What is a PSC?
PSC stands for Person with Significant Control. It is a legal term used primarily in the United Kingdom under company ...
Trade Mark protection
To apply for trademark protection in the UK, you will need to follow these steps: Check if Your Trademark is ...
Higher rates of SDLT on residential property
The higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) were introduced on 1 April 2016 and apply to purchases of ...
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 ...
Employing an apprentice
There are special rules to observe when employing an apprentice in the UK. Basically, an apprentice takes part in a ...
MTD for Income Tax draws closer
The mandatory rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) is scheduled to begin in April 2026 ...
Myths about self-assessment
In a recent press release, HMRC addressed some common misconceptions about who needs to file a self-assessment return before the ...
Claims to reduce payments on account
Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to pay their Income Tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments ...
Ask for advice
Asking your accountant for advice offers a range of benefits, particularly in guiding both business and personal financial decisions. Here ...
Beware overtrading
Overtrading occurs when a business expands its operations at a pace that exceeds its available working capital and financial resources ...
Tax Diary October/November 2024
1 October 2024 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2023. 19 October 2024 ...
Qualifying for Business Asset Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s ...
