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Selling on Amazon? What Marketplace VAT Collection Means For Your Cash Flow 28 Oct 2026 Policy, Tax - The 2026 Budget extends marketplace VAT collection to UK businesses to stop sellers undercutting compliant businesses by not paying the VAT they owe.
EMI2 Explained: Share Options for Companies That Have Outgrown EMI 28 Oct 2026 Employment, Policy, Tax - EMI2 is CSOP with a new name and better limits. CSOP has been around for years and is open to companies of any size, but it was rarely used.
Founders’ Relief Explained: Who Qualifies for the New 10% CGT Rate 28 Oct 2026 Exit, Policy - Founders' Relief reduces the CGT rate to 10% on qualifying gains when you sell shares in your company, up to a lifetime limit of £10m. Key points:
Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind from April 2027 28 Oct 2026 Employment, Tax - HMRC is rolling out a new set of mandatory Benefit in Kind (BiKs) reporting requirements starting on 6 April 2027.
National Minimum Wage Checks in 2026: What Businesses Need To Review Now 26 Sep 2026 - Enforcement is also stepping up. The new Fair Work Agency (FWA) launched on 7 April 2026. HMRC officers continue to enforce the minimum wage on its behalf, with full responsibility due to move to the FWA in April 2027.
New Holiday Record Keeping Requirements from April 2026: Are You Compliant? 26 Sep 2026 Employment - There is now a legal obligation to keep records showing that employers are complying with holiday pay rules. Failing comply can incur in fines.
Navigating HR Challenges in High-Growth Businesses 21 Jul 2026 Boardroom Chat - By understanding the team's current dynamics and projecting future needs, businesses can build teams that bring diverse perspectives and skills, avoiding the common mistake of hiring for short-term gains.
2026/27 Employment Allowance – Can you claim it? 26 May 2026 Tax - Employment Allowance can be claimed by businesses, as long as they have one or more employees who aren't also company directors.
Navigating M&A: Strategic Insights and Challenges 26 May 2026 Boardroom Chat - Growth is often the primary driver for considering M&A, but cultural fit and a solid mutual profitability plan are indispensable to achieve a successful merger.
Capital Gains Tax Annual Exempt Amount – Use It Or Lose It! 25 Feb 2026 - All individuals have an annual exempt amount for capital gains tax purposes. For 2025/26, it is set at £3,000 and worth up to £720.
Employment Rights Act 2025: What UK Startups Need To Know 3 Feb 2026 Employment, Policy - Here is what the Employment Rights Act actually changes, when the new rules apply, and what you need to do to prepare your business.
Entrepreneurship in the UK: The “Start, Scale, Stay” Plan Explained 4 Dec 2025 Policy, Tech - The plan is built on a simple mantra: backing companies to start, scale, and stay in the UK.