Tax and Business

DirectorsDirectors play a key role in any company but what are the different types and what are their key responsibilities? What's in a name?The office of director depends on what the individual (or company, in the case of a corporate director) does, ... Read more

Disqualification summaryDirectors can be disqualified from office for a range of reasons. Use our summary to make sure that your board is aware of what can give rise to disqualification and what to do if a person is disqualified. When can a director ... Read more

Why form a company?Often, a business is incorporated because its professional advisor has recommended it as the most tax-efficient way of doing business. But are there other benefits, and are there any downsides?Taking the plungeMany businesses start... Read more

Shares and share classesMany companies have very simple share capital, but companies have the freedom to create different types of share. This checklist explains what shares are, the common types and why a company might want to create different class... Read more

Purchase of own shares clearance letterWhere a shareholder of an unquoted company sells their shares back to the issuing company the proceeds in excess of the cost of the shares usually taxed as income. However, if conditions are met the transaction ... Read more

Employee pool car agreementBanning private use is essential for a car to be considered a pool car by HMRC. A verbal ban may work but it's more sensible to require the employee to sign an agreement that specifically states that the car is not to be use... Read more

Employee homeworking expenses policyWhere an employee works from home you set a policy explaining the terms and conditions that will apply in connection with proper performance of their job. This should include details of equipment and services you w... Read more

Property allowance election to disapply reliefThe property allowance is a fixed tax deduction given automatically against income from property if it does not exceed £1,000 in total in a tax year. There can be circumstances where it is more tax ... Read more