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Election result creates welcome stability as businesses plan for a post-Brexit Britian
The nation has spoken and one of the most dramatic elections of recent years has returned a Conservative government with one of the largest majorities since 1987. But what will this mean for businesses, many of whom have been treading water for the past three and a...
Christmas and New Years tips for businesses
As Christmas approaches we offer some seasonal HR and Financial Planning tips for businesses … For many businesses the great Christmas Party represents their main social event of the year, where everyone from directors to graduate trainees meet to celebrate...
THINKING OF SELLING YOUR BUSINESS?
TC’s Head of Legal Services James Allen outlines some of the key areas that business owners need to consider … With a new year looming and hopefully a little more stability following December’s general election, many business owners may well be thinking afresh...
MORTGAGE REVIEWS AND IHT PLANNING CENTRAL WHILE UK PROPERTY MARKET IN FLUX
Low interest rates continue to make property an attractive investment proposition, while falling house prices across many parts of the UK have sounded a warning bell and created a less positive landscape. Add to that the uncertainty around Brexit and a political...
Handling VAT in the event of a “No Deal” Brexit
Please note, the points below will only come into effect if there is a ‘no deal’ Brexit. If there is a deal with the EU then there should be a transitional period where most items will remain as they are currently for a period (maybe 12-18 months) to allow for...
CHARITIES FACE UNPRECEDENTED RISK THROUGH FRAUD
The charity sector faces unprecedented risks in the form of the emerging threats of cyber security and data and accounting manipulation. Mark Cummins of TC Group told delegates at a seminar that the consequences of fraud can range from disillusioned...
HMRC Delays Construction Industry Reverse Charge
HMRC have announced a delay to the implementation of the Construction Industry Reverse Charge to 1 October 2020. The reason given by HMRC is that representations from the Construction Industry have convinced them that it is not ready for the new rules. Therefore,...
CHANGES TO DIRECT BANK FEEDS – BE PREPARED
Users of cloud accounting software that utilise the bank feed feature need to be prepared for major changes that will come into effect from March 14, 2020, especially if they are with Barclays. These are a result of changes to EU law that are designed to create an...
Preparing for Brexit
The Brexit process continues and recent events have made the situation even more complex and unpredictable. As the clock ticks down to October 31st 2019 when the UK is scheduled to officially leave the EU, there is still much uncertainty around what Brexit will...