National Minimum Wage rates from April
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 27, 2025The National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) hourly rates increase in April. Read more to avoid a criminal conviction.
How to pay less tax – timing is everything – part two
Posted by Karen Jones on January 24, 2025When it comes to finding ways to pay less tax – timing is everything! Here we look at taking time out to consider your business’ tax planning options before 6 April each tax year.
Safety and security declarations needed for EU imports
Posted by Andy Green on January 23, 2025From 31st January 2025, all goods imported from the EU need a safety and security declaration. We look at how the new system works.
Make sure your business doesn’t fall foul of the Minimum Wage legislation
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 22, 2025Minimum wage legislation – it’s important to review employees wage rates regularly to make sure you are complying with the law
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.
