Umbrella companies offer an easy way for freelancers and contractors to get paid without running a limited company. They handle payroll and tax via PAYE, ensuring compliance and employment rights. But
Selling online and paying tax
Selling online? Whether it’s a hobby or a business, you may need to pay tax if your earnings exceed £1,000. From services to content creation, it’s vital to understand self-assessment rules and new
Gifts of land and buildings to charities
There are special rules in place for taxpayers who make gifts of land and buildings to charity. This can include Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief provided all the necessary conditions are
Close company anti-avoidance measure
As part of the Autumn 2024 Budget measures, the government introduced new anti-avoidance provisions to prevent the abuse of the existing close company anti-avoidance rule. The measure will have effect
Take goods with you to sell abroad
There are specific customs requirements for commercial goods that you take with you to sell abroad. You must declare any goods intended for sale outside the UK, whether they are in your baggage or a
Who qualifies for Tax-Free Childcare?
The Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme helps working families manage childcare costs by providing support through a wide network of registered providers, including childminders, breakfast and
When dividends cannot be paid
There is a basic principle that dividends or other distributions must not be paid out of capital even if the Articles of a company authorise such a payment. For the purposes of this article, reference
Definition of living together
There are many tax reliefs available to married couples or civil partners. In many cases, these reliefs are only available if the couple / civil partners meet the legal definition of living
Let Property Campaign
The Let Property Campaign provides landlords who have undeclared income from residential property lettings in the UK or abroad with an opportunity to regularise their affairs by disclosing any
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