SMEs
Chancellor considers online sales tax for e-commerce retail sector
Jul 28, 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is considering the introduction of a new sales tax for the online retail sector in a bid to help the struggling high street compete with the e-commerce sector. The Treasury published a call for evidence last week, ...
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Only a quarter of eligible businesses registered for ‘Eat out to help out’ scheme
Jul 23, 2020
According to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), only a quarter of eligible businesses in the hospitality sector have signed up to the new ‘Eat out to help out scheme’. It is believed that since registration for the ...
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UK SMEs optimistic for future despite Coronavirus pandemic
Jul 16, 2020
According to the latest research, the majority of UK based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are optimistic about the future despite the huge challenges many businesses are facing as a result of the pandemic. The research, which was compiled by Facebook, ...
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Can I save money by leasing a car through my company?
Jun 29, 2020
Is it cheaper to lease a car through a limited company? It’s a question we’re often asked, but the answer isn’t quite so straightforward. Leasing a vehicle in any shape or form can save you money and improve cash flow by ...
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Businesses access £35 billion through COVID-19 support schemes
Jun 10, 2020
The Government has now delivered almost £35 billion in corporate finance to businesses affected by COVID-19, it has been revealed. The figures, published by the British Business Bank (BBB), highlight the importance of the business support schemes three months after shops ...
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Trade Credit Reinsurance scheme to support 630,000 UK businesses
Jun 05, 2020
More than 630,000 UK businesses have been given the confidence to trade during Covid-19 after the Government announced guarantees of up to £10 billion to Trade Credit Insurance schemes. Trade Credit Insurance enables businesses to trade safe in the knowledge that ...
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One-third of SMEs ‘may never re-open’ after Covid-19, study reveals
May 20, 2020
One-third of small businesses believe they will never reopen as a result of Covid-19 disruption, according to the latest research. The finding forms part of the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) new membership survey - a poll of more than 5,000 ...
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COVID-19: The impact on company car benefit in kind
May 06, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people in the UK are now working from home or have been placed on furlough leave, meaning that they are not using their employer-provided company car. But what is the impact on the benefit ...
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IR35: House of Lords committee calls for reform of off-payroll working rules
Apr 30, 2020
A House of Lords committee report that is reviewing the planned changes to the IR35 off-payroll working rules has called for a reform of the rules, stating that there are ‘inherent flaws’ in the legislation. IR35 was intended to be introduced ...
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Businesses who defer VAT payments should continue to file returns as usual, says HMRC
Apr 28, 2020
Businesses who have deferred VAT payments until the end of June 2020 should continue to file Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns as normal, the regulator has confirmed. The guidance comes after the Government announced that all businesses severely affected by Covid-19 ...
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