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Fact Sheets
Business Plans
Every new business should have a business plan. It is the key to success. If you need finance, no bank manager will lend money without...Business Structures – Which Should I Use?
Having made the decision to be your own boss, it is important to decide the best legal and taxation structure for your enterprise. The most...Changes are coming to the way intermediaries legislation (commonly known as IR35) is applied to workers in the public sector.
From 6 April 2017 the way IR35 is applied to “off payroll workers” in the public sector is changing. As a result of the changes,...Companies – Tax Saving Opportunities
Due to the ever changing tax legislation and commercial factors affecting your company, it is advisable to carry out an annual review of your company’s...Franchising
Franchising is becoming increasingly popular in Britain with an annual turnover of around £13.7 billion, up 2.4% on last year’s figure. The business community now takes...Incorporation
The issue of whether to run your business as a company or a sole trader or partnership is an important decision. In this factsheet, we...Inheritance Tax
Don’t leave it too late… Inheritance tax (“IHT”) is seen by many individuals as a form of double taxation and therefore an unfair tax on...Inheritance Tax Summary
Inheritance tax (IHT) is levied on a person’s estate when they die, and certain gifts made during an individual’s lifetime. Most gifts made more than...Limited Liability Partnerships
Most important features of LLPs The key advantage of a LLP compared with a traditional partnership is that the members of the LLP (it is...Non Domiciled Individuals
This factsheet sets out the rules which deal with the taxation in the UK of income arising outside the UK, for non UK domiciled individuals....Pensions Tax Relief
Types of pension schemes There are two broad types of pension schemes from which an individual may eventually be in receipt of a pension: Workplace...Property Investment – Buy to Let
In recent years, the stock market has had its ups and downs. Add to this the serious loss of public confidence in pension funds as...Property Investment – Tax Aspects
Investment in property has been and continues to be a popular form of investment by many people. It is seen as a route by which:...Raising Finance
Who needs finance? Every business from its commencement and through its development and growth will need finance. But what type of finance is best suited...Research and Development
Research and development (R&D) by UK companies is being actively encouraged by Government through a range of tax incentives. The government views investment in research...Share Ownership of Employees EMI
Retaining and motivating staff are key issues for many employers. Research in the UK and USA has shown a clear link between employee share ownership...Trusts
What are trusts? Trusts are a long established mechanism which allows individuals to benefit from the assets without assuming the legal ownership of those assets...Valuing Your Business
There are many reasons why you may need to calculate the value of your business. Here we consider the range of methods available as well...VAT: Seven Key Points for the Smaller Business
This factsheet focuses on VAT matters of relevance to the smaller business. A primary aim is to highlight common risk areas as a better understanding...Publications
About Us Brochure
Click here to download a PDF copy of our About Us brochure.Autumn Statement 2015
We recently sent you our Autumn Statement summary. Draft legislation has now been published and we are enclosing further information with more detail on specific...Autumn Statement 2016
A summary of the Autumn Statement 2016 is now available to view. Please click here. Draft legislation has now been published, click here to read...Budget 2016
George Osborne presented the first Spring Budget of this Parliament on Wednesday 16 March 2016. In his speech the Chancellor reported on ‘an economy set...Budget 2017
Here is our summary of the Chancellors spring 2017 Budget report, please click here to view. We hope you find this informative, but if...Employers Guide – Workplace Pensions (Auto Enrolment)
To view our guide on Workplace Pensions (Auto Enrolment) click here.Inheritance tax on UK residential property
In the July 2015 Summer Budget, the Government announced that an Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) charge would be imposed on UK residential property held through offshore...HMRC Software Issues – We may not be able to file your Tax Return Online
HMRC has recently acknowledged that there are a number of issues affecting 2016/17 tax computations and the ability to file 2016/17 tax returns electronically. In...Making Tax Digital – The Proposals
In 2015 the Government announced a major plan to modernise the tax administration system by introducing digital services for tax. This is the most substantial...Making Tax Digital – An Update
Further to our last communication in November regarding the Government’s plan to digitise and modernise the tax administration system, we are now able to confirm...MAKING TAX DIGITAL (MTD) – LATEST UPDATE!
HMRC have announced a new timetable for Making Tax Digital which will mean that the smallest businesses and landlords will not be made to move...Review Newsletter July 2017
Please click here to read the Review Newsletter July 2017.REVIEW NEWSLETTER SPRING 2017
Please click here to read the Review Newsletter Spring 2017Tax Rates 2017/18
Click here to read the latest tax rates for 2017/18.VAT Flat Rate Scheme changes from 1st April 2017
The VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) is designed to simplify the calculation of VAT due for small businesses. VAT is calculated by applying a predetermined...Reforms to the taxation of non-UK domiciles from April 2017
On 5 December 2016, HMRC finally published their draft legislation in respect of the changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciles from 6 April 2017...Review Newsletter December 2016
Please click here to read the Review Newsletter December 2016. .Review Newsletter July 2016
Tax Specialist – Laith Al-Hilfi Joins Rayner Essex Rayner Essex has launched its Middle East team with the appointment of Laith Al-Hilfi to cater for the growing demand ...Webinars/Video