Research and development (R&D) by UK companies is being actively encouraged by Government through a range of tax incentives. The government views investment in research and development (‘R&D’) as a key to economic success. It is therefore committed to encouraging more smaller and medium sized (‘SME’) companies to claim R&D tax relief The incentives are […]
National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) are the legal minimum wage rates that must be paid to employees. Employers are liable to be penalised for not complying with the NMW and NLW rules. HMRC are the agency that ensures enforcement of the NMW and NLW. We highlight below the main principles […]
Agency Workers Regulations
Regulations which took effect from 1 October 2011 mean that workers supplied to a company, or to any other entity, by an agency will become entitled to receive pay and basic working conditions equivalent to any directly employed employees after a 12 week qualifying period. […]
Tax and the Company Car
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is in relation to the use of cars for business purposes and how this will affect the tax liability. Here, we will look at the various options available for business owners when it comes to work transport. The current system of tax relief and benefits in […]
That’s entertainment !
What is entertainment? Business entertainment includes hospitality which is provided free of charge to the recipient. In general, no form of business entertainment is allowable for tax purposes regardless of whether you personally think there is a purpose specifically related to your business UNLESS you are entertaining employees for the purpose of reward and motivation. […]