Report and pay Capital Gains Tax
If you sell assets such as shares or land, you may need to report your Capital Gains Tax either through Self-Assessment or HMRC’s ‘real time’ CGT service; deadlines and rates
Have you verified your ID at Companies House?
From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity at Companies House. This verification is
Don’t be tempted to withhold pay as a form of leverage
Ms Constantine had been a veterinary surgeon since 2017. Initially, she had worked every day with two half days rest, but this increased to four full days and a weekend every three
Why solvency is the true test of business strength
Every successful business, no matter how innovative or fast-growing, ultimately depends on one simple measure: solvency. A solvent business is one that owns more than it owes, with
UK productivity remains disappointingly weak
The UK continues to struggle with low productivity growth, a long-running challenge that shows little sign of improvement. In the three months to June 2025, output per hour worked
CIS – qualifying for gross payment status
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in the construction industry. Businesses in the construction
Loss of personal allowance – the £100k ceiling
For the current tax year, taxpayers with adjusted net income between £100,000 and £125,140 will face an effective marginal tax rate of 60%, as their £12,570 tax-free personal
Deduction of tax on yearly interest
The tax legislation requires the deduction of tax from yearly interest that arises in the UK. This typically refers to interest that is subject to Income Tax or Corporation
Business Asset Disposal Relief changes
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) offers a significant tax benefit by reducing the rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of a business, shares in a trading company or an
Claiming 4-years Foreign Income and Gains relief
The remittance basis of taxation for non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) was replaced with the new Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime from April 2025. This new regime is
VAT on goods you export
Exports from Great Britain or Northern Ireland can be zero-rated for VAT, provided businesses obtain valid export evidence within three months of sale and meet all HMRC
Winning new contracts without offering punitive credit terms
In today’s competitive market, many businesses feel pressured to extend generous payment terms to win new contracts. However, offering long or risky credit arrangements can strain