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When dividends cannot be paid

Under the Companies Act 2006, dividends can only be paid from realised profits, never from...

What is the pension’s Money Purchase Annual Allowance?

The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) is a pension rule designed to prevent individuals from...

What happens if you cannot pay your tax bill?

If you cannot pay your tax bill, it’s crucial to contact HMRC as soon as...

Company director disqualification

Company directors have a legal duty to act responsibly and in the best interests of...

Tripartite arrangements don’t necessarily enable an agency to escape accountability

The question was raised as to whether, in a tripartite agency relationship, an employment relationship...

Management buyouts: benefits for owners and teams

A management buyout keeps the business in familiar hands. The team that already understands customers...

Improve cash flow with smarter invoicing habits

Why cash flow matters Profit is important, but cash pays wages, suppliers and loan repayments. Even...

Definition of a building sub-contractor

Know the rules for contractors & subs under CIS to avoid issues with HMRC. Under the...

VAT – digital record keeping

HMRC requires businesses to maintain accurate VAT records to ensure correct tax payments. While all...

Trusts and Income Tax

Trustees must manage assets, follow tax rules, and register with HMRC where required. A trust is...

Rules to protect effects of debanking

Banks must now give 90 days’ notice before closing accounts, giving customers more time to...

What is Support for Mortgage Interest?

SMI loans can help pay mortgage interest for those on benefits, but repayment is due...

Help with outstanding tax bills

HMRC’s Time to Pay lets eligible taxpayers spread tax bills over time, avoiding immediate enforcement...

A magical clause does not necessarily nullify employment status

A recent ruling has provided a timely reminder that substance trumps form in employment status...

Building value in your business

For many small business owners, the focus is on day-to-day operations. However, building long-term value...