A leading tax body has criticised the changes to the current ESC C16 regime, which caps the amount of a final dividend distribution that is eligible for favourable tax treatment when a company is wound up.
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The end of the 2011-12 tax year is fast approaching – 5 April 2012. In this article, we look at some of the issues that you may like to consider while there is still time to act.
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The latest Aviva SME Pulse report paints a rather depressing picture of entreprenurialism in the UK today, with one third of SME owners saying they are losing the drive to go it alone, and may even consider returning to the mainstream jobs market.
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If you are registered for VAT, have to file a VAT return in the near future, or are concerned about putting the wrong amounts on your VAT return, here are 5 VAT traps to watch out for.
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A North-West accountancy firm has warned small businesses that they may be investigated by HMRC is they have failed to register for VAT, following an amnesty period which ended on December 31st.
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One of the keys to success in any venture is having an accurate and informative business plan. It will set a clear direction and ensure you spend your time productively. As a vital document, you need to invest time getting it right before you make any key business decisions.
There are numerous tools and sources of information online, that allow you to research and plan virtually any business idea. Here are a few of our favourites.
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If you are thinking of setting up a website for your business, you will need to find the right company to provide web hosting.
Based on our own experiences at Bytestart, here are some tips to ensure you choose the right provider from day one.
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According to the ICAEW, the start of a new year is a good time to think about starting up on your own, and given the importance of SMEs to the community, the Government is currently conducting an enquiry into entrepreneurship.
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Time is running out if for businesses used to submitting paper VAT returns each quarter. From April, all VAT registered visitors will have to submit their returns via the web, and settle their liabilities electronically too.
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Figures show that investment under the Corporate Venturing Scheme surged by 65% in its final year, leading some experts to suggest that the Government were too hasty in scrapping the scheme.
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