
‘Associated Companies Rules’ what are they and why is it important to understand them?
This article explores the ‘associated companies rules’ which came into effect alongside the new corporation tax rules from 1 April 2023.
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This article explores the ‘associated companies rules’ which came into effect alongside the new corporation tax rules from 1 April 2023.

HMRC have just announced that they will raise interest rates on late payments by a further 0.25% from 31 May 2023 to 7%. Repayment rates will also increase to 3.5%

Jeremy Hunt’s first Budget announced on Wednesday 15 March 2023 may have been a bit of a damp squib for small business, but after the chaos of Autumn 2022, for accountants, tax advisors, economists and software companies around the country I suspect there was a huge sigh of relief.
So rather than complain about the lack of anything interesting to talk about, perhaps we should remember that sometimes a little bit of stability goes a long way!

What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)? The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of rules and regulations that govern the way tax is handled for those working in

The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) was introduced in April 2022 on plastic packaging that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic content – read the full article to find out if you are affected, and what to do if you are!

It’s Christmas!! Well nearly! ???????? We have a very special guest in the office today – Scoobie, Olivia’s absolutely gorgeous Labrador puppy, although at six months old he’s not so

Personal Brands and Tax – what expenses you can and cannot claim Personal brands becoming increasingly important for all types of businesses and the individuals who run them. Business owners

We were recently approached by The Fermenter’s Guild to write an article for their members on the top things to consider when setting up or growing their business. Only after

Can a ‘DIY housebuilder’ reclaim VAT spent on materials used to build their home, despite that as individuals they are not VAT registered? The answer is a categorical YES you

Advisory fuel rates will stay the same for the quarter beginning 1 December 2022, except for fully electric vehicles where the rate will increase to 8p per mile. The rate

As a landlord, it has been a legal requirement to hold your tenant’s deposit in a government approved and regulated tenancy deposit scheme, since the Housing Act 2004 came into

Day-to-day life is complicated enough for any construction firm without the added burden of deciphering construction accounting. Accounting for construction firms is a complex and fast-moving landscape, especially when you