Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The tax section features news and in-depth guides for UK small businesses and start-ups needing support on how to navigate the sometimes complex landscape of business taxation. The articles offer help with VAT, R&D tax reliefs, tax planning, compliance with tax regulations, and engaging in tax-efficient practices.
Employers who wrongly classify self-employed as being outside IR35 will have to cover their PAYE and National Insurance, says HMRC, meaning tens of thousands of freelancers could avoid paying any tax at all
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This is despite Making Tax Digital for income tax being rolled out to 2.4m people in 2024, many of whom are unaware of what's happening
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It’s up to you to challenge if you think you’re being asked too much in business rates. Steve Hughes of RVA Surveyors says it’s worth doing.
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Late filing and late payment penalties to be waived for one month for self-assessment taxpayers
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Brexit, new construction rules, and more businesses moving online during Covid, have made VAT rules even more complex. Here is a simple guide.
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Managing your company’s tax affairs to optimise the amount of tax that is paid is an entirely legitimate activity. There are a number of simple, legal benefits afforded to business owners
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Small business owners unaware they have overclaimed could face having to repay 5-10% of furlough claims, warns top accounting firm
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Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a tax relief based on your company’s investment in innovative technology
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Small business owners unaware they have overclaimed could face having to repay 5-10% of furlough claims, warns top accounting firm
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Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a tax relief based on your company’s investment in innovative technology
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Businesses that employ staff have an obligation to collect and pay taxes to HMRC in relation to that employment, as Emma Twynholm explains
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Joanne McLaughlin of Hillier Hopkins explains what taxes your business will have to pay on its trading activities
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Confused about VAT? Here are the rates along with some examples of the products and services included within them
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Getting on the wrong side of the taxman can be extremely unpleasant and costly. Simon Thomas offers 5 tips to help you stay out of trouble
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
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Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world