Capital Gains valuations of goodwill
Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes the lead. Whether the goodwill belongs to a sole trader, partnership or limited company, HMRC’s SAV team
VAT relief for the disabled
VAT relief is available on goods and services for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities. There are special VAT reliefs available for certain people living with disabilities or long-term
Current Inheritance Tax thresholds
Married couples can pass on up to £1 million tax-free if they plan their estates carefully. The Inheritance Tax (IHT) nil-rate band is currently £325,000. This means there is normally no IHT to pay
Verifying your ID at Companies House
You now need to set up a verified GOV.UK One Login to confirm your identity with Companies House. To verify your identity at Companies House, you can use the GOV.UK online verification service if you
An employee’s emergency contact details are strictly private
A recent ruling affirms that an employer is directly liable for the unauthorised disclosure of an employee's private information. An employee worked at a JD Wetherspoon pub for approximately eighteen
Big cuts to electricity network costs for heavy industries
The UK Government has unveiled a landmark plan to reduce electricity network charges for the country’s most energy intensive industries, such as steel, ceramics, glass and chemicals, slashing costs by
UK Export Finance: Empowering UK Businesses to Go Global
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK’s export credit agency and government-backed financier. Its mission is to ensure that no viable UK export fails simply due to lack of funding or insurance. What
Double Tax Conventions and IHT
Double tax on estates can still hit families hard, even with treaties in place. When someone dies with ties to more than one country, their estate may face inheritance tax in both jurisdictions.
New requirements for Overseas Entities
Overseas property owners must now report earlier ownership changes or risk penalties from 31 July 2025. Under new rules introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, entities
Applying for a National Insurance number
Working or claiming benefits in the UK? You may need to apply for a National Insurance number first. If you do not already have one, your NI number is essential for tracking tax, National Insurance