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Official rate of interest for beneficial loans

Official rate of interest for beneficial loans

Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable benefit using HMRC’s official rate of interest. Where a loan is provided at no interest or at a rate below the official rate, a taxable benefit may arise....
Does your business need to register as an employer?

Does your business need to register as an employer?

If you are starting to employ staff or engaging subcontractors for construction work, you will generally need to register as an employer with HMRC. This obligation extends even to individuals who are the sole director of their own limited company, in other words, you...
Tax and termination payments

Tax and termination payments

The tax treatment of termination payments is governed by a detailed set of rules that determine how much is taxable and whether National Insurance contributions apply. The structure of a termination package can have a significant impact on the final tax position for...
Increase in employment costs 2026-27

Increase in employment costs 2026-27

From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates have increased, and businesses should ensure payroll systems are updated immediately so that employees receive the correct statutory pay. These changes apply from the start of the 2026-27 tax...