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CT600 Filing: A Guide by Wisteria AccountantsThe Company Tax Return, or CT600, is a crucial aspect of financial responsibility for UK businesses. It provides HMRC with a comprehensive overview of a company's financial activities...

Making the most of your ISA allowancesOne tried and tested way to shave a little off your tax bill is by investing in an individual savings account (ISA). In the current tax year, you can save up to £20,000 in a cash ISA, stocks and shares...

What is a CASS audit?A Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) audit is a prerequisite for many UK investment firms. Brought into sharp focus in the wake of the Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008, the main purpose of the FCA’s CASS rules is to protect...

Cost-Effective Solutions for Sustainable GrowthIn the early stages of an organisation's growth, hiring and training an in-house finance team can be a significant financial burden. Outsourcing finance tasks to experts at Wisteria allows...

What are the new Companies House reforms?The new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act includes a number of key measures, which give the Registrar of Companies House and her colleagues broader powers to vet company directors, protect...

Does my company have to pay Corporation Tax?Unlike sole traders or partnerships that pay income tax on any profits they generate, if you’re trading as a limited company, a club or cooperative, or if you’re an international business with an...

What are Enterprise Management Incentive schemes (EMIs)? An Enterprise Management Incentive scheme (EMI) is a government-approved, tax-advantaged employee share scheme, designed to help small to medium-sized businesses attract and retain...

What should I look for in an accountant?Hiring an accountant is just as important as taking on a new member of staff, so you need to choose wisely. Remember, whoever you pick, you’re entrusting them with one of the most important facets of...

What are tax-free benefits?Typically, when you provide your staff with non-cash benefits (often referred to as benefits-in-kind), such as a company car or private healthcare, it’s classed as part of their earnings and taxed accordingly. Your...

Coming into effect on 31st January 2023, being on the Register of Overseas Entities (“ROE”) is a legal requirement for all non-UK entities who own land or property within the UK. This initiative falls under the new Economic Crime...

With all of us living longer, healthier lives, it’s more important than ever to ensure we have a generous pension pot when we retire. If you’re lucky enough to be enrolled in a final salary pension scheme, most of your retirement planning is...

Cloud technology is transforming the way we do business. In the past few years, companies across the globe have been switching to cloud computing as a way to reduce costs and improve key business processes. A real game changer was cloud...