News and press releases
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Business tax reductions 'may not tempt offshore companies home'
24/06/2010
The business-friendly measures announced in George Osborne's Budget this week are unlikely to encourage a raft of offshore companies to return to the UK, it has been claimed.
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Start-up owners 'cannot take short cuts'
24/06/2010
Would-be entrepreneurs should ensure they have conducted thorough planning and market testing before incorporating, it has been suggested.
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Company directors support emergency Budget measures
23/06/2010
More than four out of every five company directors in the UK support the government's Budget measures announced yesterday, a study has found.
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Business owners 'worried about Capital Gains Tax'
21/06/2010
Company owners in the UK are worried about the prospect of tax rises in tomorrow's mini-Budget, it has been claimed.
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Budget 2010: Chancellor 'must encourage private sector growth'
21/06/2010
With George Osborne charged with reducing the UK's significant national debt, company owners across the UK are waiting nervously for next week's mini-Budget.
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Companies House looks to avoid job losses
14/06/2010
Hopes are high that redundancies can be avoided at Companies House, despite confirmation that the executive agency's Nantgarw office is to close.
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Regulatory compliance 'a burden for company directors'
11/06/2010
Legislation and regulations imposed on businesses since the financial crisis are weighing heavily on UK company directors, it has been suggested.
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Scottish company formation rate 'declined during 2009'
11/06/2010
Company formation activity declined in Scotland during the recession, a new study has indicated.
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CGT rise 'will not damage UK company formations'
04/06/2010
British entrepreneurs will not be damaged by any changes to capital gains tax (CGT), the new business secretary has claimed.
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Companies Act means directors share responsibility, FSA says
26/05/2010
UK firms have raised concerns that the city watchdog is being too heavy-handed in its approach to regulation with regard to corporate governance, prompting a greater need than ever for businesses to ensure Companies Act compliance.
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Corporate tax rate reduction 'will lead to economic growth'
21/05/2010
Chancellor George Osborne's pledge to set the UK's corporate tax rate at the lowest in the G20 nations is a "worthwhile goal", according to a leading independent financial adviser.
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UK company formations 'must brand early for success'
20/05/2010
New UK company formations should make branding a top priority as early as possible if they want to stand out from the crowd, one firm has advised.
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Corporation tax reduction may encourage UK company formations
19/05/2010
New chancellor George Osborne is widely expected to cut corporation tax by as much as 3p in the pound, which could spark a surge of new UK company formations as entrepreneurs take advantage of a friendlier business environment.
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Company search reports could have prevented financial services ban
19/05/2010
A former senior partner at Atlantic Law has been permanently banned from working in financial services after it was found he had behaved recklessly.
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Companies Act fraudster jailed for 8 years
18/05/2010
Businesses have been reminded of the importance of sticking to their Companies Act obligations after a financial adviser was jailed for eight years.
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IR35 compliance victory for IT contractor
14/05/2010
An IT contractor has emerged victorious from an IR35 compliance case involving HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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Offshore company formations' could set sights on Scotland'
05/05/2010
Scotland could become the next hot spot for offshore company formations if Holyrood receives greater tax powers in the future, according to one businessman.
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Further update on company names
23/04/2010
Update on same names regulations
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Tories 'would make UK business-friendly', says Clarke
21/04/2010
Former chancellor and current shadow business secretary Ken Clarke has stated that a Conservative government would not raise corporation tax if it came to power in the next general election.
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Calculating a rebate 'can be complicated'
14/04/2010
Calculating a tax rebate can be a complicated process which may require offshore accounting and VAT services, according to one expert.
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HMRC sets out new list of acceptable GAAPs
14/04/2010
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an updated list of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) for offshore funds wishing to apply to enter the Reporting Fund regime.
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Tax compliance factsheets published
13/04/2010
A number of guides have been published that are designed to make complying with the UK's tax code more easy.
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HMRC issues compatible corporation tax software
13/04/2010
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a new list of recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax Online service.
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New business tax framework unveiled
13/04/2010
The government has unveiled the new business tax framework, the result of the forum on tax launched after the 2008 Budget and designed to create a "stable, sustainable and competitive business tax system"
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New Money Laundering Regulations Registration penalties introduced
31/03/2010
A new system of penalties has been brought into effect for those who fail to apply for Money Laundering Regulations Registration.
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Forward Programme publication 'could simplify UK company administration'
29/03/2010
The Forward Programme for this financial year has been published, which highlights all of the business regulation being introduced during this period.
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UK company formation process 'could rest on current consultation'
26/03/2010
A consultation paper has been issued on changes to the registration of charges created by organisations, which could affect UK company formations.
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Gift Aid tax regulation change 'will allow EU charities to claim'
25/03/2010
New changes will allow organisations to claim gift aid on UK donations anywhere within the European Union (EU), which will increase the number of occasions where the tax on these can be reclaimed.
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Budget 'could make tax services easier to use'
25/03/2010
A number of the measures announced in this year's Budget have been designed to make UK tax services easier to use for companies, an expert has asserted.
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Time limits for many tax assessments revised
23/03/2010
From April 1st, a four-year time limit for assessments and claims under compliance checks legislation will be introduced, which could benefit those considering UK company formations.
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