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Will my business assets be subject to Inheritance Tax?

Assets in a private company are subject to Inheritance Tax but Business Relief can reduce this

February 12, 2021

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What if the internal functions of the business cannot cope with the levels of growth?

What if the internal functions of the business cannot cope with the levels of growth or you need to scale up or down? You can outsource as many or as few back-office functions as you wish. The benefits of this are not only financial

February 9, 2021

Can I claim R&D tax relief?

Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is generally considered to be one of the most attractive tax reliefs available, often resulting in significant cash repayments from HMRC.

February 8, 2021

How much information should I share about my business?

If the business begins to prosper, suppliers, HMRC and even employees begin to demand greater visibility. HMRC are becoming more demanding when it comes to sharing of company information specifically with the advent of Making Tax Digital (MTD).

February 5, 2021

Should I go into business with my family?

It might seem sensible to go into business with a family member or spouse. Employment costs are not as likely to be as high and the negatives of the employer–employee relationship are not so prevalent.

January 29, 2021

What should my long-term strategic goals be?

It is imperative that owners and managers of any business take time to focus and plan the strategic direction of the business and set key objectives to achieve the overall ambition .

January 27, 2021

How do I choose the right business structure?

Structuring your business at an early stage will save time later and money in the longer-term

January 25, 2021

European grant funding post Brexit

Horizon 2020 is the largest European fund for research and innovation. The fund, which was established by the EU ran from 2014-2020 with a budget of 79 billion Euros.

January 8, 2021

New tax rules for individuals working via their own companies

In July 2019, my colleague Leigh Smith detailed the proposed changes to Intermediaries Legislation (IR35) or ‘off-payroll working rules. These changes were due to come into effect in 2020 but have been pushed back due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Government now plan to make these changed from 6 April 2021.

January 7, 2021

DFK firms in the UK Top 100

DFK UK & Ireland’s strength has been highlighted in the latest ranking of the top 100 accountancy firms.

December 2, 2020

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  • I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

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  • Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

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    Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Charles Parry – John Parry Estates Ltd

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