Blog5th Jun 2015UK Government’s ‘Googletax’ targets global tax avoidanceIn his Budget speech on March 18, George Osborne reiterated the determination of the UK Government to work together with other world leaders to tackle the well-publicised and currently topical issue of international tax avoidance.View more
Blog5th Jun 2015Get ready for the new Customs regime1 May 2016 will see the introduction of the new Union Customs Code (“UCC”). This is essentially a rewrite of the existing Code which will have a major impact on the way businesses involved in import/export of goods deal with…View more
Blog29th May 2015Banking on the right decisionWhen a client needs to persuade a bank to make a substantial investment in their business, I always recommend that they get their professional advisers involved at the earliest possible stage. Unless you have your accountant on board and get…View more
Blog29th May 2015Investors: here’s some real food for thoughtJONATHAN GIBSON, Director of Wealth Services at AAB Wealth, says that we can learn a lot about investment strategy by turning on the TV.View more
Blog25th May 2015The Non-Domiciled Spouse ElectionThe number of marriages between two people from different countries is ever growing. In an age of increasing globalisation, where the opportunities to live and work across the globe are opened up to us all, this is perhaps not surprising.…View more
Blog18th May 2015See, Hear and Speak UpThe UK’s Public Information Disclosure Act 1998 was introduced in order to ensure there was comprehensive protection in place for employees so that they could come forward and report serious wrongdoing in their workplace, by making a ‘protected disclosure’, without…View more
Blog14th May 2015Five ways to measure business healthKeep on top of how well your business is performing by monitoring five key indicators.View more
Blog13th May 2015Are you tied to the chair? Tax Advice for DentistsA busy work schedule can often mean tax planning comes last on the long list of tasks involved in running your own practice. However, there are simple things to consider that can reduce your tax liabilities:View more
Blog11th May 2015Back to the future (Part 2)In the second article on ‘reverse planning’ and the need to avoid end-of year surprises, we turn our attention to businesses and the self-employed.View more
Blog24th Apr 2015Bridging a gap in knowledge could bring huge reliefIf you thought that R&D meant lab coats and test tubes, it’s time to think again – the definition is far broader. And HMRC actually wants you to ask for the tax relief.View more
Blog20th Apr 2015Back to the futureThe best way to avoid end-of-year panic is to think about reverse planning.View more
Blog20th Apr 2015Expand in a disadvantaged area and you could receive a tax breakIf you’re looking for new premises, it’s worth widening your range of options. By choosing to renovate a derelict building in a disadvantaged area, you could benefit from a significant tax break.View more