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Topical Tips
June 16, 2023
Incentivising employees using an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)?
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Lets explain the key aspects of an employee ownership trust, including its benefits to both shareholders and employees, its uses and setting up an EOT.
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June 2, 2023
Using Family Investment Companies to secure future wealth
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If you hold assets in your own name, these assets may be subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) on death as well as profits earned during your lifetime being charged to income tax at rates of up to 45% if you are an additional rate tax payer. A family investment company (FIC) could be used for tax efficient investment purposes.
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May 30, 2023
Essential things you need to know when expanding abroad
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There is a wealth of opportunities for businesses that have plans to expand abroad. Many countries encourage inward investment and the UK Government invest significant resource and effort into helping UK companies to export and trade across international markets.
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May 26, 2023
Can sustainable businesses still be highly profitable?
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Sustainability and their environmental impact are moving higher up the business agenda. Building a green solutions agenda into your business model and plans can not only help the environment but may lead to a more profitable business.
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May 17, 2023
Succession planning – what business owners can learn from the Royal family
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Charles has taken over the family business and is now at the helm of a huge operation. Lets look at some of the areas you should consider around succession planning and what we can all learn from the Royal family.
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April 28, 2023
Why do companies reorganise?
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Reviewing your business structure and understanding why companies reorganise is important. Undertaking a business reorganisation can be used to split off parts of your business and can help to minimise risk, prepare for sale and create tax saving opportunities.
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April 21, 2023
Changes in tax rates and ideas to think about
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The main rate of corporation tax rate increased from 19% to 25% from 1 April 2023.
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March 28, 2023
End of Tax Year Planning 2022/23
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As the end of the tax year is fast approaching, we outline below key points to consider when reviewing your tax affairs ahead of 5 April 2023
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March 17, 2023
New VAT penalties and interest payments
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A new points-based penalties regime will impact businesses who submit their VAT returns or pay their VAT late.
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March 15, 2023
Spring Budget 2023
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Falling energy prices and higher-than-expected tax revenues mean that the outlook for Mr Hunt’s Spring Budget was a little less bleak than expected. However, did the Chancellor announce any good news for businesses in this Budget?
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February 17, 2023
How do you prepare a company for sale?
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Preparing your business for sale will ensure a smoother sales process and increase the value of your business. There is no doubt that early preparation is key.
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November 16, 2022
Why manage currency risk in 2023?
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In this year alone, the UK has seen the pound devalued by over 25% against the US dollar, forcing businesses exposed to overseas supply chains to re-budget and reforecast, often
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