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.
Lelsey Stalker looks at two recent tax tribunal cases that demonstrate how the tax aspects of a transaction can be overlooked, and the qualifying criteria for entrepreneurs’ relief can be inadvertently breached.
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In this piece, in association with Boost Capital, we look at some of the things small businesses can and cannot claim for.
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In this piece in association with KashFlow, we look at the upcoming digital tax regime and how it will affect small companies.
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Small business owners could be losing out on vital income because they are not fully aware of business tax reliefs and the potential government allowances available for them to claim, according to a study.
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The government is making changes to the way in which dividends are taxed. Here, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) advises small businesses on what needs to be done.
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UK freelancers and micro-businesses are missing out on millions of pounds worth of tax relief from unclaimed expenses they deem too small or time consuming to put in their accounts, research finds.
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Tax expert RSM is advising businesses to pay their VAT on time after a tax tribunal ruled that a six figure fine imposed for missing a VAT payment by one day was 'proportionate'.
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Emily Coltman looks at the tax changes going into effect this month and explains who they'll affect the most.
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Tax expert RSM is advising businesses to pay their VAT on time after a tax tribunal ruled that a six figure fine imposed for missing a VAT payment by one day was 'proportionate'.
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Emily Coltman looks at the tax changes going into effect this month and explains who they'll affect the most.
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James Fredlund reveals how affected businesses should proceed in accordance with new VAT rules.
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Tax returns are probably the bane of your professional existence, and they're not so great for your personal life either, a study shows.
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Emily Coltman of Freeagent gives advice on what to do if you have missed the January 31 deadline.
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Bobby Chadha, resident accounting expert at Intuit, gives his top five tips for small businesses preparing to fill in their self-assessment tax return.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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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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