by Gary Woosey | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, HMRC, SME, SMEs, Tax
If your business has a turnover of £90,000 or more and sells products or services subject to VAT, then you must register to pay it and file a return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) – at least once every three months. Your VAT return is a critical component of...
by Gary Woosey | Apr 23, 2024 | Blog, Finance, HMRC, SME, SMEs
If you choose to offer certain benefits to your employees, then you may incur additional Class 1 National Insurance (NI) liabilities which must be reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This applies to benefits known as ‘benefits in kind’ (BIKs), as they are...
by Gary Woosey | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog, Finance, SME, SMEs, Tax
In a new initiative designed to reduce paper use and unnecessary confusion, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a significant change to the way that taxpayers are notified of a repayment. From 8 April 2024, HMRC will no longer send out a letter notifying...
by Gary Woosey | Mar 5, 2024 | Blog, Finance, SME, SMEs, Tax
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance objectives (ESG) and sustainability is becoming more popular for business owners at every level. However, overhauling business processes and purchasing new, greener assets can present a significant cost to SMEs and...
by Gary Woosey | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog, SME, SMEs
The UK economy is built on SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs. In 2022/23, over 800,000 new businesses were registered nationwide, an increase of 6.4 per cent on the previous period. SMEs are significant contributors to wider economic health and their continued...
by Gary Woosey | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, SME, SMEs
Alternative routes to employment are in the National Apprenticeship Week spotlight this week. Do you think apprenticeships are right for your business? Apprenticeship opportunities are far more diverse and accessible for businesses than many people think. We’re...
