Blogs from Larking Gowen

Tessa Brown reminds employers, students and seasonal staff to check that National Minimum Wage is paid correctly, following a recent campaign by HMRC.

James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business.

James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business.

Laura Howes discusses tax relief on farming and agricultural buildings and the recent case lost by HMRC.

Alison Smith discusses the most recent announcement about the transition towards Making Tax Digital (MTD) and the likely additional complications (and extra tax charges) on the horizon for many farming businesses.

The first thing you need to understand is that there’s no legal difference between you and your business. Legally, you and your partners are the business.

HMRC have recently issued some clarification on IR35 workers entitlement to statutory payments.

George explores the pros and cons of the incorporation of a healthcare business.

The Patent Box regime offers a 10% rate of corporation tax in the UK, on profits derived from patents. However, complex rules have put many off claiming. With a 25% rate of corporation tax on the horizon, is now the time to consider this tax relief?

On 16 June 2021, the UK Government announced that they are in the process of extending certain insolvency measures. The current company insolvency restrictions on statutory demands and winding-up petitions will remain in force for a further three months until 30 September 2021.

Lee’s blog discusses what may happen if you find yourself dealing with an insolvent estate.

March 2021 saw the highest volume of M&A transactions recorded in a single month in the UK, with 653. The fear of a capital gains tax hike, coupled with enhanced confidence of improved economic performance post lockdown, saw the market spike to levels previously unheard of.