When it comes to hiring top talent, smaller businesses can’t usually compete with the major corporations on things like salary and benefits – and with the economy on the upturn, potential employees can increasingly afford to hold out for the best jobs. So how can you make sure that you’re able to find and attract the best recruits? Here are […]
A new VAT service starts from 1 January 2015 for businesses supplying digital services in the EU. The ‘Mini One Stop Shop’ (MOSS) means that these businesses will not have to account and pay VAT separately in each country where they do business.
‘Digital services’ can include: broadcasting, telecoms and e-services such as apps, e-books, streaming, dating, journals, online newspapers/magazines and […]
The Government is continuing to promote research and development (R&D) with a range of tax incentives. R&D capital expenditure is liable to an automatic 100% deduction under capital allowances so it is worth considering the possible benefits to your business.
There are two schemes, one for large companies and one for ‘small and medium sized enterprise’ (SME) companies. Both schemes provide […]
A number of Government approved investment schemes are available to encourage private individuals to invest in smaller high risk unquoted trading companies, and now in social enterprises. Various tax reliefs are available to encourage investment. Here we provide a round-up of your options.
All the schemes have detailed rules on qualifying investors, the investment vehicle and type of investment. The schemes […]
It is important to be aware of the alternative means of finance while your business is in a healthy position. Leave it too late, when there are doubts the funds can be returned to the shareholder, and issues may arise with tax relief for the loss of funds.
If you run a family business, a shareholder will not always consider the […]
The most radical reforms this century
In Budget 2014, Chancellor George Osborne promised greater pension freedom from April next year. People will be able to access as much or as little of their defined contribution pension as they want and pass on their hard-earned pensions to their families tax-free.
For some people, an annuity may still be the right option, whereas others […]
It’s likely that over the course of your life, you will have built up money and assets that you will want to leave to your loved ones.
Unfortunately, some of that money and assets could be lost to inheritance tax.
To prevent that, sensible wealth preservation arrangements can help reduce that tax liability and ensure your family benefits from what you have […]
Asset allocation aims to balance the risks of any investment with its potential returns. We do this based on your financial goals, your risk profile and the term over which you’re looking to invest. To find out more about how we can help you to determine the asset allocation model that best suits you and your objectives, please contact us.
Investment […]
The 2014 Budget included a new NI break for employers with young workers. What steps are needed for your company to take advantage of it?
Budget Recap. Among several measures intended to encourage companies to take on young workers, the chancellor announced that employers’ NI contributions would be scrapped for certain employees, but not until April 2015. With that date on […]
Getting ready for retirement doesn’t start in the days and weeks before you stop work. With professional advice, regular reviews, and taking action when you need to, we’ll help you keep your retirement plans on track.
If you would like to review how we could help you take control of your financial future and plan to achieve the retirement you want, […]