Fair Payment Code – have you signed up?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 20, 2025In December 2024, the Prompt Payment Code was replaced by the more robust Fair Payment Code. We look at how the new scheme works.
Reducing inheritance tax – could a deed of variation help?
Posted by Ian Henman on January 20, 2025If you’re the beneficiary of a will, a deed of variation may be useful in reducing inheritance tax payable on the estate.
Shareholders agreements and partnership agreements – you need them!
Posted by Mark Boulter on January 17, 2025Shareholders agreements and partnership agreements are vital if you are to avoid costly and acrimonious disagreements when things go wrong.
Rent in advance to be limited to a month
Posted by Ben Locker on January 16, 2025Upcoming legislation will limit landlords to asking for no more than one month’s rent in advance – but will there be unintended consequences?
Why is trust important in business?
Posted by Mark Boulter on January 15, 2025Is trust important in business? You can lose it easily and it’s difficult to get back. Why is it of such importance to your small business?
Inheritance Tax and charities: what happens when you give?
Posted by Ian Henman on January 14, 2025Are you thinking of leaving money to charity in your Will? If so, take a look at our post on Inheritance Tax and charities before you do.
Bidding for government contracts?
Posted by Ben Locker on January 13, 2025If you plan on bidding for government contracts, you’ll need a carbon reduction plan – and commit to net zero by 2050.
Land registry property alert service – safeguard your properties against fraud
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 10, 2025Land Registry Property Alert Service – we explain what this service is and how it works to safeguard your valuable properties from fraudsters
Statutory audit: does my limited company need one?
Posted by Andy Green on January 9, 2025If you’re wondering whether your limited company needs a statutory audit, this post well help you make sense of the rules and regulations.
Social media influencers and tax
Posted by Ben Locker on January 8, 2025HMRC is sending out letters to influencers it believes may not be declaring income. But what are the rules regarding influencers and tax?