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Updated VAT road fuel scale charges from 1 May 2024
23rd Apr 2024 | Posted by:From 1 May 2024, the VAT road fuel scale charges will be updated. The new rates will need to be used from the start of the next VAT accounting period that begins on or after 1 May
Read MoreEmployment Law changes in April
23rd Apr 2024 | Posted by:New employment laws came into force on 6 April 2024 that apply to all businesses.
Read MoreGenerative AI: A potential game-changer for your business
18th Apr 2024 | Posted by:Generative AI can help you unleash your creativity and drive innovation in your business.
Read MoreNew R&D tax relief guidance available
18th Apr 2024 | Posted by:For accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024, a new merged scheme for research and development tax credit comes into force.
Read MoreThinking of buying another business?
11th Apr 2024 | Posted by:What things should you consider before entering a deal to buy another business? In this article we will look at some of the key considerations.
Read MoreAre training costs tax deductible for the self-employed?
11th Apr 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue & Customs have recently updated and clarified their guidance on training costs paid by the self-employed.
Read MoreGood bookkeeping: A backbone of business success
11th Apr 2024 | Posted by:Regular bookkeeping ensures that your business’ financial transactions are accurately recorded, categorised, and updated regularly.
Read MoreIncrease to small company thresholds
4th Apr 2024 | Posted by:Thresholds based on a company’s accounts and employee numbers determine whether a company is categorised as small or not.
Read MoreMajor reforms to apprenticeships announced
4th Apr 2024 | Posted by:The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced reforms to apprenticeships that will enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships and could be especially welcome news to small businesses.
Read MoreCould the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme be good for your business?
3rd Apr 2024 | Posted by:VAT-registered businesses normally submit their VAT returns and payments to HM Revenue and Customs 4 times a year.
Read MoreNew Companies House powers come into force
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:New powers for Companies House based on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act) came into force on 4 March 2024.
Read More2024 – The year of the SME
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, comprising 99.9% of all businesses and supporting a staggering 27 million jobs across the country
Read More6 April - National insurance cuts – what they mean to your Business
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:The Spring Budget further extended the national insurance cuts first announced in last year’s Autumn Statement, bringing good news to all self-employed businesses.
Read MoreHigh-Income Child Benefit Charge changes mean benefits for more
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) has attracted a lot of criticism since its introduction because of the way it penalises couples that have a single high earner.
Read MoreSalary Sacrifice: A Win-Win for Business & Employees
12th Mar 2024 | Posted by:Salary sacrifice can be a useful tool for saving taxes for both businesses and their employees.
Read MoreVAT Flat Rate Scheme: Understanding the pros & cons
5th Mar 2024 | Posted by:The VAT Flat Rate Scheme operates by applying a fixed percentage to your turnover to determine the VAT payable to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Read MoreTax implications: Limited company vs Sole Trader
27th Feb 2024 | Posted by:When starting a business, or indeed as an established business, choosing the most suitable legal structure for your business is an important thing to consider.
Read MoreRevised Code of Practice for Flexible Working Requests Expected
27th Feb 2024 | Posted by:The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has released a final draft of a new Code of Practice on requests for flexible working.
Read MoreAre you getting minimum wage payments right?
27th Feb 2024 | Posted by:Last week, the government named and shamed 524 businesses for failing to pay the minimum wage to their staff.
Read MoreCompanies House increases registration fees
21st Feb 2024 | Posted by:From 1 May 2024 fees for registering a new company are set to rise significantly for the first time since 2016
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