What does it mean for you and your business? Announced on Wednesday 21 September 2022, the government are providing a support package for businesses, which will see energy price cuts through a new Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all UK businesses. The scheme …
A tax efficient salary and dividends are how many directors of owner managed businesses choose to pay themselves. Many directors structure their remuneration this way is to maximise tax efficiency by minimising the tax payable on the money they withdraw from their company. What’s the Most Tax Efficient Director’s Salary in 2021/22? Sole directors – …
The Super Deduction – a new enhanced tax relief for companies introduced from 1 April 2021. The Super Deduction introduced 1 April 2021 until the end of March 2023 enables companies to claim 130% tax relief (through capital allowance) on qualifying plant and machinery expenditure. This is exciting news as it offers a significant tax …
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his budget on 3 March 2021 setting out the road to recovery for the UK post COVID-19. The budget included a number of announcements of additional support including an extension to furlough, further grants and an extension to the reduced VAT rate for hospitality and tourism businesses to name a …
Xero has added two significant updates to it’s cloud accounting software which will certainly assist businesses determine their financial position at a glance and understand their short term cash flow. Both updates are currently in pilot however are available to UK Xero subscribers in the Business menu of the cloud accounting software. The two new …
Government support and guidance is continually being adjusted to reflect the seriousness of the health and economic impact. We will digest this information, cut through the noise and summarise the information for the self-employed and business owners.
Our December Newsletter includes information about the upcoming temporary rise in Annual Investment Allowance, a reduction in Business Rates for small retail businesses, the IR35 reforms set to cost contractors more in tax and the national insurance rise for higher rate earners.
When and how to begin the process of deregistration.
These days VAT thresholds are the subject of much speculation, with the Government concerned that many business owners deliberately choose to stay below the VAT-registration threshold.
Limiting your ambition in this way might seem counter-intuitive – surely you want your business to get as big as possible?
But it can make sense if you are seeking to make a sustainable living rather than get rich, perhaps by trading on online auction sites, or running a café with limited opening hours.
If your business’s turnover is predicted to fall below £83,000 over the next year, it can voluntarily deregister for VAT.
Our November newsletter brings information on the success of small businesses looking for finance, the lack of preparedness by SME’s for a no -deal Brexit, the apprenticeship levy reforms and a roundup from the Budget.
How your pension savings can help finance your business.
As traditional loans fall out of favour with increasing numbers of business owners, you may be looking for an alternative route for financing – and your pension could be the answer.
Funding your business using your pension pot may be an overlooked option compared to these. It can be well worth considering if you want more control over the way you finance your business.
Rather than relying on a traditional lender to buy into your business and provide continued support, using your pension lets you take on the responsibility yourself.
