by admin | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Thinking of starting a company at 16? Know the rules, risks and responsibilities before you take the leap. The Companies Act 2006 does not set a minimum age for shareholders, meaning even minors can hold shares unless a company’s articles of association...
by admin | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Paying Corporation Tax? Always use the correct reference or risk delays and penalties. To pay Corporation Tax via online or telephone bank transfer, you can use either a UK or overseas bank account. UK Bank Accounts You can transfer funds using Faster Payments, CHAPS,...
by admin | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Not all goods and services carry a 20% VAT, knowing the right rate can save costly mistakes. When a VAT-registered business issues an invoice to their customer, they must ensure that they charge the correct rate of VAT. Whilst most businesses in the UK charge VAT at...
by admin | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Not sure if a business cost is deductible? HMRC’s ‘wholly and exclusively’ rule is the key test. When deciding whether an expense is deductible or not it is important to bear in mind that the expenditure must be incurred wholly and exclusively for...
by admin | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Thinking of gifting income to a spouse or partner? HMRC’s settlements rules may still tax it as your own. The settlements legislation is contained in s.624 ITTOIA 2005. The legislation seeks to ensure that where a settlor has retained an interest in property in...
