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 less tax efficient than Limited Companies Partners must pay Class 4 National Insurance All Partners are responsible for all debts Partnerships can result in disagreements if...

Can I employ my children in my new business?

Yes – assuming they are adults, and provided the salaries, and any other benefits you pay them, are commercially justifiable. These benefits could include: A company car Medical insurance Making payments into a registered pension scheme However, HMRC may...

How to protect your business 

As well as obvious things, such as: the physical, financial and data security, you should ensure that you have good IT and internet security; plus the necessary (including Cyber) insurance. It also makes sense to have a solid Business Continuity Plan.  The structure...

Protecting your Limited Company from losing assets

“Limited liability” generally refers to Limited Companies (and LLP’s).  If they fail, the assets of the Company will be lost, but all of the personal assets of the shareholders will be safe.  So, the business owners still keep their homes and investments and could...