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Cutting the cost of a company car

Business Tax, Personal Tax

You want to help your young son replace the ancient car he currently drives. The plan is for your company to buy it but for the running costs to be met by your son. That’s fine with him but is there a more tax and cost-effective alternative?

23.06.2025

Changes to NDAs from 1 October 2025

Business law, Employment law

From 1 October 2025 non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) will become unenforceable if they prevent victims of crime from making certain disclosures. What does the new law say?

16.06.2025

When will you have to register your new business for MTD?

Business Tax, Personal Tax

The timetable for mandatory use of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA) by existing businesses is well established. But when must you use MTD ITSA if you start a new business or create a new income stream?

14.06.2025

EU law change for virtual events: how will it affect you?

VAT

Your business organises live events online, charging delegates a fee to attend. What are the rules about charging VAT and what changes took place on 1 January 2025 that will affect you if EU delegates attend your sessions?

11.06.2025

Forthcoming changes to statutory sick pay

Business Tax, Employment law

According to statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rate of sickness absence fell to an average of 4.4 working days lost per worker in 2024, down from 4.9 days in 2023. Whilst this is good news for employers, forthcoming changes to statutory sick pay (SSP) are less good news. What do you need to know?

10.06.2025

Is it a fix? HMRC’s updated employment status tool

Business Tax

HMRC has revamped its “check employment status for tax” tool (CEST) and amended its guidance. What’s new and is it any better than the previous version at deciding on a worker’s employment status?

09.06.2025