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Blog25th Aug 2014

Twice the Tax Saving

Pensions have always been regarded as one of the most tax efficient ways of extracting profits from a business, but many entrepreneurs have avoided going down this route because of the perceived lack of flexibility in accessing the money once…

Blog22nd Aug 2014

Keep it in the family: planning your business for the next generation

Business coverage in the press often focuses on large multinationals and publicly-listed companies, but the reality is that most firms are family owned. Although the failure rate for new enterprises can be high in the early days, once a family…

Blog12th Aug 2014

The dividend that comes with sensible remuneration planning

Blog12th Aug 2014

Are you looking to maximize the value of your business?

If you are looking to sell your business, taking the time to ensure that it is in the best possible shape for sale is key to achieving a disposal which will deliver the maximum possible benefit to shareholders. A business…

Blog6th Aug 2014

How will new UK GAAP impact your company’s results?

The implementation date for new accounting framework to replace existing UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (UK GAAP) is getting closer and is expected to have a significant impact on unlisted private companies in the UK. Businesses should be aware that…

Blog4th Aug 2014

Commercial property transaction? Think of the pool before you jump in

The start of 2014-15 tax year heralded a significant change which is set to have an impact on commercial property transactions.

Blog28th Jul 2014

Working internationally? What about your tax responsibilities?

Our experience suggests that many UK businesses performing work internationally are still unaware of, or ignore, the tax responsibilities that they or their employees may have in those foreign countries. ‘Surprise’ tax liabilities, interest and penalties often arise later which,…

Blog9th Jul 2014

Why EMI options could be exactly the right incentive for your key staff members

There are plenty of ways of measuring the success of a growing economy, but one very specific signal that things are on the up is the increased interest in Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options. Although they’ve been around for a…

Blog2nd Jul 2014

£30k in tax-free income for married pensioners? It’s not a pipedream.

When we think about tax planning, it’s tempting to see it as the preserve of the wealthy. The reality, however, is that the process can be just as important – if not more so, in fact – for people on…

Blog25th Jun 2014

Managing the VAT ‘hit’

The walls may be closing in on tax avoidance but there are still legitimate ways to mitigate the cost of VAT to your business. Some of these focus on good ‘housekeeping’ whereas others require more forward thinking.

Blog23rd Jun 2014

Don’t listen to the wolves on Wall Street…

Are you after an investment strategy that’s smart, simple to understand and gives you every opportunity of outperforming the average fund manager over the long-term? If yes, then passive investing is probably for you…

Blog11th Jun 2014

In a partnership or LLP? New tax rules have big implications

Partnerships have long been an attractive structure for people running small businesses. They’ve been particularly favoured by owners of professional practices – from solicitors and accountants through to architects and dentists. The fluidity of the arrangement allows partners to change…