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What if my employer enters liquidation?

Monday, 26 June 2023

Being made redundant as part of insolvency can be a hugely distressing time for you and your family, leaving you with many questions. What does this all mean for you and how can you get the money you’re owed?

What is liquidation?

Monday, 19 June 2023

Our Insolvency & Recovery team discusses the differences between solvent and insolvent liquidation and the role of the liquidator.

Overseas income disclosure to HMRC

Wednesday, 7 June 2023

If you have income from overseas, you likely have to disclose this to HMRC, even if you don’t bring it into the UK. HMRC are sending nudge letters to individuals who have offshore income they haven’t reported as they may need to pay UK tax.

Salary, dividend or both?

Thursday, 1 June 2023

We discuss tax considerations for new limited companies. 

The value of development land

Friday, 14 February 2023

There’s a common misconception that where land has the prospect of planning gain, some or all of that gain may be sheltered by a transfer to a third party, even towards the end of the process. 

Bounce Back loans: What are the options when a company enters liquidation?

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

The Bounce Back loan (BBL) scheme was introduced to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. We set out some considerations for companies that have taken out Bounce Back loans and subsequently enter liquidation, including whether there is personal liability for directors.

Should charity donations ever be refused or returned?

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

When is it appropriate for a charity to refuse or return a donation?

Insolvency ‘preference’ payments: What directors should be aware of

Tuesday, 23 November 2021

A ‘preference’ occurs when a company facing insolvency puts a specific creditor, or group of creditors, into a better position than the other creditors. A director could face personal liability if a preference has been made, which could result in the director being disqualified.

Business Sale Readiness Factor #9: Sales and marketing

Monday, 1 November 2021

James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business with a focus on sales and marketing.  Whether you’re looking to sell your business or not, the chances are that as a business owner, you want to make more sales and make greater profits. James sets out five areas to focus on to get your business “sale ready” and differentiate yourself from the competitors.

Business Sale Readiness Factor #8: People

Monday, 18 October 2021

James Lay's latest tips for selling a business include people as a key resource and the importance of looking after your teams, who in turn will look after your customers, who in turn will look after your business.

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