Mobile coverage in some of the most rural parts of Scotland will be improved with an additional £3.75 million investment. A further nine masts are earmarked for the Scottish Borders, Highlands, Angus and island communities, along with three to replace masts […]
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT – end of “soft landing”
MTD for VAT currently applies to VAT registered businesses with taxable turnover in excess of £85,000, the current VAT registration threshold. From 1 April 2022, MTD for VAT is being extended to all VAT registered businesses. HMRC have updated their […]
are you trading with the EU?
If your business moves goods between the UK and countries in the EU, they will need to follow new customs and tax rules. Their business will be affected by the new rules if they: buy goods from an EU seller […]
early signs of the “bounce back”?
Scotland’s onshore GDP is estimated to have increased by 2.1% in March, with growth in many sectors of the economy despite the ongoing restrictions for some customer-facing services. Output remained 5.4% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2020 and is 0.9% […]
reimburse private fuel by 6 July to avoid fuel benefit
One consequence of the recent periods of lockdown is that employees may have driven fewer private miles in their company cars, particularly where they have not been driving to the office. If they are to avoid being taxed on the […]
attracting talent in today’s market
Great businesses are made up of great people. Everyone knows that it’s the people that make a business what it is. However, in many sectors, the job market leans in favour of the candidates. Good people are in short supply […]
Leadership in the ‘new normal’
The success of a team relies on its leader being able to effectively delegate and give clear direction. The most successful business leaders are those who have mastered the art of direction. Their communication skills tend to be top notch […]
making tax digital extended to more businesses
Currently only VAT registered businesses making taxable supplies in excess of the £85,000 VAT registration threshold are mandated to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules. Those rules require the business to keep digital business records and send VAT returns […]
details of fourth self-employed income support grant
Like the CJRS scheme for employers the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been extended to September 2021and details of claims for the fourth grant have now been released. This fourth grant covers February, March and April 2021. There will […]
details of the latest CJRS ‘furlough’ grants
The fourth version of the CJRS “furlough” grant scheme starts on 1 May 2021 and will run until 30 September with employees affected continuing to be supported such that they are entitled to be paid at least 80% of their […]
Could an employee ownership model help you to build a better business?
Businesses such as John Lewis are famous for being pioneers of the employee ownership model. When employees own a stake in a company it can create a positive culture. Businesses tend to move to an employee-owned model at different points […]
careers with ammu
Are you looking to develop and advance your skills and believe you have the potential to influence the success of our business and our clients? We have roles we’re currently recruiting for including: Trainee Accountant we’re recruiting a trainee accountant […]
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