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When dividends cannot be paid

When dividends cannot be paid

Under the Companies Act 2006, dividends can only be paid from realised profits, never from capital, no matter what a company’s Articles of Association say.

Dividends can only be paid by a company out

What is the pension’s Money Purchase Annual Allowance?

What is the pension’s Money Purchase Annual Allowance?

The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) is a pension rule designed to prevent individuals from gaining double tax relief on pension contributions. It targets situations where someone withdraws

What happens if you cannot pay your tax bill?

What happens if you cannot pay your tax bill?

If you cannot pay your tax bill, it’s crucial to contact HMRC as soon as possible. They may offer support through a Time to Pay arrangement, allowing you to repay your debt in instalments based on

Company director disqualification

Company director disqualification

Company directors have a legal duty to act responsibly and in the best interests of their business. If a director fails to meet these responsibilities, they can face disqualification from acting as a

Tripartite arrangements don’t necessarily enable an agency to escape accountability

Tripartite arrangements don’t necessarily enable an agency to escape accountability

The question was raised as to whether, in a tripartite agency relationship, an employment relationship exists between an employee and their intermediary agency. For instance, Ryanair DAC employs some

Management buyouts: benefits for owners and teams

Management buyouts: benefits for owners and teams

A management buyout keeps the business in familiar hands. The team that already understands customers, systems, and culture steps into ownership, which reduces disruption and protects service quality.

Improve cash flow with smarter invoicing habits

Improve cash flow with smarter invoicing habits

Why cash flow matters
Profit is important, but cash pays wages, suppliers and loan repayments. Even strong businesses can struggle if money arrives late. A few disciplined habits around invoicing and

Definition of a building sub-contractor

Definition of a building sub contractor

Know the rules for contractors & subs under CIS to avoid issues with HMRC.

Under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), HMRC applies specific tax rules to contractors and subcontractors in the

VAT – digital record keeping

VAT – digital record keeping

HMRC requires businesses to maintain accurate VAT records to ensure correct tax payments. While all businesses must retain general records (such as invoices, bank statements, and receipts), a key

Trusts and Income Tax

Trusts and Income Tax

Trustees must manage assets, follow tax rules, and register with HMRC where required.

A trust is a legal arrangement in which a trustee, either an individual or a company, is entrusted with managing

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