As 1-Jan-21 draws ever nearer what changes should your SME business prepare to adopt ready for Brexit: Exporting Goods to the EU Despatches are renamed exports. Apply for an EORI number (which will look something like: GB123456789123). Check whether what you sell is a restricted good that requires an export licence. Check whether there are…
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VAT registered businesses working within the construction sector should be aware that new reverse charge VAT administration rules are being introduced wef 1 March 2021 (delayed from original October 2019 launch date). The Government announced in the 2018 Budget that they are trying to reduce missing trader fraud; where builders collect VAT from their customers…
Find out the up-to-date information on local business grants from West Suffolk Council during the COVID-19 pandemic: COVID-19 support for business – grants (westsuffolk.gov.uk)
On 5th January 2021 the Chancellor announced new one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through the new lockdown. The one-off top-ups will be granted to closed businesses as follows: £4,000 for businesses with a rateable value of £15,000 or under…
In March 2020 the Government temporarily suspended wrongful trading provisions until 30 September 2020. The purpose of this measure had been to ensure that company directors could continue to operate during Covid-19 without worrying about becoming personally liable for wrongful trading. On 26 November 2020, following the 2nd lock down, new legislation came…
On 17th December the government announced a further extension to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Scheme loans (CBILS) – meaning that businesses now have until 31st March 2021 (previously 31st January) to apply. This welcome announcement means that more businesses will be able to enter the loan scheme, benefitting from the needed funds during these…
The New Year is approaching and so is the deadline for filing your Self-Assessment Tax return – January 31, 2021. Our tax experts can ensure everything is completed accurately and submitted on time. If you need help or advice with your tax return or any other accounting or financial matters, please contact your local…
