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How to start a company
There are a number of stages to go through – and I would recommend seeing an accountant as early in the process as possible. It may even be the case that you shouldn’t form a company straight away as many small start-ups are better off starting as sole-traders. But...
How does owning shares in a Company work?
Limited Companies in the UK are generally limited by shares representing the ownership of the Company. So if the Company issued 100 shares and you own 1 – you own 1% of the Company. Shares come with certain rights, the most...
What Are Benefits in Kind?
Benefits in Kind (BIKs) happen when an employer pays for something on behalf of the employee which is not repaid. BIKs tend to cover personal expenditure - commonly private medical/dental cover, personal use of company cars/vans and fuel benefits etc. The BIK is...
Should we set up our family business as a Partnership?
There are many reasons for not choosing a Partnership in your position, for instance: They are generally less tax efficient than Limited Companies; Partners must pay Class 4 National Insurance; All Partners are jointly responsible for all debts; Partnerships can...
what to do when buying a franchise?
Talk the franchise proposition through with an accountant. If you still think it is a good proposition, decide on the business structure (e.g. Limited Company), bookkeeping records and VAT registration, as with any business. Franchisees often pay a large lump sum for...
When should I cancel my child benefit?
If you are very sure that your taxable income (after personal pension contributions and charitable donations) will exceed £60,000 in the current tax year, then you should probably opt out of the Child Benefit system. If you think there is a chance your taxable income...
Will I pay Capital Gains Tax on my house if I work from home?
This is a question that crops up now and again from clients who perform some of their business activities at home. Generally speaking, if the room used for the business is also sometimes used as part of the home (e.g. as a guest room, or for watching...
What is the Personal Allowance?
Every person who is resident in the UK is given a personal allowance each tax year. It operates as follows: The personal allowance is the amount of income you can receive before paying tax – and it generally increases each tax year. For the 2022/23 tax year, it is...
What is the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common?
If you are in a marriage or stable relationship, then buying as Joint Tenants is probably fine. With this method, you own the property jointly, you split income and costs equally and, on the death of one owner, the other owner automatically inherits the deceased...
What overnight expenses can I claim through my Company while I’m working away?
Generally, if you stay away overnight, you can claim for the actual costs of the accommodation and a meal on top of your mileage. You can also claim Incidental Overnight Expenses (receipts not needed) which are not necessarily business expenses but include items such...
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