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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

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed to help smaller, higher-risk trading companies raise finance by offering a range of tax reliefs to investors who purchase new shares in those

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) still offers a valuable tax break, but the CGT rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will increase again to 18% in April 2026. BADR provides a valuable tax

As of April 2025, directors of close companies and self-employed taxpayers face new mandatory reporting requirements on their Self-Assessment returns. Up to 900,000 company directors and 1.2 million

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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