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Acquiring a Business
Acquiring a business is not always as straight forward as it sounds. Find out more about the process and how we can help.
Allowable Expenses of a Letting Business
Establish which expenses are considered to be of a revenue nature.
Capital Allowances in the Hospitality Trade
Read about the recent decision in the JD Wetherspoon versus HM Revenue & Customs case regarding Capital Allowances.
Capital gains Tax Holdover Relief and Rollover Relief
It is possible via the operation of holdover and rollover relief to defer gains that may arise on disposal of certain assets.
Capital Gains Tax Issues in Divorce Settlements
This information sheet is relevant to any divorce settlement involving the transfer of business assets.
Charities and VAT
Charities need to be very careful that they comply with VAT regulations and account for VAT correctly.
Childcare Vouchers
Employers who want to retain and recruit the best staff need to consider offering benefits such as Child Care Vouchers.
Construction Industry Scheme
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) sets out the rules for how payments to subcontractors must be handled by contractors in the construction industry
Consultation Procedure
If you are considering changes to employees terms and conditions it is important that you follow a procedure that will keep you on the right side of the law and ensure staff morale remains positive.
Disposal of Mixed Use Premises
If you are considering selling a property which is dual purpose, for example a hotel and attached flat you should read this help sheet.
Employee Benefits
Atttract and retain the best staff by offering a comprehensive benefits package.
Entrepreneurs Relief
For individuals, from 6 April 2008, taper relief and indexation allowance were abolished and replaced by 'Entrepreneurs’ Relief. Read more here.
Flexible Working
Flexible working can bring significant business benefits, particularly in the current climate where we all need to be aware of costs and be as efficient as possible.
Giving to Charity
The Government offers a number of tax incentive schemes in order to encourage charitable giving. Not only can these help charities to collect more money, they can also save tax for the donor.
Grooming Your Business For Sale
When considering the sale of a business as a going concern there are a number of things that can be done in order to enhance the value.
Inheritance tax Relief Grows on Trees?
With Inheritance Tax becoming an ever more worrying burden for families, clients are looking at various alternatives for mitigating their estates potential liability on death - trees might be the answer!
IR35 Following the decision in Dragonfly
Read the important points of this case and what it means to you.
Legal Issues of Setting Up a Limited Company Helpsheet
This helpsheet covers subjects to consider when setting up a limited company.
Make Sure You're Comfortable in Retirement
It’s important to plan your retirement. Read more here.
Managing Sickness Absence
Sickness absence is one of the most common issues an employer faces. This help sheet will teach you how to manage the process effectively, ensuring a more motivated and productive work force.
Managing Your Banking Relationship
Get the most for your business out of this important relationship.
Minimising Taxable Interest from Savings and Dividend income
make sure you aren't paying unnecessary tax on interest received on your cash deposits or on dividend income received
Motivate Your Employees
Are we born with self-motivation? Yes and no - if no, then it can be learnt and this is essential for any business to survive. Download this helpsheet to find out more.
Obtaining Entrepreneurs Relief on Development Land
Entrepreneurs Relief can make a huge difference to the amount of tax paid on a transaction, but it is very easy to exclude yourself from it's benefits. Some simple planning advice taken early in the sale process can ensure that your business disposal benefits for this very helpful relief.
Performance Management
Performance management is not just about dealing with employees who are not achieving the standards you set, whether in actions or attitude. It is a management approach that encompasses the whole business and is part of the culture of the organisation.
Personal Tax Action
Help to understand the main issues involved in saving tax, in relation to investment planning
Purchase by a company of It's own shares
This facility was introduced in 1982 providing a useful exit route for shareholders in private limited companies who otherwise would have no market for their shares.
Raising Finance
This helpsheet guides you through the many options available for raising finance.
Research and Development
The tax treatment of Research & Development, Goodwill and other intangibles in companies
Residence of Individuals and Income Tax
When establishing whether you are liable to pay UK tax on any particular income source or capital gain, your country of tax residence is an important factor. Read more here.
Selling Your Business
Selling a business needs planning and expert advice. This helpsheet covers everything you need to consider.
Shareholders Agreement
Learn more about these important documents and why you might need one for your company.
Small Company Employee Share Schemes
Read about how Share schemes allow companies to reward their staff either by giving them free shares in the company or by allowing them to purchase shares at a discount to market value.
Starting in Business
Starting in buiness is a very exciting and challenging time. It also brings with it a high degree of risk.
Tax Efficient Remuneration
Tex efficient remuneration strategies can be effective in motivating staff and minimising the impact of tax on the proprietors of busineeses run as a limited company
Tax Treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings
UK qualifying funished holiday lettings have for many years enjoyed a number of tax advantages. Read about the proposed new regime here.
The New Capital Allowances Regime
Capital allowances provide a form of tax depreciation on assets bought and used in a business.
Transfer Pricing
Transfer pricing is the term used to describe the prices of transactions effected between connected parties. Read more here.
Valuing Your Companies Shares
This helpsheet covers the valuation process, the information required by a valuer and the main methods of valuation.
VAT
VAT is a tax on consumer expenditure and therefore, generally the role of businesses in the UK to act as a tax collector. In principle the effect on tax on businesses should be neutral, but due to the complexity of the legislation there are many pitfalls for the unwary.
VAT and Place of Supply of Services
The 1st January 2010 brought about a significant change in the regulations relating to the supply of services. Find out what you need to know here.
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