New government proposals target the promoters of national insurance contribution (NIC) avoidance schemes, while plans are in place to introduce a zero rate of employer contributions in Freeports. Both measures are included in the National Insurance Contributions Bill 2021. Crackdown […]
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VAT deferral – apply online by 21 June 2021
The VAT deferral new payment scheme is open for all businesses who deferred paying VAT due between 20 March and 30 June 2020 and were unable to pay in full by 31 March 2021. If you apply to spread your […]
Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Driver and Operator Support Fund
This grant is for licensed taxi or private hire drivers and operators in Scotland, who are experiencing financial challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Taxi and private hire drivers If you are a licensed taxi or private hire […]
Local Authority Discretionary Fund
This grant is for businesses in Scotland who have not been eligible for previous business support grants. If your business is still being adversely impacted by Tier 4 restrictions (and you have not received any support), you are eligible to apply. The […]
managing mental health in the workplace
Supporting your team through turbulent and stressful times. After dealing with the effects of the pandemic for over a year, many people are feeling isolated working from home, while others are struggling to manage family responsibilities alongside the demands of […]
how to pivot your business strategy
If your business goes through a tough period, it may be time to pivot your strategy. Necessity is the mother of all invention. Many firms have had to pivot their business strategy due to the current market conditions. In order […]
beware mini-umbrella company fraud
HMRC are urging businesses to look out for the use of mini-umbrella companies (MUCs) to pay contractors supplying their labour via agencies and other intermediaries. Businesses need to be aware of the financial and reputational risks of such entities in […]
check that your shares qualify for CGT business asset disposal relief
A recent case before the tax tribunal has confirmed that all of a company’s shares are ordinary shares except those that carry a fixed rate of return. This is crucial as CGT business asset disposal (BAD) relief requires a shareholder […]
Companies House webinars
Join Companies House live webinars for quick and useful guidance. The webinars cover a range of topics, including: starting a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House and HMRC how intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and copyrights can […]
How to pay CJRS grants back
A new section to the guidance has been added by HMRC called ‘How to correct overclaims in your next claim’. On the webpage below you can find out how to pay all or some of your grant back if you […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) templates
HMRC has issued a template with the details of the employees you are claiming for (on or after 27 May 2021). If you are claiming for 16 to 99 employees on or after 27 May 2021, you will need to […]
promoting tourism
new £3 million fund to help industry rebuild. Tourism organisations will be able to apply for funding to promote key visitor destinations in a responsible and sustainable way, helping the sector to recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Administered by […]
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