Charity and sponsorship expenses via your company
There’s a lot to be said for making a charitable donation or sponsoring a local event or individual through your limited company. But how are such outgoings treated for tax purposes?
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How to sell your idea – and how not to
You may be surprised to learn that 4,999 out of every 5,000 patented inventions don’t sell, and the reasons are similar; inventors simply love to tinker (it’s what we do) and put off the important stuff like figuring out how to sell it.
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What is the 24-month travel expenses rule?
One rule that is highly relevant to a limited company contractors in particular is the 24-month travel expenses rule. At a glance, it all seems pretty straightforward but when it comes to HMRC and allowable expenses, nothing is ever quite that simple.
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Income protection (PHI) for limited company owners
As a limited company owner, permanent health insurance policy (also referred to as income protection) can give you the support – and security – you need, when you need it most.
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What is a Certificate of Incorporation?
After you have registered a new company in the UK, and your application has been processed and approved, Companies House will send you a formal certificate of incorporation.
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Details you must include on limited company invoices
Sending out invoices for the goods or services you provide is a key task for limited company owners. If your invoices lack certain details, this could cause a delay in receiving payment, possibly resulting in cash-flow problems.
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What is the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme?
First launched in 2012, the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is designed to make it easier for start-ups and other young companies to attract investment.
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How to get started with Google Adwords – the basics
Google AdWords is an online advertising platform used by companies of all sizes to promote their goods and services. A useful guide for small business owners to get started.
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Limited companies – what are pre-emptive rights?
Pre-emptive rights, also known as rights of pre-emption, means that the current shareholders in a company should always have first refusal on any new shares being issued, whether this arises through the transfer, allotment, or transmission of shares.
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Top 10 customer service tips for small companies
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of providing good customer service. Not only does it help to build customer loyalty, but it can gain your business valuable word-of-mouth recommendations – one of the most effective ways of winning new customers.
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