Latest Q & A
I want to start a DVD rental business
What do I need to do in order to start a DVD rental business?
Writing a novel: self–employed?
Could i be seen as self-employed if I write a novel without receiving any income for a long time,and possibly it not getting published?
Do I need to consider IR35 in my new business?
I formed a limited company with a no. of small clients. I’m negotiating with a potential client about them using me 12 days a month. This leaves 8 days for other client work. Could I still be within IR35 despite having multiple clients and working from my own office?
Starting an aquatic shop
I'm thinking about setting up an aquatic shop, but don't really know where to start? I need step by step type of advice, for what I should be looking into.
Franchise advice
What should I look for when choosing a franchise?
What's the first thing to do to start a business?
I am thinking of starting my own gardening business but know nothing about starting a business. I was wondering what is the first thing i need to do?
Starting a second business
I want to start a second, completely independent business. How can I keep the finances, dividends and so on hidden from my existing fellow directors?
Starting a small business - finance & scoping
How does one go about establishing a feasible business case without much formal business experience? My partner and I would like to open a karaoke bar, but the costs involved are potentially huge, and how would one start to cost such an enterprise?
Setting up a business abroad.
How do I go about setting up a business abroad? I wish to use a bank outside the UK to hold the account: should I get legal representaion here or there?
Can you register twice as a sole trader?
Is it possible for me to have more than one business? I currently operate a small business as a haulier but I would like to commence a separate business as a landscape gardener.
Licence enquiry on international trade
How do i take out a licence for import/export bussiness?
Registering in the UK, living in France
I need to know if it is possible to have a business registered in the UK with a UK address but the owners lives in France. All taxes would be paid in the UK and the business would only have UK operations but our residential address is French.
Starting a business in the UK from abroad
Can a U.S. citizen open a new business and have residency in the U.K. without becoming a UK citizen?
VAT on one off fees
We are a new company, British registered, advertising property in Portugal. We charge buyers a one off fee if they purchase a property. Is my fee subject to VAT. Please advise.
Investing company funds overseas
From my limited companies funds, I would like to invest in a property overseas. This would form part of my pension over the next 10 to 15 years. I am seeking advice on the most tax efficient way to manage this while being totally legal. Can I take funds directly from my company bank account and buy the property through the company name? Or declare a dividend and purchase it privately? Is there some other method?
