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Who needs to register for anti-money laundering supervision

Who needs to register for anti money laundering supervision

If your business operates in a sector covered by the Money Laundering Regulations, you must be monitored by a supervisory authority to ensure compliance. This article outlines who needs to register

Don’t rush to judgement over pending tribunal claims

Don’t rush to judgement over pending tribunal claims

Mr. Aslam, a former Metroline employee, applied to another bus company on 13 April 2019, disclosing that he suffered from partial hearing loss, depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress, and was

Why you should maintain a tax reserve

Why you should maintain a tax reserve

Every business has a duty to pay tax, whether that is Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, or personal tax liabilities for the owners. While these payments are predictable, many businesses still find

Understanding working capital and why it matters

Understanding working capital and why it matters

Working capital is a simple but powerful measure of a business’s financial health. It is the difference between current assets and current liabilities. In other words, it shows what is left when a

Budget date announced

Budget date announced

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will take place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Details of all the Budget announcements will

16 years old – the minimum age for a company director

years old – the minimum age for a company director

Thinking of starting a company at 16? Know the rules, risks and responsibilities before you take the leap.

The Companies Act 2006 does not set a minimum age for shareholders, meaning even minors can

What is the settlement legislation?

What is the settlement legislation?

Thinking of gifting income to a spouse or partner? HMRC’s settlements rules may still tax it as your own.

The settlements legislation is contained in s.624 ITTOIA 2005. The legislation seeks to

How do HMRC define “wholly and exclusively” for tax purposes

How do HMRC define “wholly and exclusively” for tax purposes

Not sure if a business cost is deductible? HMRC’s ‘wholly and exclusively’ rule is the key test.

When deciding whether an expense is deductible or not it is important to bear in mind that the

Using your own car for work purposes

Using your own car for work purposes

Using your own car or bike for work travel? You may be able to claim tax relief for business mileage.

If you are employed and spend your own money on items needed for your job, you may be eligible to

When you cannot charge VAT

When you cannot charge VAT

Not all goods and services carry a 20% VAT, knowing the right rate can save costly mistakes.

When a VAT-registered business issues an invoice to their customer, they must ensure that they charge the

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