Company tax

Pay in lieu of notice clauseIn the absence of an express payment in lieu of notice clause, you don't have the contractual right to terminate employment summarily upon making such a payment. This doesn't mean you can't do it, but you do need to weigh up ... Read more

Business asset disposal relief checklistWhen you sell or transfer all or part of your business you might be entitled to claim business asset disposal relief in respect of any capital gain you make. This means that the maximum rate of tax that will ap... Read more

Minutes of shareholders' meeting to pay final dividendA company can only pay a dividend if it is first approved by its board of directors or shareholders. Where there is more than one shareholder the resolution must be passed at a shareholders' meeting... Read more

Resolution of sole director to pay interim dividendA company can only pay a dividend if it is first approved by its board of directors or shareholders. For an interim dividend approval is only required from the board. Where there is only one director... Read more

Written ordinary resolution to approve final dividendA company can only pay a dividend if it is first approved by its board of directors or shareholders. For a final dividend approval is required by the shareholders. The approval can be given at a sh... Read more

Resolution of sole shareholder to pay final dividendA company can only pay a dividend if it is first approved by its board of directors or shareholders. Where there is only one shareholder the resolution can be passed by them alone. The resolution sh... 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