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Brexit: new competition rules to replace retained EU laws
25 February 2022
The Government is set to repeal EU laws that discourage “efficiencies, investment, and innovation” and replace them with regulations that work for British businesses, it has been announced. If you own a business, here’s what you need to know.
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UK Single Trade Window to save traders time and money in wake of Brexit
18 February 2022
The Government is planning to build a central hub to “encompass everything traders do” to support businesses in the wake of Brexit. Known as the Single Trade Window, the digital service will allow international traders to input all of their import and export data in one place.
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Top tax tips to help your business save money
14 February 2022
Whether you are setting up a new business, or already have a successful, well-established company, there are many ways that you can save money through tax reliefs and allowances. Certain tax initiatives even allow business owners to save money that can be invested in their company.
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Nearly half a million SMEs at risk of failing due to late payments crisis
14 February 2022
According to a new survey from the Federation of Small Business (FSB), more than 440,000 small businesses could fail because of a new late payment crisis. The national small business organisation has called for the Government to step in and take urgent action to improve how companies are paid.
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Fears over move to MTD, as few take part in income tax pilot scheme
14 February 2022
A pilot scheme using software in preparation for the next phase of HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative has seen a slump in users. Self-employed businesses and landlords with annual business or property income above £10,000 will need to follow the rules for MTD...
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Company directors banned for Bounce Back Loan fraud
14 February 2022
Two company directors have been banned for a total of 21 years after they fraudulently claimed £100,000 in bounce back loans. Following an investigation by the Insolvency Service, Aamer Aslam from Huddersfield and Razwan Ashraf from Keighley were disqualified for 11 and 10 years respectively...
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New tax rules on holiday lets – What does it mean for owners?
14 February 2022
It was recently announced that the Government would reform business rates relief for owners of second homes – resulting in some holiday let owners facing additional costs of up to £1,000 a year.
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Most popular options available when setting up a new business
14 February 2022
It’s a new year and many people who may have lost their jobs during the pandemic or have decided to take their life in a new direction, will be looking to start up a business. It could be a full-time endeavour or a part-time business looking to make a bit of extra income to cope with the current cost of living crisis.
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Can you avoid the P11D process?
14 February 2022
Every year employers across the UK submit an end-of-year report to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) outlining the benefits provided to each employee and director, which were not included in their wages.
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Brexit: have your say on the future of customs
11 February 2022
The Government is calling on businesses, traders and the public to have their say on the future of customs. The call for evidence comes after the introduction of full customs controls in January this year, forcing thousands of traders to change the way they do business.
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