Category Archive: SME

Director’s loans – A missed tax planning opportunity?

A director’s loan is a form of profit extraction from your company, often used alongside salaries, dividends and expenses.  

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Ten top tips for boosting your budget

Effectively managing your budget is crucial for business success, especially in challenging economic times.

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Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records

When your business takes on a new employee, we know that you’re eager to get them settled into their role – but not before you’ve completed the right checks and set them up in your payroll system!

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Starting a seasonal business? Here is what you need to know

Are you considering launching a seasonal business? If so, you are beginning an exciting journey that comes with its own set of unique challenges and opportunities.

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How SMEs can benefit from £6.4 million AI training fund

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently introduced a vital initiative targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Professional Business Services sector.

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Changing your VAT details? Remain vigilant over latest fraud activity

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to businesses over fraudulent attempts to access VAT repayments via postal form VAT484.

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Is it time to scale up your start-up?

Scaling your start-up is a crucial decision for business owners, as it can directly impact the business’s long-term success.

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The most common VAT filing mistakes – and why MTD is the solution!

If your business has a turnover of £90,000 or more and sells products or services subject to VAT, then you must register to pay it and file a return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) – at least once every three months.

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How your business can benefit from using Management Accounts

Management Accounts consist of regularly updated reports for both internal managers and external stakeholders or investors.

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Ahead of the 6 July deadline, remember that P11D rules are changing

If you choose to offer certain benefits to your employees, then you may incur additional Class 1 National Insurance (NI) liabilities which must be reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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