HMRC has recently changed its stance on business owners who use their companies to shelter profits. This seems like good news, but what’s the full story?
Published 27.11.2017
Our subscriber recently sold his shares back to her company. She made a capital gain from this which qualified for business asset disposal relief (BADR). The company has now offered her a one-off
freelance job. Might this cause her to lose the BADR?
Published 07.07.2022
The Chancellor’s 2015 Budget was light on news for business. Company cars and anti-avoidance were the main features. How might these changes affect you?
Published 31.03.2015
Entrepreneurs’ relief can lower the tax rate on gains made from selling your company to just 10%. But if your company has significant cash investments this generous tax break can be jeopardised. What
steps can you take to prevent this?
Published 23.06.2014
New tax rules will block some of the tax advantages usually given to owner managers when they sell or wind up their company. How might these affect you?
Published 23.02.2016
Should you decide to sell your shares in the company you can look forward to paying just 10% tax on any capital gain you make. However, a simple oversight can mean you losing out on this tax break.
How can you avoid the trap?
Published 12.09.2014
Entrepreneurs’ relief (ER) was hit with two blows from the Chancellor in the Budget. If you’re considering selling your business or shares in an ER qualifying company, how might the proposed changes
affect you?
Published 26.11.2018
In 2018 the already tricky rules for entrepreneurs’ relief (ER) were made tougher for director shareholders. If you’re planning to sell your shares what should do should you be watching out for?
Published 12.06.2019
If you sell your company capital gains tax usually plays a significant part in how much you’ll ultimately receive. Entrepreneurs’ relief (ER) can considerably reduce the tax payable, but it can
easily be lost. What do you need to watch out for?
Published 03.11.2015
You’re buying a holiday home abroad. You’ve been advised by a local agent to own the property through a company. Your accountant has warned that this can trigger UK capital gains tax anti-avoidance
rules. What are these and when do they apply?
Published 26.05.2022