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Companies House will soon be introducing a new WebFiling account that will have more functionality with improved security features. It is the first step in creating a single sign-in across all Companies House services. The benefits of the new WebFiling account include: Multi-factor authentication. The ability to link your company
What is the TAAR? The Targeted Anti-Avoidance Rules (TAARs) have been with us for some time. First introduced in Finance Act 2016, it is now found in the Taxation (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005, section 396B, and is designed to prevent the former practice of ‘phoenixing’, whereby a shareholder,
In response to a recommendation by the Office of Tax Simplification the Government have introduced draft legislation for inclusion in Finance Bill 2023 that extends the no gain/no loss rule when a couple separate. Under the current rules the no gain/no loss rule that means that there is no CGT
Legislation has been passed which requires private rented houses across the entire city of Oxford to be registered with Oxford City Council. The Oxford City Council Selective Licensing Scheme 2022 comes into effect on 1st September 2022 and will end on 31st August 2027. With the early bird fee starting
When it’s more than one. But what constitutes multiple dwellings for HMRC? A transaction which is liable to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) may qualify for substantial relief, and property buyers can be tempted by the prospect of a tax refund. Many unscrupulous organisations are offering their services, offering to
Crypto currencies are becoming more mainstream. Ethereum tokens and block chain technology can be used to execute smart contracts which are automated and which complete when a pre-defined set of criteria are satisfied. More recently, this has driven the development of the decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO). A DAO can be
Generally speaking, in most owner managed businesses, dividends are more tax efficient than salary as dividends do not attract employees or employers NI. Dividends must be paid in proportion to the number of shares held. So if a dividend of £10 per share is declared then the holder of 10
By Rebecca Horne-Smith Legislation day was 20th July and this saw new draft legislation issued for rules surrounding disposals in connection with divorce etc. These new rules will come into effect for disposals made on or after 6th April 2023, although are subject to change before the publication of the
Did you know its “Plastic Free July”? And did you know that affected companies need to submit their first plastic packaging return this month? Plastic-free July started in Western Australia in 2011 and is now an annual event in over 150 countries; the aim of which is to educate consumers
The talent shortage continues to place a burden on the economy. As companies struggle to find the talent they need, now is the time to invest in new and more strategic approaches to developing an early talent pipeline. One way of bringing in new talent is through traineeships. A traineeship