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Register an offshore property developer for Corporation Tax
Non-UK resident companies that buy, develop, or sell UK land must register for Corporation Tax within three months of a disposal.
Those non-UK resident companies that deal in or develop UK land must
Bank deposit protection limits set to rise
The UK’s financial regulator has proposed an increase to the level of savings protection available under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). If approved, the changes would take effect
Five goals every small business owner should set
Running a small business can feel like juggling endless priorities, but taking time to set clear goals is essential if you want your business to grow and remain sustainable. Here are five goals that
Are casual payments taxable?
Not all casual payments are tax-free; HMRC’s miscellaneous income rules may apply depending on the circumstances.
The special miscellaneous income rules sweep-up provisions that seek to charge tax on
Exception from VAT registration
Businesses over £90,000 turnover must register for VAT, but HMRC may grant exceptions if the increase is temporary.
A business must register for VAT if either of the following applies:
At the end
Tax-free income from letting a room in your home
Homeowners can earn up to £7,500 tax-free under the rent-a-room scheme, with simple reporting and flexible tax options.
This set of special rules is designed to encourage individuals to make use of
VAT – Entertainment provided to directors and partners of a business
When considering VAT on entertainment provided solely to directors or partners of a business it is generally not recoverable as VAT Input Tax.
HMRC considers that directors and partners are not in
Sharing income from jointly held property
The standard tax treatment for couples living together, whether married or in a civil partnership, is that income from jointly held property is split equally (50:50) between them, regardless of their
Two important 2025 self-assessment deadlines
Paper tax returns are due 31 October 2025, and new registrants must notify HMRC by 5 October 2025. Act early to avoid penalties.
Firstly, the deadline for submitting paper self-assessment tax returns
What is the recent £150bn tech investment deal?
During the State Visit by President Trump, the UK secured a record-breaking £150 billion of inward investment from US firms. The package is intended to boost jobs, support growth, and advance the UK’s