Do you charge VAT when you sell a company car?

The question of whether or not you are required to charge VAT when selling a company car depends on how ...
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New employee starter checklist

Setting up the correct tax code when a new employee starts is essential, as even small payroll errors can lead ...
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Eligibility for Business Asset Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) can significantly reduce the Capital Gains Tax due when selling a business or shares, but ...
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Car and travel costs if self employed

If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs can be claimed. You can claim ...
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What is a salaried member of an LLP

The salaried member legislation applies to certain members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) whose terms of membership are more ...
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What is a UK property business

The income generated from land or property in the UK is treated as arising from a UK property business. The ...
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Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income

A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate employment earnings. This decision effectively ...
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Turning waste disposal into an income stream

For many businesses, waste disposal is seen purely as a cost, an unavoidable expense required to stay compliant and keep ...
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The rise of the silver economy

The term “silver economy” is used to describe the growing economic activity linked to an ageing population. In the UK ...
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Check your National Insurance record

It is recommended to check your National Insurance record as this can affect your future entitlement to the State Pension ...
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PAYE rules for labour supply chains (umbrella companies)

From 6 April 2026, significant changes to PAYE rules will affect umbrella companies, recruitment agencies, and end clients, increasing shared ...
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New 40% First Year Allowance now in force

The new 40% First Year Allowance came into force from 1 January 2026. This marks an important development for businesses ...
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Welsh Budget 2026-27

The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets out the Welsh government’s revenue ...
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MTD for Income Tax – check if and when you need to use it

If you have not yet checked if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, ...
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Scottish Budget Statement 2026-27

Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 13 January 2026. This is ...
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Construction Industry Scheme: tackling fraud

Tackling fraud in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was one of the measures addressed in the recent Budget. The changes ...
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Do you need a company audit in the UK?

Not every UK limited company needs a statutory audit. Many smaller companies qualify for audit exemption, but it is important ...
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Protecting your online passwords

With so many online accounts now in daily use, including banking, shopping, email and HMRC services, password security has never ...
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