Shareholders Agreements and Why They Are Important
The importance of a shareholders agreement For limited companies, when it comes to making decisions, Company Law states shareholders who own more than 50% can pass a motion at a company meeting regardless of the views of other shareholders and if a shareholder(s) owns 75% or more of the shares they, control the company outright…
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How high could interest rates rise?
Earlier this month the Bank of England (BOE) raised interest rates for a 12th consecutive time as the rate of rising prices remains high. The Bank rate has gone up from 4.25% to 4.5%. The BOE has been under pressure to put rates up because it has a target to keep inflation at 2%, but…
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High Income Benefit Charge Catching You Out?
Mistakes made when claiming higher rate child benefit are most frequently the result of poor communication from HMRC and it is more difficult for those with complex, fluctuating earnings The high income child benefit charge (HICBC) raised £416m in 2019-20 but it is a hard tax charge to administer as many of the families affected…
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Virtual Christmas Party
Due to the coronavirus restrictions, you may be unable to host your usual Christmas Party for your employees. We are pleased to confirm that the annual parties’ exemption (s264 ITEPA03) will apply to the costs associated with virtual parties in the same way that it would for traditionally held parties. Therefore, subject to the normal…
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VAT Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT is a tax on sales and has nothing to do with profit. The current registration limit is £90,000 so once your sales reach £90,000 in any 12-rolling period you must register for VAT immediately. This can be done by downloading the form from HM Revenue & Customs website or completing the form online which…
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Transerring Property
When you transfer property which in not your residential home into a company this must be done right as this has huge tax implications if not done correctly. There is a way to get this into a company avoiding stamp duty but this only applicable to those who run this as a partnership. By a…
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Tax Return Late filing Penalties
Tax Return If you been sent a notice to complete a self-assessment income tax return you have until 31 January every year to get this submitted to HM Revenue & Customs or you will incur late filing penalties depending how long this is outstanding for. Late Filing Penalties Up to 3 Months £100.00 if it…
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Student Loan
Do You Have a Student Loan? Do you have a student loan, if so are you repaying this, and do you know that this to be declared on your tax return? Repaying Student Loan There are different ways to repay this it can be either: Tax Return If you have a tax return to complete…
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July Tax Payment
By now anyone who must make a payment on account towards their January 2026 tax liability should have paid this by 31 July 2025. This is meant for anyone who must complete a tax return and most of their income is not taxed at source e.g. self-employed, employed and self-employed. What Happens if I Don’t…
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Business Travel and Subsistence
Travel and subsistence will be regular expenses of many businesses and this is where regular employee travel is an essential part of their operations. Whether it is generating new customers, servicing existing ones or attending conferences and other events, travelling often generates a number of ad hoc expenditures. If a company pays for these expenditures…
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Submitting Your Tax Return by Paper
Tax Return If you are looking to submit your tax return on papers the 31 October is the last day you can do this. If you have a tax return to submit this will then have to be completed online but you first need to register with HM Revenue & Customs online services first, the…
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Update on Tax Issues
Mandatory payrolling of benefits delayed HMRC has confirmed that the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BIKs) will be delayed to April 2027, giving businesses more time to get to grips with the process. Previously planned for April 2026, the change will require businesses to report and process income tax and Class 1A national insurance…
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July Tax Payment on Account
July Tax Liability By now anyone who must make a payment on account towards their January 2026 tax liability should have paid this by 31 July 2025. This is meant for anyone who must complete a tax return and most of their income is not taxed at source e.g. self-employed, employed and self-employed. What Happens…
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Reports That Go with Your Accounts
Reports That Go with Your Accounts Year End Reports When you have had your year-end accounts done by your accountant you may have some other reports that they have prepared for you to accompany the accounts to assist you in running your business as profitable as possible. These may range from key report indicators to…
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