Companies House is changing – are you prepared?

New rules are coming into effect on 4 March 2024 which could impact your business if you are registered in the UK and need to file with Companies House.

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Short-term let owners to face new planning permission requirements

For owners of an Airbnb or other short-term let properties, new planning legislation is set to come in by Summer 2024, which could lead to new fees and penalties for non-compliance.Continue reading

Can I claim Employment Allowance for my business?

The Employment Allowance is a means for SMEs to reduce the tax burden of employing staff at critical points in their growth and help avoid cash flow crises, via a reduction in National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

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Higher rate taxpayer? How to prepare for the end of the tax year

The end of the financial year is coming. 5 April is crunch time for making businesses and individual estates as tax efficient as possible.

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HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision

HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for owners.

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Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)

A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they will be classed as cars.

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Five Self-Assessment deductions you didn’t know you could claim

With the Self-Assessment deadline passing on 31 January, it’s clear that many sole traders and business owners aren’t using allowable expenses and deductions to their full potential.Continue reading

Starting a business: the complete checklist  

The UK economy is built on SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs.  Continue reading

Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages

Managing payroll effectively is crucial, especially when it involves apprenticeship wages. Employers must adhere to government regulations to avoid potential fines, penalties and disputes.

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Making Tax Digital – Your questions, answered

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is designed to simplify the tax process for business owners.

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