August 21, 2025
Did you know a missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) record could reduce your State Pension, but you may still have time to put it right.
Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) was a scheme
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August 21, 2025
Protecting Yourself Against Scam Calls, Scam Emails, and Scam Messages
Fraudsters use a wide range of tactics, from scam calls and scam texts (Royal Mail, energy text scam) to scam emails about
August 21, 2025
Under the Companies Act 2006, dividends can only be paid from realised profits, never from capital, no matter what a company’s Articles of Association say.
Dividends can only be paid by a company out
August 21, 2025
If you cannot pay your tax bill, it’s crucial to contact HMRC as soon as possible. They may offer support through a Time to Pay arrangement, allowing you to repay your debt in instalments based on
August 21, 2025
The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) is a pension rule designed to prevent individuals from gaining double tax relief on pension contributions. It targets situations where someone withdraws
August 21, 2025
Company directors have a legal duty to act responsibly and in the best interests of their business. If a director fails to meet these responsibilities, they can face disqualification from acting as a
August 20, 2025
The question was raised as to whether, in a tripartite agency relationship, an employment relationship exists between an employee and their intermediary agency. For instance, Ryanair DAC employs some
August 18, 2025
A management buyout keeps the business in familiar hands. The team that already understands customers, systems, and culture steps into ownership, which reduces disruption and protects service quality.
August 18, 2025
Why cash flow matters
Profit is important, but cash pays wages, suppliers and loan repayments. Even strong businesses can struggle if money arrives late. A few disciplined habits around invoicing and
August 14, 2025
Know the rules for contractors & subs under CIS to avoid issues with HMRC.
Under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), HMRC applies specific tax rules to contractors and subcontractors in the
August 14, 2025
Make Tax Digital VAT: What Businesses Need to Know
HMRC requires all VAT registered businesses to maintain accurate records for VAT purposes. With the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for
August 14, 2025
Trustees must manage assets, follow tax rules, and register with HMRC where required.
A trust is a legal arrangement in which a trustee, either an individual or a company, is entrusted with managing