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Is Your Business Ready for MTD for ITSA and Digital Tax?
Tax systems in the UK are undergoing a digital revolution and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is leading this charge. This is a big change for sole traders and landlords. MTD for ITSA is designed to reduce mistakes, save time, and simplify compliance with digital record-keeping and regular updates. […]
Getting Ready for BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two Compliance
The OECD/G20 BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two initiative is rewriting the rules for global tax compliance. If your company earns more than â¬750 million in annual revenue, youâll soon need to comply with the new 15% global minimum tax rate. It is a game-changer for businesses with a global footprint. Countries like Japan, South […]
GPSR explained | Swoop UK
Read on if you sell to NI and the EU. All you need to know about the General Product Safety Regulation If you’re a UK-based business selling non-food products into Northern Ireland and/or the European Union, you’ll be subject to GPSR as of 13th December 2024. Failure to comply with these new rules could be […]
UK Self Assessment Tax Deadlines Made Simple
Tax season can be stressful with various deadlines to remember. Missing any could result in penalties, so hereâs a simple guide to key UK tax deadlines: Â Registering for Self Assessment: 5th October If youâre filing a self-assessment tax return for the first time, register with HMRC by 5th October. This is required if […]
Making the business case for your RSVP this holiday season
Events are a great way to make connections that will benefit your business – you just need to make sure you approach them properly. This time of year is party season: between September and New Year’s Day, you’ll find many calls on your downtime. But can you justify slipping out from work early to put […]
How the Autumn 2024 budget will affect SMEs
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Autumn Budget 2024: Looking at the impact on SMEs
“The CGT increase on asset sales/business sales could affect future retirement plans, meaning clients are working longer to some degree or saving more heavily. Salary sacrifice is now more attractive given that NI rates have increased.” Stamp Duty Land Tax: The increase in Stamp Duty Land Tax for additional properties will affect businesses purchasing property. […]
UK interest rates cut to 4.75% from 5%: What this means for small business owners
For small business owners in the UK, recent news of an interest rate cut from 5% to 4.75% is a welcome relief. This change marks the lowest rate in over a year and offers real benefits for businesses looking to reduce financing costs, manage debt more effectively, or explore new growth opportunities. In this blog, […]
Companies House Transition Plan: New Economic Crime Act
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) will bring about some of the most substantial changes to company law since 1844. Its main goal is to make business practices more transparent and tackle financial crime more effectively.  So, what does this mean for small and large businesses? Letâs break down the key points […]
Challenge and Opportunity: how to succeed in the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market
Borrowers can get an edge by appealing to lenders – particularly when the market is getting competitive Are you wondering where the opportunities are in the 2025 commercial or buy-to-let mortgage market? Let’s take a look. New lending for commercial real estate plummeted by 33 percent last year to the lowest point since 2013. For […]