We have prepared a selection of useful information for our clients covering various issues.

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1. STARTING UP IN BUSINESS

• 1.1 Starting up in business

• 1.2 Could I really make a go of it?

• 1.3 What business structure shall I use?

• 1.4 The business plan

• 1.5 Raising finance

• 1.6 Sources of finance

• 1.7 Insuring your business

2. GENERAL BUSINESS

• 2.1 Directors’ responsibilities

• 2.2 Preparing for your accountant 

• 2.3 Role of the company secretary

• 2.4 Grants

• 2.5 Valuing your business

3. CORPORATE AND BUSINESS TAX

• 3.1 IR35 Personal service companies

• 3.2 Corporation tax self assessment

• 3.3 Quarterly instalment payments

• 3.4 Tax saving opportunities for companies

• 3.5 Incorporation

• 3.6 Franchising

• 3.7 The Construction Industry Scheme

• 3.8 Capital Allowances

4. VAT

• 4.1 An introduction to VAT

• 4.2 VAT annual accounting scheme

• 4.3 VAT cash accounting

• 4.4 VAT flat rate scheme

• 4.5 VAT bad debt relief

5. EMPLOYMENT ISSUES

• 5.1 Travel and subsistence for directors and employees

• 5.2 Benefits in kind

• 5.3 Employer provided cars

• 5.4 National Insurance

• 5.5 Share ownership for Employees (EMI)

• 5.6 Payroll - Basic Procedures

6. EMPLOYMENT AND RELATED MATTERS

• 6.1 National Minimum Wage

• 6.2 Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Paternity Pay

• 6.3 Dismissal procedures

• 6.4 Recruitment procedures

• 6.5 Redundancy procedures

• 6.6 Managing absence

• 6.7 Health and safety

• 6.8 Legal working in the UK

• 6.9 Age discrimination

• 6.10 Annual leave

7. PERSONAL TAX

• 7.1 Taxation of the family

• 7.2 Charitable giving

• 7.3 Child tax credit

• 7.4 Enterprise investment scheme

• 7.5 Venture capital trusts

• 7.6 Tax aspects of property investment

• 7.7 Individual savings accounts (ISAs)

• 7.8 Buy to let properties

• 7.9 An Introduction to Self Assessment

8. CAPITAL TAXES

• 8.1 Use of trusts

• 8.2 Capital gains tax

• 8.3 Inheritance tax

• 8.4 An Introduction to Stamp Duty Land Tax

• 8.5 Capital gains tax and the family home

• 8.6 Pre-owned assets

9. PENSIONS

• 9.1 Stakeholder and personal pensions

• 9.2 Occupational pension schemes - Trustees' responsibilities

10. ICT

• 10.1 IT and Internet Terminology - The Jargon De-Mystified

• 10.2 E mail/internet access acceptable use policy

• 10.3 Choosing an Accounting Package

• 10.4 Data Security

11. OTHER

• 11.1 Charities

• 11.2 Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime

• 11.3 High Value Dealers

• 11.4 Limited liability partnerships

• 11.5 Community Amateur Sports Clubs

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