Deciding whether to incorporate your business in the UK involves evaluating several key factors:
Limited Liability Protection
Incorporating as a limited company creates a separate legal entity,
Deciding whether to incorporate your business in the UK involves evaluating several key factors:
Limited Liability Protection
Incorporating as a limited company creates a separate legal entity,
Even if you have never been employed, you might have been eligible for NI credits without realising it. For example, if you have been a carer for a sick or disabled person for more than 20 hours a
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5 February and in a 7-2 vote decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The two remaining members voted to reduce the
If you use a company car for private travel, it’s taxed as a Benefit in Kind (BIK). The tax rate depends on the car’s list price and CO2 emissions—low-emission vehicles get tax breaks. Use
Tax on rental income from jointly owned property depends on ownership shares, unless part of a partnership. Married couples default to a 50/50 split unless they notify HMRC of a different income
Separation and divorce can create tax implications, particularly Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on asset transfers. New rules from April 2023 extend the ‘no gain/no loss’ period, helping spouses manage tax
Health professionals providing medical services may be exempt from VAT if their work falls within their registered profession and primarily protects, maintains, or restores health. HMRC outlines
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires contractors to deduct tax from subcontractor payments and file monthly returns with HMRC. Even if no payments are made, nil returns must be submitted to
Stopping future payments from being made on your debit or credit card is crucial for avoiding unwanted charges and managing your finances effectively. Here’s how you can do it:
The first step is to
Before extending credit to new customers, it’s essential to assess their financial reliability. Checking their creditworthiness helps protect your business from potential losses and late payments.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal slashed a £10,000 award for injury to feeling by 80% after an original tribunal ruling was deemed not to be Meek compliant as it failed to provide adequate reasons for
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
From 1 February 2025, alcohol duty on draught pints has been cut for the first time in a decade, saving drinkers 1p per pint. Small breweries also benefit from tax relief. However, duty on non-draught
Private pensions can be a great way to pass on wealth, but tax implications depend on the age of the deceased and the type of pension. Some beneficiaries may receive funds tax-free, while others could
Not sure if your hobby is actually a taxable trade? HMRC uses ‘badges of trade’ to assess whether an activity is a business. Factors like profit motive, transaction frequency, and asset changes help
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