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Covering basic business risks

Covering basic business risks

Many business owners spend considerable time focusing on sales growth, staffing and profitability, although basic business risks are sometimes overlooked until a problem arises. A simple review of key

New employers check list

New employers check list

Taking on your first employee can help a business grow, although it also brings a number of important responsibilities.

Before employing staff for the first time, business owners should consider the

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

Do you need to register for self-assessment?

Do you need to register for self assessment?

Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may be the case even if most of your income is taxed through PAYE.

You will usually need to file a

Working out your UK residence status

Working out your UK residence status

Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in particular, whether your foreign income and gains are subject to UK tax.

In simple terms, UK residents are normally taxed on

Tax effects of living away from your home

Tax effects of living away from your home

Many homeowners assume that if a property has been their main residence at some point, any gain made on sale will automatically be free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Whilst in many cases, this is

Tax-free gifts for Inheritance Tax purposes

Tax free gifts for Inheritance Tax purposes

Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes.

One of the most commonly used exemptions is the annual exemption. This

Reclaiming VAT on car leasing costs

Reclaiming VAT on car leasing costs

Businesses that lease cars often assume they can recover all of the VAT charged on car leasing payments. In practice, the rules are more limited.

Where a business leases a qualifying car, HMRC

Why cyber security is now a business survival issue

Why cyber security is now a business survival issue

Cyber security is no longer a concern limited to large corporations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are finding themselves targeted by phishing attacks, payment frauds and ransomware incidents, many

Employment law changes pressure small businesses

Employment law changes pressure small businesses

Many small business owners are already feeling the effects of rising staffing costs, tighter recruitment conditions and increased administration. Recent employment law changes are now adding further

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