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Here you will find lots of useful information relating to HMRC guidelines and the latest in guidance.

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Meaning of Carried Interest

Meaning of Carried Interest

Carried interest is essentially a share of the profits from an investment fund that is paid to the fund managers. Unlike a fixed fee, its value depends directly on the fund’s performance. This type of

Construction Industry Scheme responsibilities

Construction Industry Scheme responsibilities

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is used within the UK construction sector to help manage payments between contractors and subcontractors effectively. This scheme mandates that contractors

Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NICs

Don’t forget to pay your Class A NICs

Employers are reminded that Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the 2025-26 tax year must be paid by 19 July 2026 (or 22 July 2026 if paying electronically) to avoid penalties. These

Meaning of Permanent Establishment

Meaning of Permanent Establishment

The term permanent establishment (PE) is an important tax concept for businesses that operate across international borders. In simple terms, it determines whether a business has created a sufficient

Are you too dependent on one customer?

Are you too dependent on one customer?

Many successful businesses begin by working closely with one major customer. While this can provide valuable income and stability in the early years, becoming too dependent on a single customer can

Five ways to improve customer retention

Five ways to improve customer retention

Winning new customers is important, but many businesses overlook the value of keeping the customers they already have. Existing customers are often more likely to buy again, recommend your business to

Employee travel expenses

Employee travel expenses

There is no requirement to report certain travel and subsistence expenses where an exemption applies. The travel and subsistence benefits that do not need to be reported include reimbursed costs to

Tax treatment of loans to employees

Tax treatment of loans to employees

Employees may receive a taxable benefit where an employer provides a loan that is interest-free or charged at a rate below HMRC’s official interest rate (currently 3.75%). The benefit arises from the

Company mobile phones and tax implications

Company mobile phones and tax implications

When employers provide mobile phones to employees, it is important to understand the tax treatment that applies to both the device and any related costs. The rules also differ where employers

Understanding dividend tax

Understanding dividend tax

Understanding dividend tax is important for anyone who receives income from shares in a company. Dividends are taxed differently from salary, pensions and other forms of income, with their own

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