Buying a business is not a decision that should be taken lightly. Additionally, the importance of conducting thorough due diligence, before any formal agreement is entered into, should not be underestimated. Whether you are acquiring the shares in a company
Originally announced in 2016, the so called ‘Loan Charge’ came into effect on 5 April 2019. The measures sought to target users of disguised remuneration schemes. These schemes saw workers paid in loans rather than receiving income in the traditional
Mixed-sex couples in England and Wales have been able to register their intent to enter civil partnerships since 2 December 2019. This follows former Prime Minister, Theresa May’s announcement in October 2018, that the law would change. At time of
Many UK businesses must have a statutory audit; generally, those who meet any two of the following criteria: • where company turnover exceeds £10.2 million; • where total company assets exceed £5.1 million; or • where the company has more
A health insurance policy that is paid for by you as an employer, on behalf of an employee, is considered to be a taxable benefit in kind by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Subsequently, this benefit should be reported to
The VAT reverse charge will change the way in which building contractors account for VAT, on some of their supplies, from 1 October 2019. Building contractors must comply with the new rules if they undertake either of the following activities:
Back in May, I went along to the Xero Roadshow 2019 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in Birmingham. Xero took their roadshow to 11 cities between 8 May – 11 June, hosting hundreds of accountants and bookkeepers at each