Running your business

Over the past decade, Real-Time Information (RTI) has greatly improved Pay As You Earn (PAYE) reporting processes. Common mistakes and misassumptions can, however, trip up employers.

Businesses sometimes assume that non-salaried employees aren’t required to submit a P11D – but that’s not the case if they gain other benefits from the employer.

Here we explain the basis period changes for tax reporting, as well as the preparations unincorporated businesses can make to cope with possible cashflow challenges.

Despite the current political debate around a 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, many businesses are considering offering employee salary sacrifice schemes involving electric vehicles

This article discusses how more businesses are doing their bit to combat climate change by being more sustainable – and seeing the financial benefits.

In this article we look at why environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly becoming essential necessities for all sizes of business.

A new survey of owner-managed businesses finds many continue to struggle with inflationary pressures and are frustrated with the lack of Government support.

Popular with start-ups and young businesses, growth shares offer a way to incentivise and retain key employees when other share option routes are not suited to the company or individual

Changes to corporation tax and dividend allowances raise questions about Directors' tax-efficient remuneration. This article explores the options.

UK businesses could be mistaken in thinking they’re too small to fall foul of transfer pricing rules.

Shipleys is delighted to sponsor the International Business Structuring Association's (IBSA) Spring conference, with Ben Bidnell joining the panel of expert speakers.

A helpful overview of share options, the schemes available and pitfalls to be aware of.

Higher inflation and rising costs are likely to negatively impact cash flow for many businesses this Autumn. In this article we look at some strategies to meet the challenge.

Businesses that owe rent as a direct result of the Covid crisis need to be discussing repayment terms with their landlords or going through the new arbitration process.

Private equity funds typically incentivise key management through carried interest. Here we explain the capital gains tax implications.

Shipleys LLP is delighted to support this year’s Office Management Show, a key event in the calendar for office management professionals.

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) provide an effective ownership model that offers a helpful succession and company growth solution for business owners. In this article we give a simple summary of how EOTs work.

Some regulated businesses now face paying an annual charge as part of the Government’s drive to combat international financial crime through newly introduced anti-money laundering levy regulations.

With restrictions lifting, businesses are thinking how they respond to the workplace revolution the pandemic has caused. This article has helpful pointers.

Given the recent increase in national insurance contributions, some businesses are considering the potential tax benefits of salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars.

A survey of owner managed businesses finds many are struggling with inflationary pressures but are emerging confident and more resilient from the pandemic

A round-up of the current sources of finance to help businesses affected by the pandemic

An update of the Government support measures to help businesses affected by the pandemic

With the Ukraine conflict continuing, and the ramifications this is having at a national and international level, here is advice for businesses from the Shipleys team.

Help us influence Government support measures to aid business survival and growth.