Employee car ownership schemes draft changes explained
Written by Tax Partner, Ian Timms The government is proposing changes to the way employee car ownership scheme (ECOS) arrangements are treated for tax purposes. Under the draft Finance Bill 2025, ECOS will be brought into the scope of the benefit in kind rules that already apply to company cars. The aim of this […]
Upcoming changes to the capital goods scheme and what they mean for businesses
Written by VAT Director, Diana Savory This is a UK VAT mechanism designed to ensure that the about of VAT a business reclaims on certain assets reflects the actual use of the asset. Predominantly, it impacts businesses that are either partly exempt, or will let property to a connected partly, that is partly exempt. […]
Understanding corporation tax implications when liquidating your company
Written by Tax Partner, Ian Timms When a company becomes insolvent, there are many issues to be dealt with, and tax is likely low down on the list of priorities. However, there can be many tax implications when it comes to liquidations, and it is very important to get this right. For insolvent companies, the […]
Why your business should consider a holding company structure
Written by Tax Partner, Ian Timms Many business owners start their business journey by setting up a limited company and it continues as such for many years without thinking about whether the structure can be improved. Talk to us To maximise tax efficiency, minimise risk and be better prepared for a potential future sale or […]
Making the most of your company profits
Written by Private Client Associate Manager, Sandeep Daudia When running a small or medium sized business, getting your approach to remuneration and profit extraction right is essential, primarily, for most director-shareholders, this is to optimise the amount of their hard-earned money they get to keep and not give away to the taxman. Most directors […]
Limited by Shares vs Limited by Guarantee
Written by Co-sec Senior Associate, Charlotte Leslie Private limited companies in the UK are limited either by shares or by guarantee. Both types result in an entity that is legally separate from its members, separating the company and its owners. Similarly, both types of company are capable of entering into contracts as a legal entity […]
What is the difference between Dissolution and Liquidation?
Written by Co-sec Senior Associate, Charlotte Leslie If you decide that you’d like to close your company, you will need to make a choice between dissolving or liquidating. Both options will result in the eventual closure of your company, but via very different processes. The key distinction lies in your company’s financial health and […]
Webinar recording: Maximizing your intellectual property – insights on tax, legal, and economic strategies
https://youtu.be/MXGNyTOS6kw Most businesses sit on intellectual property worth far more than they realise. Yet countless companies fail to extract maximum value from their IP assets, missing out on significant tax benefits, revenue opportunities, and strategic advantages that could transform their bottom line. This webinar brings together specialists from three leading firms to share practical […]
Does your first finance hire need to be an employee?
Written by Director of Transformation, Russell Frayne Looking for more insights on getting your foundational hires right? Join our upcoming webinar ‘What Tech Founders Get Wrong About Risk and How to Fix It Early‘ (10th September, 10-11am) where we’ll explore how strategic decisions around legal, financial, and people foundations can prevent major headaches as you […]
Hub: Doing business in the UK
The UK offers a stable business environment with well-established legal frameworks and access to capital markets. As a major global economy, it provides opportunities for companies looking to expand internationally. Setting up operations in the UK means understanding the local regulatory requirements. Two areas need particular attention from the outset. Talk to us What […]