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With roughly 50,000 vacant shops in the UK high streets and a growing north-south divide of empty shops, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) believes business rates should be revised now to help high streets recover.Closing time for the high...

The company formation process can be very simple, quick and easy by using a specialist company formation agent or accountant. The basic details required to register a company are the company’s name and address, the names of the directors and...

The latest budget from the coalition government announced many changes for both individuals and companies alike in the UK. With many rules and regulations set to change, many Chartered Accountants in London will have to assess the changes to...

Crowdfunding is the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to finance a new business venture. It is a popular way to raise finance for various purposes; these may include business ventures, projects and activities....

Under the Companies Act 2006, s.1000 the Registrar of Companies, Companies House, has the power to strike off a company that they believe that it is no longer in use and is therefore no longer needed, though it is possible to restore a...

A Chartered Accountant is a professional who is qualified to prepare financial statements and provide advisory services to their clients regarding a number of accounting and tax related matters. Chartered Accountants in London offer a number...

There are various ways to register a company in the UK. The process to register a company in the UK can be very simple, quick and easy by using a specialist company formation agent or accountant. Since companies House now accepts applications...

Some accountancy firms are still showing reluctance to create a blog. Often the unwillingness stems from claims such as, “I don’t have time for blogging”, “Blogging isn’t relevant to accounting” or even “What is a blog?”.It’s now time to...

A company secretary is an officer appointed by the directors of a company whose company secretarial services ensure that the firm’s legal obligations under corporate legislation are complied with. The company secretary has a key role to play...

Capital Gains Tax (often abbreviated to CGT) is payable on the disposal of any chargeable asset which gives rise to a chargeable gain. This is broadly calculated by taking your disposal proceeds and subtracting from this the acquisition price...

Currently, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is payable on any gain made on the disposal of a chargeable asset. After taking into account the annual exemption, the gain is then charged at either 18% or 28% depending on which tax bracket you fall into....

A new company will have to consider a number of important matters on incorporation to ensure that it complies with administrative requirements, legal and practical issues and obligations. Companies have strict requirements with regard to...