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Fiscal drag explained
The freezing of tax thresholds can result in a phenomenon commonly referred to as ‘fiscal drag’. This occurs when tax allowances and rate bands remain unchanged while wages and inflation increase. As
Verify your ID at Companies House
Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a
Can you claim Business Asset Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When this relief is available, a reduced 18%
VAT Cash Accounting
The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can help businesses improve cash flow by allowing VAT to be accounted for when customers actually pay invoices, rather than when invoices are issued. This can be
Landlord tax and National Insurance considerations
When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to consider. However, rental income is generally taxable.
For individuals, the first £1,000 of
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
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
Can a tribunal be fair after all is long said and done?
Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long is too long for a hearing to be deemed fair. Mr. Boateng was originally employed in January 2017 by a
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
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
