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Start-up to Scale-Up: A Practical Guide for Founders
In this article, we will explore what it means to scale up your business. We will share insights from our experiences working with scale-ups and provide guidance on how to successfully navigate this critical transition in your business’ journey.
15 Startup Essentials: Launching and Protecting Your UK Business
This article empowers startup business owners in the UK to build thriving businesses while safeguarding their ventures.
Annual Employment Related Securities (ERS) Return Due July 6th
When and how to Notify HMRC of New or Closed Employment Related Securities (ERS) Schemes like EMI, CSOP, SAYE and SIP which are tax advantaged plans in the UK.
UK Budget 2024: Key Changes Effective from April 2024
The UK government's Spring Budget 2024, delivered in March 2024, outlined several key changes taking effect from April 2024. These changes aim to support individuals and businesses amidst ongoing economic challenges. Here's a summary of the main points in this article.
New Merged R&D Scheme Guide and Requirements
The objective of the merged R&D scheme is to simplify the UK's research and development (R&D) regimes by having a single set of qualifying rules. In today’s article our R&D experts have provided detailed guidance, regulations and rules of merged R&D scheme.
What is Payment on Account for Self-Assessment?
Payments on account' are advance payments paid twice a year towards your UK Self-Assessment tax bill. In this article we will help you understand how it all works, criteria and what to expect so you can make tax payments with confidence and ease.
UK Tax Dates for 2023/24 and 2024/25: A Complete Guide
Find out what are the key dates for the UK tax year 2023/24 and 2024/25. In this comprehensive guide we have listed UK tax deadlines and important financial dates in 2024/25 specific to both self-employed and businesses.
Why employing a Personal Tax Accountant is better than Self Assessment
For individual business owners in the UK, the choice between employing a Personal Tax Accountant and undertaking the Self Assessment route is a pivotal decision. This guide serves as your roadmap to financial success.
Best Accounting Software Solutions for UK Businesses
A comprehensive guide to the best accounting software solutions for the UK business. Compare the core features, pricing and other attributes of the accounting software in this article.
Basis Period Reform: Changes on how business profits are taxed from 2023/24
The reform aims to create a simpler, fairer and more transparent set of rules for the allocation of trading income to tax years. Find out what does it mean for self-employed, traders, unincorporated businesses and LLPs in our latest article.
Guide to P11D and P11D(b) Forms: Expenses and benefits for employers
This week article has been curated by our Accountant in London, George Whitehead, providing his advice about employee benefits and what’s required from you as an employer if you provide benefits to your employees. There is a legal requirement to report all benefits provided to HMRC each tax year.
What is pension auto enrolment and how does it affect your business?
Auto Enrolment Workplace pensions – meet the government’s auto-enrolment regulations and provide a tax-efficient way to save for the long term.
UK Employees Working Abroad – What are the Risks to UK Employers?
If you have employees working abroad or are considering allowing employees to work abroad, find out what legal and tax implications this may have on your business.
Management Accounting - The what, the when and the why
Management accounting is a branch of accounting that is focused on providing information and analysis to management team within an organization to help them make informed business decisions to achieve their strategic goals.
Business Immigration: Updated Right to Work Checks
It is a legal requirement to check all employee passports and right to work in the UK and to keep these updated. Failure to comply with right to work checks can result in commercial and reputational damage to your company and you could potentially be hit with an immigration fine of up to £20,000 per illegal worker.
Sole Trader or Limited Company in the UK: Which is best for you?
Are you a sole trader that would benefit from becoming an incorporated Limited Company. This article highlights the two different types of business structures, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
Upcoming Changes to UK R&D Tax Credits from April 2023
New R&D rate changes in 1 April 2023 greatly reduce the relief available for smaller companies but increase the relief available for large companies.
How Non-UK Companies Can Utilise the (S)EIS Scheme
In this week’s newsletter, Misha Patel our Head of Tax explore how non-UK foreign entities can utilise the benefits of (S)EIS investment scheme for startups to access funding.
Incentivising Executives: Guide to Growth Share Schemes
In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent continues our series looking at how to incentivise employees and executives with Growth and Non-Growth Share Schemes in the UK. Learn more.
Unapproved Share Option Schemes
In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent continues our series looking at how to motivate employees, this time by summarizing unapproved option schemes, otherwise known as non tax-advantaged share options. Learn more.