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11 Aug 25

Building value in your business

For many small business owners, the focus is on day-to-day operations. However, building long-term value is just as important, whether your aim is to sell in the future, attract

31 Jul 25

Taxation of entertainment expenses

Many business gifts and hospitality costs are not tax-deductible under current rules. Entertainment expenses including providing hospitality and business gifts are common, but the

22 May 25

How should multiple self-employed incomes be treated

Running more than one self-employed business? HMRC will not always treat them as separate. Whether they are taxed as one combined trade or multiple depends on how your activities

03 Apr 25

Registering informal money transfer businesses

HMRC has launched a campaign targeting informal money transfer networks like Hawala, aiming to combat money laundering and protect communities. Businesses must register for AML

10 Mar 25

Why flexible planning is advisable

Flexible planning is essential for adapting to uncertainty, responding to challenges, and seizing new opportunities. The world is unpredictable, and rigid plans can quickly become

10 Mar 25

Changes to online filing of accounts at Companies House

The Online Accounts and Company Tax Return (CATO) service is scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. This service has enabled businesses to file their company accounts and tax

25 Feb 25

Women in leadership roles

The UK is making significant strides in promoting gender equality within its top companies. According to the latest FTSE Women Leaders Review, women now occupy nearly 43% of board

06 Feb 25

When is a hobby a business

Not sure if your hobby is actually a taxable trade? HMRC uses ‘badges of trade’ to assess whether an activity is a business. Factors like profit motive, transaction frequency, and

23 Jan 25

Empréstimos Isentos de Impostos para Empregados: Exceções e Requisitos Fiscais

Empréstimos isentos para empregados O que São Empréstimos Beneficiais para Empregados? Empréstimos isentos de impostos para empregados, conhecidos como empréstimos benéficos, são aqueles em que os empregados recebem empréstimos a taxas baixas ou sem juros de seus empregadores. Embora esses empréstimos possam gerar implicações fiscais, existem isenções, como empréstimos abaixo…

23 Jan 25

Beware false business rates warnings

The 2023 Revaluation updates business property rateable values, based on April 2021 valuations. While challenges are open until March 2026, beware of false claims about earlier

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