Tax and Business
Claim for a capital loss for an irrecoverable loan to a traderIf you made a loan to a business which it cannot repay, the amount remaining outstanding may be treated as a capital loss. HMRC requires conditions to be met before it will accept the loss... Read more
24 Sep 2009
Choosing a domain nameIf you're going to be involved in e-commerce, getting the right domain name and keeping it is one of the most important things to get right. ... Read more
24 Sep 2009
Agreement to exclude security of tenure - less than 14 days' noticeYou've found the premises you like and agreed terms with the landlord - you're also contracting out of the Landlord and Tenant 1954. However, you're in a tearing hurry to get in and can't ... Read more
24 Sep 2009
Instalment agreementThere's no argument that you're owed money. However, the debtor can't pay you in one lump sum so they offer to pay by instalments. You're happy to accept their offer. Use our agreement to mark the spot and conclude matters.AdvicePaym... Read more
23 Sep 2009
Deed of surrenderYour landlord's agreed that you can bring the lease to an end. To do this you'd be well advised to enter into a deed of surrender. Use our precedent to do it formally and safely.AdviceUnless your landlord's in breach of covenant, the on... Read more
18 Sep 2009
Defective goods noticeIf your supplier delivers defective goods to your business, which you wish to reject entirely, use our letter to protect your position under the contract and to give you the edge in any dispute.AdviceThe onus is on you to advis... Read more
17 Sep 2009
Database rights and protectionWhen you create a new database a protective right arises automatically. Keep careful records of when the database is made; protection lasts for 15 years. ... Read more
16 Sep 2009
Wording for articles to enable the company to use e-communicationThe Companies Act 2006 allows for companies to use the Internet etc. in order to communicate with its members. One way this can be done is by changing the company's articles if they do... Read more
15 Sep 2009
Dividend waiverA dividend waiver is a document produced by a sharelder to show that they have given up (waived) their right to one or more dividends that they would otherwise be entitled to. A waiver can be used in income tax and inheritance tax plan... Read more
13 Sep 2009
RecruitmentThe task of recruiting the right person for your business is not to be underestimated. There are various ways of going about this. Make sure you are clear before you start the process about what you want and who you're looking for.... Read more
13 Sep 2009