When you think of Ant Middleton, you probably picture the no-nonsense ex-Special Forces guy from SAS: Who Dares Wins. But in a recent twist, Ant and his wife Emilie have found themselves in a spot of bother… not on a battlefield, but in the boardroom. As of March 2025, the couple has been banned from […]
Understanding director responsibilities: Lessons from Ant Middleton’s disqualification Read More »
If you’re a contractor or small business owner working from home all or some of the time, you’ve probably looked for ways to maximise your business expenses. One area that often sparks debate is home renovations: can you, or should you, put those costs through your business? On the surface, it might seem like a
Home renovations & taxes: Smart business move or risky strategy? Read More »
Renting out a property can be a great way to earn extra income. But if you’ve forgotten to declare rental income to HMRC, time is of the essence. It’s important to take action now. Ignoring the issue won’t make it go away. In fact, it could lead to hefty fines, backdated tax bills, and even
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An overview of Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR). Written by Louise Barker, Group Marketing Director at Opus Advisory Group – Companion Accountancy’s third-party partner. Once upon a time, Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) used to be called Entrepreneurs Relief. It has long been a boon for entrepreneurs selling their businesses.
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Financial management is one key area that can make or break your success as a small business owner (see also our blog on cashflow forecasting). While most business owners focus on yearly financial statements for tax purposes, management accounts provide insights into your day-to-day and month-to-month performance. To make management accounts work for you, you’ll
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As a contractor, protecting your business is a top priority (as well as cashflow and bookkeeping, of course). While many focus on delivering quality work and managing client relationships, one area that often gets overlooked is having the right insurance in place. We’ve gone over the essential types of insurance every contractor should consider. These
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A P11D is the form used to report benefits in kind paid to directors and employees which have not been subject to PAYE tax. In this article we’ll look in detail at what you need to know.
Limited Company Directors: What you need to know about your P11D Read More »
Each year when your personal tax return is prepared, if your tax liability is more than £1,000 and more than 80% of your income isn’t taxed at source then payments on account will be due.
Is Your Payment on Account Due by 31st July? Read More »
VAT is one of those taxes that every business owner and contractor needs to know about even if you’re not VAT registered yet, it’s important to understand how the rules affect your business and what your options are if and when the question of registration comes up.
Do I need to register for VAT and if so on which scheme? Read More »
Payments on account are advance payments towards your tax bill, based on your liability in the last tax year.
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