Tax relief for training costs

Tax relief for training costs

by | Jun 20, 2024 | Business Support

If you are self-employed it is important to know if an expense is tax allowable. Any allowable costs can be used to reduce your taxable profit. As a general rule you can claim for items that you would normally use for less than 2 years as allowable expenses...
Setting up as a sole trader

Setting up as a sole trader

by | Jun 6, 2024 | Business Support

Setting up in business as a sole trader is arguably the simplest way of starting and running a business. The advantages of being a sole trader include independence, ease of set up and running your business, and the fact that all the profits go to you. The...
Post Office convictions quashed

Post Office convictions quashed

by | May 28, 2024 | Business Support

Convictions of hundreds of postmasters have been quashed following Royal Assent of the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024. Many postmasters endured financial ruin, the loss of homes, livelihoods, reputation and some even lost their lives as a result of the...
Customs declaration deadline

Customs declaration deadline

by | May 13, 2024 | Business Support

A reminder that businesses must submit all export declarations through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) by 4 June. Businesses exporting goods have less than one month left to move across to the CDS, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today. Export...
New Companies House powers

New Companies House powers

by | May 7, 2024 | Business Support

The recently introduced Economic Crime and Transparency Act has gifted Companies House a range of new powers aimed at reducing exploitation by corporate entities to pursue illegal enterprise. The aim of the new reforms are: Introducing identity verification for all...
Business rates relief in England

Business rates relief in England

by | May 2, 2024 | Business Support

Business rates are a tax on non-domestic premises, including most commercial properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories. The money raised through business rates is used to help fund local services like the police, fire and rescue services....