Business Fact Sheets

We have provided you with a range of free business fact sheets, which we feel will be of benefit to you and your business. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for advice or to discuss any action you may need to take.

Starting up in business

	Starting up in Business.
	Could I really make a go of it?
	What Business Structure shall I use?
	The Business Plan.
	Raising Finance.
	Sources of Finance.
	Insuring your Business.

General Business

	Directors Responsibilities.
	Preparing for your Accountant.
	The role of the Company Secretary.
	Grants.
	Valuing Your Business.

Corporate and Business Tax

	IR35 Personal Service Companies.
	Corporation Tax Self Assessment.
	Quarterly Instalment Payments.
	Tax Saving Opportunities for Companies.
	Incorporation.
	Franchising.
	The Construction Industry Scheme.
	Capital Allowances.

VAT

	An introduction to VAT.
	VAT Annual Accounting Scheme.
	VAT Cash Accounting.
	VAT Flat Rate Scheme.
	VAT - Bad Debt Relief.

Employment Issues (Tax)

	Travel and Subsistence for Directors and Employees.
	Benefits in Kind.
	Company Cars.
	National Insurance.
	Share Ownership for Employees - EMI.
	Payroll - Basic Procedures.

Employment and related matters

	The National Minimum Wage.
	Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Paternity Pay.
	Dismissal Procedures.
	Recruitment Procedures.
	Redundancy Procedures.
	Managing Absence.
	Health & Safety.
	Legal working in the UK.
	Age Discrimination.

Personal Tax

	Taxation of the family.
	Charitable Giving.
	Child Tax Credit.
	Enterprise Investment Scheme.
	Venture Capital Trusts.
	Tax Aspects of Property Investment.
	Individual Savings Accounts.
	Buy to Let Properties.
	Buying a Property in France or Spain.
	An introduction to Self Assessment.

Capital Taxes

	Use of Trusts.
	Capital Gains Tax - Taper Relief.
	Inheritance Tax.
	An introduction to Stamp Duty Land Tax.
	Capital Gains Tax and the Family Home.
	Pre-Owned Assets.

Pensions

	Personal and Stakeholder Pensions.
	Occupational Pension Schemes: Trustees Responsibilities.

ICT

	E Commerce and Internet- The Jargon De-Mystified.
	Internet and Email Access - an acceptable use policy statement for employees.
	Choosing an Accounting Package.
	Data Security.

Specialist Areas

	Charities - Trustees Responsibilities.
	Money Laundering and the proceeds of crime.
	High Value Dealers.
	Limited Liability Partnerships.
	Community Amateur Sports Club.