Trading As a Limited Company
Trading As a Limited Company If you decide that forming a private limited company is the best way to then you will first need to think of a name and this must a name that is not already being used you can check this out at Companies House https://www.gov.uk/set-up-limited-company. If the name is available, then…
Read MoreP11D Benefits in Kind
P11d Benefits If you have a team of employees, you have several options for rewarding them in addition to paying wages or a salary. One of the most flexible options is to offer benefit in kind, also known as fringe benefits. Benefit in kind take several different forms, which we’ll describe later, and they can…
Read MoreNational Insurance Reduction
The Chancellor’s cut to national insurance comes in from Saturday 6 January, reducing tax bills in January pay packets The 2p cut to National Insurance will see the rate for employees cut from 12% to 10% from Saturday, with the average worker earning £34,963 saving £447.86 in for Class 1 contributions over the year. This…
Read MoreAutumn Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the Autumn Statement will be on 22 November 2023. The Autumn Statement can affect tax policy, benefits, and much more. The Chancellor will make his announcement to Parliament, setting out the Government’s plans on all matters fiscal and economic. Interestingly, this could be the Chancellor’s…
Read MoreProtecting Employees from Stress at Work
Rethinking business resilience Being resilient by choice is critical for both survival and for strategic advantage in an era where disruption is the norm. The threats businesses face today are complex and becoming more frequent than in previous times. We have seen a pandemic, an ongoing war in Europe with supply chain issues, a cost…
Read MoreYour Duties As An Employer and The Change
As an employer running payroll, you need to report to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the previous tax year (which ends on 5 April 2023), give your employees a P60, and prepare for the new tax year, which starts on 6 April. What you need to do When Send your final payroll report of…
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