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Fact Sheets
Statutory Compliance
Are you up to date with the new Companies Act? The Companies Act 2006 (“the Act”) was aimed at simplifying the administration of companies, in...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 £15.1 billion in 2015, up 10% on the figure from the previous...Incorporation
The issue of whether to run your business as a company or a sole trader or partnership is an important one. 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 for 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
Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) Retaining and motivating staff are key issues for many employers. Research in the UK and USA has shown a clear link...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
Mixed Funds Cleansing Rules for Non-UK-Domiciliaries
The latest reforms to the taxation of UK resident but foreign domiciled individuals (“RND”) came into effect as expected from 6 April 2017. Read our...Tax Rates 2018/19
To view the Tax Rates for 2018/19, click here.Spring Statement 2018
The Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his first Spring Statement on Tuesday 13 March 2018. In his speech he provided an update on the economy and...Year End Tax Planning Guide 2018
Our full 2018 Year End Tax Planning Guide can be found by clicking this link.Review Newsletter Winter 2017 Edition
Click here to view the latest edition of our Winter NewsletterProposed Rates and Allowances 2018/19
Click here to see the Proposed Rates and Allowances for 2018/19.Budget Report 2017
Click here to view the latest edition of the Autumn Budget Report 2017.About Us Brochure
Click here to download a PDF copy of our About Us brochure.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.Tax 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
Reforms to the taxation of non-UK domiciles from April 2017 On 8 September 2017, the Treasury published Finance Bill (No.2) 2017 which contains the legislation...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