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Reforms to taxation of non-doms from April 2025

From 6 April 2025, the remittance basis of taxation will be scrapped in favour of a residence-based system. A new 4-year Foreign Income and Gains regime offers tax relief for new arrivals, while transitional measures aim to ease the shift. Here’s

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Reminder of Employer’s NIC changes from April 25

From 6 April 2025, employers will face a 1.2% rise in National Insurance contributions, alongside a lower NICs threshold. However, an increased Employment Allowance aims to ease the burden for small businesses. Here’s what you need to prepare for

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Rolling over capital gains

Business Asset Rollover Relief allows you to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when reinvesting proceeds from selling business assets. By rolling gains into the cost of new assets, tax is postponed until the new asset is sold. Learn how this relief can

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Dealing with company unpaid debts

Unpaid debts can put a limited company at risk of a winding-up petition, potentially leading to liquidation. Creditors may act via court judgments or statutory demands, forcing companies to settle debts. Learn how this process works and the

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Claiming VAT on pre-registration purchases

Businesses can reclaim VAT on pre-registration expenses if they relate to taxable supplies made after VAT registration. The rules differ for goods and services, with time limits of 4 years for goods and 6 months for services. Proper understanding

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Beware false business rates warnings

The 2023 Revaluation updates business property rateable values, based on April 2021 valuations. While challenges are open until March 2026, beware of false claims about earlier deadlines and unscrupulous agents pushing for quick decisions or upfront

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Designating a property as your main residence

Owning more than one property? You can claim Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief on just one at a time. By formally electing your main residence within two years of property changes, you can optimise your CGT exemption and make the most of key tax

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