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Companies House steps up enforcement activity

Companies House is entering a new era of enforcement as it begins making greater use of the powers granted under ...
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The benefits of Fair Payment Code accreditation

Getting paid on time remains one of the biggest challenges facing many small and medium-sized businesses. Late payments can place ...
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Capital Gains Tax if selling shares or investments

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit you make when you sell or dispose of an asset ...
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Understanding your National Insurance record

Your National Insurance record can be checked online to see what contributions and credits you have built up and whether ...
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Tax-free benefits in kind from your employer

The range of benefits that can be provided tax-free by an employer is relatively limited, but there are several common ...
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Claiming tax relief on charitable donations

When you donate money to a charity or Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) under Gift Aid, the organisation can claim ...
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Understanding your tax code

Your tax code tells your employer or pension provider how much Income Tax to deduct from your pay. It is ...
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Salaried members of LLPs

Members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) are normally treated as self-employed for tax purposes. However, special rules can apply ...
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The corporate manual, not time and motion studies, defines employment roles

Equal pay claims can grind on for years before resolution. However, the ground has shifted since the Court of Appeal ...
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Could exporting help your business grow?

Many small business owners assume that exporting is something reserved for larger companies with dedicated sales teams and substantial resources ...
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Profit and loss accounts to be filed from April 2028

The Government has confirmed that important changes to Companies House filing requirements will now take effect from April 2028 (rather ...
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Further registration for Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is being rolled out in stages for sole traders and landlords who complete ...
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Who is liable to pay ATED?

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a charge that applies to certain high-value residential properties held by non-natural ...
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Self-assessment tax penalties

If you are required to complete a self-assessment tax return, HMRC may charge penalties if you miss the deadline for ...
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Can you claim R & D relief?

Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is designed to support companies that invest in innovation and seek to make advances ...
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When to consider voluntary National Insurance

Many people are unaware that gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record can affect their entitlement to the State Pension ...
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Tax when selling overseas property

UK residents are generally liable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when they dispose of overseas property at a gain. A ...
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Government Backing your Business programme

The government continues to place growing emphasis on supporting smaller businesses through its “Backing Your Business” programme, which is designed ...
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