12-09-2019
Immigration rights of EEA citizens in the event of a no-deal Brexit
The Government has now announced the revised transitional arrangements that will apply in the event of a no-deal Brexit to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their close family members … read more
11-09-2019
Get information about a company
There is a significant amount of information that can be obtained from Companies House. Companies House is responsible for incorporating and dissolving limited companies, examining … read more
11-09-2019
What is the Annual Investment Allowance?
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a generous tax relief that was first introduced in 2008. The AIA allows for the total amount of qualifying expenditure on plant, machinery, … read more
11-09-2019
Planning a Christmas party?
Now is the time that many businesses are planning a Christmas celebration for staff as well as possibly for partners/spouses, clients and prospective clients.
The cost of a staff … read more
11-09-2019
Reporting employee changes
There are rules that businesses must follow when they are reporting employee changes. These changes must be sent to HMRC using a Full Payment Submission (FPS). The FPS is a … read more
11-09-2019
Options to close down a limited company
There are a number of reasons why a limited company may no longer be required and can be shut down. This may be because the limited company structure no longer suits a client's … read more
11-09-2019
Claiming Entrepreneurs’ relief
Entrepreneurs' relief applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. Where this relief is available, … read more
11-09-2019
Duty-free shopping to make a comeback?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid has said that the Government will reintroduce duty-free shopping with EU countries in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal. … read more
10-09-2019
VAT changes for CIS Sub-contractors delayed
The VAT rule changes for building contractors and sub-contractors that were expected to come into effect imminently, have been delayed for 12 months until 1 October 2020.
This … read more
04-09-2019
Filing deadlines for company accounts
The normal deadline for filing private limited company accounts is 9 months after the company’s financial year end, known as the accounting reference date. For example, many … read more
04-09-2019
Filing deadlines for a company confirmation statement
As well as filing accounts with Companies House, there is a further requirement to check that the information Companies House holds about your company is correct every year. This … read more
04-09-2019
Help to Save accounts
The Help to Save scheme can help those on low incomes to boost their savings. The scheme was launched in September 2018, and new figures published by HMRC have revealed that over … read more
04-09-2019
State Pension update for recipients living in the EU
If you live or move abroad, you are entitled to claim the State Pension if you have met the necessary qualifying criteria. This is based on your UK National Insurance record. You … read more
04-09-2019
Merchandise in Baggage in case of no-deal Brexit
There are special customs requirements for commercial goods or samples which are imported or exported by passengers in their accompanied baggage (hand carried) or in a small motor … read more
04-09-2019
Simplified expenses motor vehicles
There are simplified arrangements in place for the self-employed (and some partnerships) to claim a fixed rate deduction for certain expenses where there is a mix of business and … read more
04-09-2019
Simplified expenses use of home
If a taxpayer is self-employed and running a business from home, there are simplified expense rules available for claiming a fixed rate deduction for certain expenses where there … read more
04-09-2019
Trading income priority rules
There is specific tax legislation that seeks to determine which charge takes priority where two different charges could potentially apply to the same income. These rules are known … read more
04-09-2019
New advisory fuel rates published
Advisory fuel rates are intended to reflect actual average fuel costs and are updated quarterly. The rates can be used by employers who reimburse employees for business travel in … read more