Incorporation: Points To Consider
The question as to whether a business should operate through a limited company is often dictated by the tax implications, though not always – insulation
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Self-Employed Pension Schemes: What You Need to Know
Running your own business or working as a freelancer brings freedom for your income and clients. But you should not ignore planning a pension as
Bad Debts: Can You Get Tax Relief?
Bad debts pose a significant challenge for every business. Swoop Funding’s 2025 UK business debt report (April 2025) revealed that the average debt per company
How is State Pension Taxed in the UK? Facts, Rates & Thresholds
Are you planning your retirement or already receiving your State Pension? If yes, then you might be curious about how State Pension is taxed in
Nice Problem to Have!
Three main changes to Employer’s National Insurance contributions (NICs) were announced in last October’s Autumn Statement, all of which came into effect from 6 April
Do You Pay Council Tax When You’re a Pensioner? Your Full Guide
Pensioners with limited incomes are often overburdened with taxes. It’s like a penny earned is a penny saved. The major factor that has been identified
How to Avoid Paying Tax on Your Pension?
After years of savings, the last thing you want to worry about is paying tax on pension withdrawal. But when you retire, you might be
So You Think You Know ‘BADR’?
Business asset disposal relief (BADR) may now be a pale shadow of what it once was, but it remains a useful relief for small businesses.
Companies House Penalty | Causes & How to Appeal Late Filing Fines
Running a business in the UK means staying compliant with Companies House and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). However, managing finances, juggling clients, and trying
How To Avoid Paying VAT on a Tenanted Commercial Building
To recover the VAT on costs associated with their commercial properties, the owners of most commercial property rental businesses have opted to tax their portfolios
The Generation Game
A little under a year ago, Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced plans to remove the inheritance tax (IHT) relief on unused pension
Capital Loss? The Plot Thickens
Business owners often lend money to their own business (e.g., to support it through cashflow difficulties). Unfortunately, the business may subsequently be unable to repay
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