What is an associated company?
An associated company has a significant level of control or influence over another company, or both companies are controlled or influenced by the same person or people. Associated company legislation was re-...
The latest IR35 case law
If you are ever investigated by HMRC and employment status is found between your company and your end customer, then IR35 tax will be payable. This effectively means that PAYE tax and employer’s NI will be p...
Current Fuel Advisory Rates
Fuel advisory rates are used to calculate the amount of VAT a company can reclaim relating to the fuel element of the mileage allowance payments. These rates are also used for mileage claims when an individu...
How not to fall prey to a cyber attack
What is APP fraud? Cyber-crime is invasive; it sneaks into our homes, infiltrates our offices and seeps into our mobile devices – leaving victims embarrassed; vulnerable; devastated, and it is now the most c...
Parent and business owner – the great time challenge
A large majority of small business owners are balancing work with parenthood – many even starting their own businesses to seek greater flexibility and job satisfaction by becoming their own boss. Howev...
Company Electric Car
Is it worth having an electric company car? Having a company car seems like an attractive proposition. But is it? Buying your own car privately or leasing could work out cheaper. Explore all the options belo...
How grandparents can help fund private education
To educate your child privately between the ages of five and 18 will cost you nearly £200,000 according to recent research. If parents are left to face this bill alone, it’s hardly surprising that ove...