We would like to remind all employers that on 1 October 2008 the National Minimum Wage will be increasing.
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As France and the UK are fellow states of the EC, there are complicated VAT rules affecting business carried out between the 2 countries. This post outlines the main issues as they apply to a small UK business.
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Advice on the most important aspects of a business plan, to avoid the main pitfalls and to give the best chance of success in securing funding.
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The status of these islands for VAT purposes often causes confusion for UK businesses selling goods or services there: are they part of the UK, or aren’t they? Does VAT need to be charged?
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The background to closing down a limited company, and an outline of the steps needed in a straightforward case.
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The status of this island for VAT purposes often causes confusion for UK businesses selling goods or services there: is it part of the UK, or not?
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Are we heading for a recession? That now seems likely, especially in view of the Chancellor’s recent comments. Small businesses should consider preparing for this now, so they are ready to weather any economic storm. Here is our list of steps to consider.
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What with mortgage interest, repairs and empty periods to deal with, most buy-to-let property investors sometimes make a rental loss on their property. They then want to know whether they can claim any sort of tax refund or tax relief on that loss.
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Where a person is planning on running more than one business, he often wants to know whether he can run them all under one limited company, or whether it is better to have a different company for each business.
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As part of the phased implementation of the Companies Act 2006, the dates by which small limited companies must file their accounts at Companies House are changing. These changes apply to all accounting periods that start on 6 April 2008 or later.
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