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Do you charge VAT when you sell a company car?

Do you charge VAT when you sell a company car?

The question of whether or not you are required to charge VAT when selling a company car depends on how the vehicle was bought and whether VAT was recovered at the time. Understanding these

New employee starter checklist

New employee starter checklist

Setting up the correct tax code when a new employee starts is essential, as even small payroll errors can lead to unnecessary tax overpayments and avoidable complications later on.

When hiring a new

Eligibility for Business Asset Disposal Relief

Eligibility for Business Asset Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) can significantly reduce the Capital Gains Tax due when selling a business or shares, but with higher rates coming from April 2026, timing and eligibility matter

Car and travel costs if self employed

Car and travel costs if self employed

If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs can be claimed.

You can claim allowable business expenses for car, van, or travel costs, which reduce your taxable

What is a salaried member of an LLP

What is a salaried member of an LLP

The salaried member legislation applies to certain members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) whose terms of membership are more like an employee than a partner. To be a salaried member, the

What is a UK property business

What is a UK property business

The income generated from land or property in the UK is treated as arising from a UK property business. The underlying legislation defines this broadly to include all activities that produce rental

Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income

Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income

A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate employment earnings. This decision effectively precludes employers from using loan-based structures

Turning waste disposal into an income stream

Turning waste disposal into an income stream

For many businesses, waste disposal is seen purely as a cost, an unavoidable expense required to stay compliant and keep operations running smoothly. However, there is growing interest in the idea

The rise of the silver economy

The rise of the silver economy

The term “silver economy” is used to describe the growing economic activity linked to an ageing population. In the UK and across much of the developed world, people are living longer,

Check your National Insurance record

Check your National Insurance record

It is recommended to check your National Insurance record as this can affect your future entitlement to the State Pension and other benefits.

By using the online service, you can see what National

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