Should I buy a car through my business or personally?
Many small business owners and self-employed individuals may consider buying a car through their business.
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The clock is ticking down to payrolling Benefits in Kind: What employers need to know
From April 2027, all UK employers will be required to payroll Benefits in Kind (BiKs) rather than reporting them through the traditional P11D process. While this may feel a long way off, businesses should start preparing now so that their…
Cashflow crisis: Why SMEs continue to struggle
Recent research from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has revealed that 82 per cent of SMEs have faced cash flow difficulties. For many small businesses, periods of high activity can be followed by quieter months that place pressure…
Employment Rights Act 2025 is here – How employers can prepare their payroll
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has reached the end of its parliamentary debate and is set to bring significant changes to UK Employment Law. Employers are now faced with a limited window to prepare their payroll systems and processes for…
MTD countdown underway – Landlords and sole traders have just months left to prepare
The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax countdown is on and landlords and sole traders who are not prepared may face costly repercussions. From 6 April 2026, sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals with a qualifying income over £50,000…
What are the upcoming changes to EIS and VCTs?
Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are both set to experience changes from April 2026, as was revealed in the Autumn Budget. These schemes were viewed as outdated and the reforms aim to modernise their effectiveness. This…
How will HMRC changing its system of fines affect you?
Following the Autumn Budget, it is increasingly clear that the Government is toughening its approach to tax compliance. This is a break with tradition, as penalties have remained unchanged for years, meaning that inflation has caused the impact to soften…
What impact will the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) U-turn have?
Given how recently the Autumn Budget was, most people had assumed that all of the big tax measures for the year had been issued. However, Rachel Reeves decided to wrap up 2025 with an eleventh-hour announcement of changes to Agricultural…
How will the changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) impact you?
The Autumn Budget saw many individuals and businesses alike disheartened by measures that seemed to inhibit growth.
HMRC warning puts payroll compliance firmly in the spotlight
HMRC has issued a clear message to businesses that rely on seasonal and short-term staff that payroll compliance is not optional, even for temporary contracts.
How small businesses can manage their cash flow effectively
Peak trading periods, such as Christmas, can often bring a welcome increase in sales, but they do not always guarantee consistent cash flow.
Car fuel benefit multiplier increase: What businesses need to know
From April 2026, the cost of providing fuel with company cars and vans is rising again.
The importance of annual reports for your business
Annual reports continue to play a pivotal role in businesses’ governance and financial transparency.
Employee Ownership Trusts: Are they still the right step for your business?
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become one of the UK’s fastest-growing business succession models, and for good reason. Since their introduction in 2014, the Employee Ownership Association and WREOC have reported a 1,640 per cent increase in EOT-owned businesses in…
Failure to prevent fraud – Are you at risk of this new offence and how can better accounting and audits help?
As the Government continues to put preventative fraud measures in place, it is essential that companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) understand any changes that impact them. In September, a new regulation was introduced as part of the Economic Crime…