MoneyAs the tax year progresses, many owners of small limited companies want to know the maximum amount that they can pay themselves in dividends in the current tax year, before having to pay any higher rate tax.
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German flagThe importance to a UK business of a customer’s German MwSt registration number, and how to check that an MwSt number is valid and correct.
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Piggy bank with moneyComparison of the different options for extracting surplus money from a small limited company which is becoming dormant, and the tax implications.
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USA flagThe VAT rules between the UK and the USA as they apply to a small UK business. Whether VAT needs to be charged.
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Houses and moneySome ideas on how to save tax when you have income from a buy-to-let rental property.
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Finland flagAs Finland 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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NINO cardAn overview of Class 2 National Insurance, as it applies to self-employed sole traders. Details of the Small Earnings Exception, and other exemptions.
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Swedish flagAs Sweden 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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MortgageMost buy-to-let property investors with capital repayment mortgages (as opposed to interest-only mortgages) are surprised to learn that they cannot deduct the mortgage payments in full when working out the income from the property for tax purposes.
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ShippingThe documents required as proof of export to avoid charging UK VAT when sending goods overseas.