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Why should your business take sustainability seriously?
Our strategic partner Seedling have built a climate action platform designed for startups and SMEs to measure, reduce and offset emissions credibly in a way that’s accessible and low-burden for growing teams. Check our latest article to become a Carbon Neutral business.
What are the benefits of outsourcing your finance function?
Outsourcing your finance function can free up time and resources better spent elsewhere. And offers reassurance that your business is compliant with the finance laws and regulations applicable to your business. In this article, we explore some of the common drivers, and benefits of, outsourcing elements of your back office finance and accounting function.
Changes to the law on Flexible Working
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has completed its final leg through parliament and received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023. This landmark legislation aims to empower employees with greater control over their work life balance and improve workplace flexibility for all.
Are you considering a Management Buyout?
A management buyout (an MBO) can be a big decision for everyone involved and the structure of an MBO is likely to be very complex. This article sheds some light on MBOs and what you need to consider before committing to such a transaction.
Mock Sponsor Licence Compliance Visit: Are they truly necessary?
If your business has been granted with a sponsorship licence, ensuring you meet your sponsorship licence obligations is essential. In our latest Employment law newsletter, we explore whether mock compliance visits are necessary.
The key aspects to consider before acquiring a franchise
Are you planning to acquire a franchise in the UK? In this article, we cover the key aspects to consider before acquiring a franchise.
Venture Capital: What are the eight stages of VC financing?
Venture capital (VC): Receive a clear, pragmatic guidance how the VC business model operates and the 8-step process of raising investment to give you the tools to navigate any future fundraise successfully.
New Sponsor Obligations: Hybrid Working
In new guidance, the Home Office has confirmed that hybrid and remote working locations must be reported for sponsored workers. Our latest article will explain what sponsors need to know following the latest update to Home Office Guidance.
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.
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.
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.
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.