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Data Protection rules are still alive

Data Protection rules are still alive

Businesses that collect or use personal information must comply with UK data protection law. Personal data includes any information that can identify a living individual, such as names, addresses, contact details, financial information or online identifiers. The rules...
Your responsibilities if registered for VAT

Your responsibilities if registered for VAT

It is important to understand both when VAT registration is required and the ongoing obligations that follow. The VAT registration threshold is currently £90,000 of taxable turnover, although businesses below this level can choose to register voluntarily.Once VAT...
Tax-free and taxable State Benefits

Tax-free and taxable State Benefits

While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are tax-free.HMRC’s guidance outlines the following list of the most common state benefits which are taxable, subject to the usual limits:Bereavement Allowance...
Business.gov.uk advice selling to international markets

Business.gov.uk advice selling to international markets

There are a variety of services available to assist UK exporters that can be found at https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/ There you can find a range of government-backed tools and support to help businesses begin or expand their export activity. The GOV.UK...
Business Asset Disposal Relief – tax increase from April 2026

Business Asset Disposal Relief – tax increase from April 2026

The tax rate for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) will increase to 18% (from 14%) on 6 April 2026. BADR offers a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on qualifying disposals such as the sale of a business, shares in a trading company or an individual’s stake in a...