by | Mar 5, 2026 | Business
There are special rules to prevent close companies, generally companies controlled by a small group of individuals, from allowing directors or shareholders to take money out of the company without paying the appropriate tax. Under CTA10/S455, if a close company makes...
by | Feb 19, 2026 | Business
There are simplified expenses arrangements available for sole traders and business partnerships (with no corporate partner) that allow the use of fixed mileage rates instead of working out the actual costs of buying and running a vehicle (such as fuel, insurance,...
by | Feb 5, 2026 | 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 income or similar receipts from UK land, whether the taxpayer is...
by | Feb 5, 2026 | Business
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 individual must perform services for the LLP in their capacity as a...
by | Jan 29, 2026 | Business
The new 40% First Year Allowance came into force from 1 January 2026. This marks an important development for businesses investing in plant and machinery. The new allowance was first announced at Autumn Budget 2025 and is intended to encourage continued capital...
by | Jan 15, 2026 | Business
If you are self-employed, knowing which everyday costs you can legitimately claim can make a real difference to how much tax you end up paying. The question of which costs you can claim against your self-employed business is a common one. If you are self-employed...