Beware business rates appeals deadlines
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued the following warning to business rate payers who may have been approached by agencies with false claims…
More protection if buying online
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has become law after receiving Royal Assent.
The Act paves the way to give consumers rights across the UK…
Are you eligible for tax-free childcare
You can receive up to £500 every 3 months for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare…
Refunds – the legal obligations
If a customer complains that an item you sold them is faulty, is not as described or does not do what it is supposed to do, then you must offer a refund…
Tax when selling your home
You would normally have to pay Capital Gains Tax on any gain you make if you dispose of a dwelling. However, you will be entitled to full relief, no tax to pay, where all the following conditions are met…
Gender Pay Gap Reporting obligations
The full details of which organisations are required to report on gender pay gap data are published by the Government Equalities Office…
What are alphabet shares?
A way shareholders can accommodate an unequal dividend payment without the need for complex dividend waivers or the risk of triggering the settlements legislation…
Don’t reply to this letter from Companies House
In a recent email Companies House warned company owners to ignore the following letter purporting to be from Companies House…
Companies House flexes new legislative muscles
In the latest of new legislative changes that have granted Companies House new powers, the Registrar has turned it’s attention to the registration of company names. ..
Act now to claim dormant funds
Recent legislation changes have been made which affects how the Court Funds Office (CFO) holds dormant funds. From 1 June 2024 any account that has been held dormant within the CFO for 30 years or more will be surrendered and any future right to claim the funds will be extinguished. Funds are classified as dormant … Read more
