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Don’t get burnt by HMRC when it comes to phoenixing
In order to pre-empt the changes to the taxation treatment of winding up a company that were introduced in the 2016 Finance Bill, Q1 2016 saw…
Saturday 17 October 2026
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In order to pre-empt the changes to the taxation treatment of winding up a company that were introduced in the 2016 Finance Bill, Q1 2016 saw…
Turn on the news and you’re likely to hear a story about Brexit or the volatility of global markets.
Following the EU referendum result accountants have confirmed that once the separation process is complete, UK businesses will no longer have to comply with the EU…
David Brookes, tax partner at accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP, looks at the tax implications that leaving the EU has on UK businesses.
If a business is seeking funding – perhaps, for example, it’s appropriate for new or existing management to acquire the business, or perhaps some existing shareholder(s)…
Employers are still failing to implement the appropriate auto-enrolment processes in the UK.
Accessing the benefits of Entrepreneur’s Relief remains the simplest and most effective “exit” tax strategy for a business being prepared for sale by its owners.
The UK is known for being a hub of innovation, yet thousands of companies are missing out on R&D tax credits. Do you know what they…
Previous articles in this series have focused on measures to create and “lock-in” the value of a business in the course of the sale process: through…
Since 2008, mis-selling claims against banks and independent financial providers have been stacking up in unprecedented numbers and many IFAs are having to make changes to…
If you are a small business owner you will know that there never seem to be enough hours in the day. There are always a thousand…
Lars Ola Petters, CEO of leading purchase-to-pay provider Palette, discusses the problem of maverick spending and how organisations can gain control over purchasing
In 2013 I decided to apply for The Apprentice. Why? Because I was unsatisfied with both my role and the business practices of my then employer.…
Companies House data shows a record 608,100 new UK businesses formed in 2015 – reflecting a cultural shift in the UK economy
Latest research estimates that investments made in technology via crowdfunding platforms are set to increase sevenfold from an estimated $1.1 billion in 2015 to $8.2 billion…