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National Living Wage and National Minimum changes from April 2021 17 Feb 2021 Deadlines, Employment, Policy - Minimum wage amounts are increased annually, but in April 2021 the age threshold for the National Living Wage will also be reduced.
Will Capital Gains Tax Increase In The March 2021 Budget? 2 Feb 2021 Opinion, Policy, Tax - A CGT increase has been suggested on multiple occasions ahead of the March 2021 Budget. What are Rishi Sunak's options?
Brexit & VAT 20 Nov 2020 Brexit, Deadlines, Policy, Tax - With the UK finally leaving the EU customs union on 31st December 2020, rules around import/export and VAT are changing.
Intellectual Property: How Brexit Has Affected Rules 16 Nov 2020 Brexit, Policy - At the end of the Brexit transition period the UK will separate from the EU IP system, and UK IP rules will change accordingly.
Furloughed Employees To Receive Full Redundancy Payments 24 Aug 2020 COVID-19, Policy - The Government recently announced legislation, designed to guarantee that furloughed workers receive their full entitlement if they are subsequently made redundant,
COVID-19 Government Measures: Is It State Aid? 14 May 2020 COVID-19, Policy - The EU adopted a Temporary Framework to allow State Aid during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are the UK Government measures that are considered State Aid.
What’s Next For Entrepreneurs’ Relief? 17 Feb 2020 Policy, Tax - There has been speculation that Entrepreneurs' Relief will be reviewed in the upcoming 11 March Budget. What will change? Will ER be scrapped or reformed?
National Living Wage And Minimum Wage To Increase In April 2020 3 Feb 2020 Employment, Policy - From 1 April 2020, the National Living Wage will rise from £8.21 per hour to £8.72 per hour. Workers who receive the Minimum Wage will also see a raise.
EORI Number: What Is It, And Do You Need One? 22 Oct 2019 Brexit, Policy - After Brexit, UK businesses will need an EORI number that starts with GB will be needed to move goods in and out of the UK.
Practicalities of forming a partnership 15 Apr 2019 Policy, Strategy - Although there are no legal formalities involved in establishing a partnership, which may come into existence under an oral agreement, it's a good idea to have a formal partnership deed drawn up.
Entrepreneurs Relief – What did the Budget change? 14 Dec 2018 Policy, Tax - Before the Autumn Budget, earlier this year, it was rumored that the Chancellor would scrap Entrepreneurs’ Relief. Eventually, this was not the case. However, the scheme eligibility criteria have been modified. Changes to the “personal company” criteria are effective from Budget Day, the extension of the qualifying period will be applied starting on 6 April 2019.
How To Choose A Legal Structure For Your Business 7 Dec 2018 Policy, Strategy - Starting a company, you have a variety of options to choose from in terms of the legal structure of the newborn entities. Each comes with pros and cons in the long and short term.