
Budget 2021: All You Need to Know About the UK’s COVID Recovery Plan
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a raft of measures during his Budget 2021 speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The Chancellor set out the government’s tax and spending plans for the upcoming year whilst detailing the support on offer for businesses and individuals as part of the UK’s long-term economic recovery from the coronavirus… View Article

Directors’ Duties, Conflicts & Loans – What You Need to Know
In the UK, a company director has a variety of duties they are obliged to meet including in the areas of potential conflicts and rules that dictate any loan that might be made. This article provides basic guidance notes on the duties of a UK company director, company director conflicts of interest, and information on… View Article

How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax (CGT) In The UK
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was first introduced in 1965 and is a tax on the profit/gain you make from selling assets such as property, shares or other investments e.g. antiques and fine art. Capital gains are traditionally taxed at lower levels than income. A charge to CGT usually arises after you sell an asset but… View Article

How To Avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) On A Second Home
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that is payable on the purchase or transfer of land and property in England and Northern Ireland. It is also payable in respect of certain lease premiums. SDLT is usually chargeable by reference to the cash value of the transaction. However, the definition of ‘consideration’ is very… View Article

2021 Inheritance Tax Thresholds & Exemptions Explained
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is levied on a person’s estate when they die and can also be payable during a person’s lifetime on certain trusts and gifts. The rate of Inheritance Tax payable is 40% on death and 20% on lifetime gifts. The current IHT nil rate band is £325,000 per person, below which no Inheritance… View Article

Why You Should Make the Jump From Self-Employed to a Limited Company
In this article, we outline the key advantages of making the jump from a self-employed setup to a limited company. The simplest and most straightforward way to open a business is as a self-employed sole trader. As a sole trader, either on your own account or in partnership, you run your own business as a… View Article