Small business owners can work out whether to register for VAT much more easily thanks to a new VAT registration estimator from HMRC. SME owners often ask whether it’s worth…
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Limited companies often appoint one a Company Secretary. It is an important role but there isn’t a legal obligation to appoint one. A limited company registered after 6 April 2008…
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Directors and shareholders are an important part of any company limited by shares. The two have distinct roles, however, and are not the same. Broadly speaking, the main difference is…
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Tax refund companies who make refund claims on your behalf are at the centre of a warning by HMRC. HM Revenue and Customs this month launched a campaign to raise…
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You may have heard the adverts on the radio extolling the virtues of Xero for construction companies. But by the time you get out of your car or van, you’ve…
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If you’re considering buying a franchise there are a number of pros and cons. According to the findings of a study released earlier this year, franchises are becoming increasingly popular.…
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Mergers and acquisitions happen regularly in business with figures released last month showing 367 took place between October and December 2023 alone. These strategies allow a business to expand into…
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If you’re self-employed you may wonder if it’s possible for sole traders to employ people. The short answer is that they can. It’s quite rare for sole traders to employ…
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Companies House has made changes that all small and micro businesses must be aware of. From 3 March 2024, the first measures of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act…
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When distributing profits, companies can choose to pay their shareholders in dividends. Many limited company directors pay themselves this way along with their salary. We’ve already given some advice on…
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