To minimise the tax you pay, it’s important to be fully aware of the choices you can make before you make them, so planning ahead and taking professional financial advice is essential. With real-terms tax increases the prospect for the foreseeable future, it makes sense to utilise every available tax relief.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) creates many legitimate opportunities for […]
Welcome to our Guide to Creating a Diverse Investment Portfolio. ‘Don’t put all your eggs in the same basket’ is probably the best-known proverb advising investors about the importance of portfolio diversification to spread and reduce risk.
The major advantage of portfolio diversification is its ability to protect your entire portfolio from the volatility associated to various asset classes. In this […]
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 […]