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What is the 24 month rule when working overseas

The basic 24 month rule applies – if you are an employee or director and work, or know you will work, at a temporary workplace for 40% plus of your working hours for over 24 months - you are caught by the ‘24 month rule’ and can no longer get tax relief on related...

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What to do if you have gone over the VAT threshold?

You should talk to an accountant urgently!  If at any point during a 12 month period, (good to review this monthly) your turnover exceeds the VAT threshold of £90,000, you must register within 30 days from the end of the month in which you went over the limit. If the...

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Should I pay myself extra salary or extra dividends?

Generally, for small Companies, dividends are still more tax efficient than salary because, despite incurring dividend tax, they avoid 15% Employer’s National Insurance plus, possibly, 8% Employee’s National Insurance. So usually it’s better to vote, and pay dividends...

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