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What are Statutory Accounts?
Who do Statutory Accounts apply to? Before we look at the ins and outs of Statutory Accounts, let’s first clarify which business types they apply to. Statutory Accounts will apply to your business if it is a limited company. Therefore, if you are operating as a sole...
Choosing the right Cloud Accounting Software for your Business
Since HMRC introduced Making Tax Digital (MTD) in 2019, it has become increasingly important that businesses consider cloud accounting, or accounting software, as it is also commonly known. The arrival of MTD for VAT in April 2022 now means that VAT registered...
Autumn Budget 2021 Key Points
Chancellor Rishi Sunak used the Autumn Budget 2021 to invest taxpayer money in long-term plans he says will secure the economic future of the country. Everything from the NHS, schools, local transport and the culture and leisure sector appear set to benefit from the...
Why you should get a Business Valuation
Whether you are thinking of selling your business or not, it is still worth having a free business valuation now. And if you are considering selling up within the next three to five years, it is likely to be beneficial to carry out some forward planning before you exit the business. Exit planning is the process of getting
2022 National Insurance Tax Increase
OCT 2022 UPDATE: Please note that in October, the Government subsequently announced that the NIC increases outlined below would be reversed from 6 November 2022 and the associated Health and Social Care Levy, due to be introduced in 2023 will be scrapped. Dividend...
The time could be right for a Family Investment Company
The popularity of Family Investment Companies (FICs) has been increasing over recent years, and for good reason as they can provide an effective tool for retaining family wealth and passing on assets to future generations. The relevance of FICs is perhaps even more...
Modelling – The Pathway to Successful Business Growth
The recommendation is every new business start-up should prepare a Business Plan as this helps to clarify the business idea, identify the market and understand what resources will be needed to get going.
Why you Should Pay your Corporation Tax Early
APRIL 2022 UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect the 22/23 corporation tax rates and credit interest rates. What is Corporation Tax and who pays it? Corporation Tax is a tax paid by all UK limited companies and it is based on the annual profits that a...
Making the Entrepreneurs Dream a Reality
When entrepreneurs set up their businesses the journey usually starts with a dream. Not a dream in the in the sense of “I had a dream last night….” but more of a vision about how their business idea will make them successful and wealthy. And successful and wealthy can...
Maxing Tax Digital (MTD) – April 2022 VAT Changes
For anyone whose business has been voluntarily registered for VAT, you will soon need to change how you file those returns and you will also need to take on digital record keeping for your VAT accounts. These changes are coming because Making Tax Digital for VAT will...
Understanding your Tax Code
In the UK, employers are legally bound to deduct income tax from their employees in advance of wage and salary payments through PAYE (pay as you earn). Self-employed workers are subject to the same system, but instead must calculate and pay their own tax directly to...
Strategic Business Planning
If you don't know what the target is, how can you expect to hit it? It is a fact that, for almost all of us, when making key decisions in our lives; buying a car, choosing where to live, getting married, even going on holiday, we create a plan or strategy to ensure we...
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