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Company audits can be a complicated process if you have never been through one before and you may have a lot of questions about the audits and the auditing process.At Wisteria we have several years of experience of processing company audits...

Incorporating your company is a pretty quick and easy process. Nevertheless, one source of confusion remains for individuals who are looking to incorporate: what is the difference between the service and registered office address?UK...

When incorporating you own limited company, you will have to decide on how many shares to issue from the outset. As you may know (or not know) a share is one of the “parts” into which a business’ capital is divided. Individuals who own a...

Of all the taxes in the UK, most of all newly incorporated business are interested in finding out more information regarding VAT (or Value Added Tax).When you operate a business, it is important to understand the rules, requirements, possible...

With changes to the taxation of landlords, more and more people are wondering whether they should be setting up a company for their rental business. Much of the interest in this idea has been sparked by the press and stories...

Due to a rise in the number of employment tribunals and legal claims against employers, there is a temptation to treat individuals as self employed consultants, rather than employees. As well reducing employment risks for the company, both...

A foundation CIO is a legal entity specifically intended for non-profit organisations. Its only members are the trustees. Quite uniquely a foundation CIO is registered with the Charity Commission only, and not with Companies House.Setting up...

Death is not really a topic that people will think about, or want to think about, on a daily basis however making sure that you are best prepared for the eventuality may cause you and your loved ones less stress in the future.It is more and...

What is Probate?In the UK, Probate is the legal process by which an individual’s assets are dealt with after their death. The process involves a number of tasks and can vary widely depending on the circumstances of an individual when they...

What You Need To Know:Developments in technology and the rise of emerging industries have seen a significant increase in Research and Development (R&D) tax credits since the scheme was first introduced in 2000 by the Blair administration....

Wisteria work with many charities to provide accounting, tax and audit services. There are common issues we see on a regular basis, one of which deals with website production.Deferring the cost of a new websiteIf you happen to be considering...

When starting your own business as an individual, there is always an important decision to be made in relation to what structure you should pursue. This typically is between registering as a Sole Trader or as a Limited Company.Here we will...