
Category Business News


Holiday accrual to come in for zero-hours workers
Following changes to the Working Time Regulations 1998 in January 2024, further amendments are set to come into force on 1 April 2024 relating to leave entitlement for workers on irregular hours.

Understanding VAT for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
For both limited companies and unincorporated businesses, managing Value Added Tax (VAT) can be a significant challenge, affecting a broad spectrum of business activities.

Working remotely – What are the tax implications?
Working remotely has increased since the Covid pandemic, with 12.7 per cent of employees now working full-time from home in 2023.

Becoming a freelancer – setting up a limited company
When making the decision to become a freelancer, you have two options. You can either set up as a sole trader or start a limited company.

Why companies fail to pay the National Minimum Wage and how to avoid the same mistakes
The Government recently named over 200 companies for failing to pay the national minimum wage (NMW).

Financial considerations of building a new brand
When it comes to creating a new brand, considering your finances is a vital part of the planning stage as you need to ensure you have the budget for all your goals.

Capital allowance – Changes for plant and machinery expenditure
Capital allowances are a form of tax relief for businesses. They allow you to subtract some or all of the value of an item from your profits before you pay tax.

Fuel rate boost for electric car drivers, but other advisory fuel rates cut
Company car drivers will see changes to the amount they can claim back for fuel costs from their employer from 1 March.

How you can improve your business performance
You are an established business and doing well, but you are still ambitious and looking to improve and expand.