Have you ever found yourself buried in paperwork, unsure whether your tax records are complete or accurate? Are you a business owner juggling spreadsheets while trying to meet HMRC deadlines? If so, you’re not alone and it’s exactly this challenge…
Are Inheritance Tax Reforms Under Rachel Reeves Putting the UK’s Family Businesses at Risk? As the UK navigates a shifting economic landscape, recent changes to inheritance tax policy have ignited considerable concern, particularly among the nation’s family-run businesses and agricultural…
Are dividends a realistic goal for startups? When should a growing company start rewarding its shareholders with financial returns? For UK entrepreneurs and investors alike, these questions are not just theoretical; they’re critical to understanding how startup financing and investor…
In the UK, small businesses make up over 99% of all private sector organisations. While this segment drives economic growth, it also faces a range of operational risks. One of the most pressing challenges for small businesses is handling claims…
Staying mobile is a necessity, not a luxury, for many older people in the UK. For millions aged 70 and over, driving allows them to remain independent, connected, and active. But with sweeping changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from…
What Is Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) Tax? Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) tax applies to employees who receive perks that aren’t part of their direct salary, such as a company car, accommodation, or private health insurance. These non-cash benefits are taxed as if they were…
Investing in multi-asset funds is one of the best ways to achieve diversification. These funds allow you to invest in different asset classes such as stocks, bonds, and commodities, helping to balance risk and improve your chances of positive returns.…
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is a crucial financial support system designed to assist employees who are too ill to work. However, not every worker is eligible to receive SSP, and understanding the rules can be complex. Employers and employees alike…
One-third of UK Businesses Fail to Pay Invoices on Time. In a study from intelligent document processing company Klippa, “The State of Automation in Finance,” 36.5% of UK respondents reported that fewer than 75% of their invoices are paid within the…
Freelancers, sole traders and small business owners just starting out have enough on their plate to worry about without having to consider taxes on top. Yet taxes are an unavoidable fact of life (and business), and so must be carefully…