Taking on your first employee can help a business grow, although it also brings a number of important responsibilities.

Before employing staff for the first time, business owners should consider the following points:

Register as an employer with

Many business owners spend considerable time focusing on sales growth, staffing and profitability, although basic business risks are sometimes overlooked until a problem arises. A simple review of key risk areas can often help protect both the

Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long is too long for a hearing to be deemed fair. Mr. Boateng was originally employed in January 2017 by a gentlemen’s outfitters at their branch in the Strand

Businesses that lease cars often assume they can recover all of the VAT charged on car leasing payments. In practice, the rules are more limited.

Where a business leases a qualifying car, HMRC normally only allows 50% of the VAT on the leasing

Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes.

One of the most commonly used exemptions is the annual exemption. This allows an individual to give away up to £3,000

Many homeowners assume that if a property has been their main residence at some point, any gain made on sale will automatically be free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Whilst in many cases, this is correct there are exceptions. For example, periods

Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in particular, whether your foreign income and gains are subject to UK tax.

In simple terms, UK residents are normally taxed on their worldwide income and gains, while

Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may be the case even if most of your income is taxed through PAYE.

You will usually need to file a self-assessment tax return if you are self-employed as

The tax treatment of termination payments is governed by a detailed set of rules that determine how much is taxable and whether National Insurance contributions apply. The structure of a termination package can have a significant impact on the final