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UK company law is changing – Get ready now!
19 February 2024
There is a series of impending changes to UK company law as a result of the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act last year. These highly anticipated changes, expected to commence on 4 March 2024, subject to parliamentary schedules, will significantly impact the operation and compliance requirements of your company.
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Trivial benefits in kind: A quick guide for employers
15 January 2024
Making employees feel valued is critical for their morale, engagement, and overall well-being. Often, it’s the smaller gestures that have the most significant impact on employees’ perceptions of their work environment and employers.
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HMRC sets its sights on unpaid crypto tax
15 January 2024
As the crypto asset sector grows, with an annual growth rate predicted to reach around 12 per cent, taxpayers with digital assets need to remain tax compliant. Tax regulations and knowledge have struggled to keep pace with this investment type’s rapid growth, resulting in significant levels of unpaid tax and underreported income.
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Can you afford to miss your Companies House deadline?
15 January 2024
For limited companies registered and operating in the UK, one of the requirements that directors must meet is filing annual accounts with Companies House. Comprising a collection of different documents, filing with Companies House ensures that the publicly available information about your company is correct.
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10 steps to prevent insolvency
15 January 2024
Despite many owners’ fears, insolvency is avoidable through well-thought-out financial strategies and careful planning. There are several practical strategies for averting insolvency that you and your business should implement during times of strife and economic difficulty.
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Scaling up – How you can grow your business in 2024
15 January 2024
In 2024, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will face a brand-new set of challenges and opportunities. As the economy continues to react to the events of the last few years, one thing remains important – high-quality business advice. Below, we look at some practical tips for SMEs aiming to scale up and grow their operations and finances in 2024.
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Going green – The financial benefits of investing in a cleaner future
15 January 2024
As a small business owner, embracing environmentally friendly practices not only supports a sustainable planet but can also unlock significant financial benefits for your business. It is important to explore the tax reliefs and allowances available to your business when you adopt green operations so that you can navigate...
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R&D tax relief schemes to merge in 2024 – What it means for future claims
13 December 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a number of reforms to policies concerning businesses and innovation, in a bid to enhance growth in the economy. A significant measure concerns various tax relief schemes for businesses in the Research and Development (R&D) sector.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Government kills off confusing year-end statement
13 December 2023
Designed to reduce the tax gap and simplify tax management for individuals and businesses, the Government’s Tax Administration Strategy is set to introduce Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) by 6 April 2026. It will allow those who are self-employed, are landlords...
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The future of payments – Cards, cashless and beyond
13 December 2023
Alongside measures designed to support growing businesses and workers, the Chancellor’s 2023 Autumn Statement saw the publication of the Future of Payments Review. Chaired by former HSBC Chief Executive, Joe Garner, the review comes as many retailers are struggling with the shift to digital and card payment exclusively.
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Case Studies
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Child's play with proactive accounts management
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A modern approach required for music moguls
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Taxing demands with old school charm
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Smiles all round for dental practice
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Customer care is top of the list for packaging business
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A shared passion for architecture and a head for numbers
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Cut above the rest in personal management style
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A taste for growth, a thirst for knowledge