According to numerous government sources, entrepreneurs in the UK currently have several pressing concerns that directly affect their ability to operate and grow their businesses. These issues are largely shaped by ongoing economic challenges, regulatory changes, and labour market pressures. Economic Uncertainty and Inflation: Rising costs are a primary concern. Inflation has driven up the […]
From 1 October 2024, you can be reasonably sure that when you leave a tip or pay a service charge your largesse will benefit the establishment staff, not the business owners. The following update is reproduced from a news story released by the Department for Business and Trade. “From Tuesday 1st October, millions of hard […]
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are widely used across industries in the UK to measure success and performance. Here are some of the top KPIs commonly used in various sectors: 1. Financial KPIs: Revenue Growth: Measures the increase in sales or income over a specific period. Net Profit Margin: Percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses. […]
More than 670,000 18-22 year olds, yet to claim their Child Trust Fund, are reminded to cash in their stash as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals the average savings pot is worth �2,212. Child Trust Funds are long term, tax-free savings accounts which were set up, with the government depositing �250, for every child […]
There are late filing penalties which are designed to encourage companies to file their accounts and reports on time. All companies, private and public, large or small, trading or non-trading must send their accounts to Companies House. A penalty is automatically imposed by Companies House if the accounts are late. The table of penalties for late […]
HMRC together with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have issued a press release urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension utilising Home Responsibility Protection (HRP). This HRP scheme has helped protect parents’ and carers’ State Pension. HRP reduces the number of qualifying years a person […]
You can typically claim tax relief on private pension contributions up to 100% of your annual earnings, subject to certain limits. Tax relief is applied at your highest rate of income tax, meaning: Basic rate taxpayers receive 20% pension tax relief Higher rate taxpayers can claim 40% pension tax relief Additional rate taxpayers can claim […]
1 October 2024 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2023. 19 October 2024 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 October 2024. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 October 2024.) 19 October 2024 – Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly […]
There is no present mansion tax or wealth tax in the UK, but there is speculation that the Labour Party may be tempted to introduce either or both as part of Rachel Reeves’ first budget to be announced 30th October 2024. Basically, it would involve taxing individuals or properties based on the value of their […]
Under UK law, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) sets out the framework for tackling money laundering and the handling of criminal proceeds. Certain business sectors must register with supervisory bodies and comply with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These sectors are defined under the UK’s Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information […]