Defining the benefits
It’s never been the sexiest topic – and few would profess to be experts - but pensions are a central part of working life in ...
An overview of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
In the UK, employers must, by law, pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to employees when they meet certain eligibility conditions. What are the eligibility conditions? ...
Member benefits
Even as the world continues to labour under lockdowns of various levels of severity, it was encouraging to see that the work of IR Global ...
Should VAT-registered businesses prepare for Brexit trading changes?
In short, yes. HMRC has written to all VAT-registered businesses in the UK who are trading with the EU and/or the rest of the world, ...
A checklist for completing a UK VAT Return
Our checklist for completing a UK VAT return below provides details on what information is to be included on the UK VAT return. 1.VAT due ...
Banking blues
The difficulties of getting a business bank account have been highlighted during the pandemic, with many smaller businesses struggling to get even a basic account ...
How Myers Briggs can improve team dynamics at work
Many smaller businesses have struggled to keep their teams connected during the last few months, and for some, the lockdown has revealed hidden tensions and ...
The UK: The best country to start a business
Despite the economic headwinds that are currently sweeping much of the world’s economies, there are some countries where starting a business can be easier than ...
UK Chancellor announces Job Support Scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the next phase of government support to help businesses survive the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Job Retention Scheme (popularly ...
Patently helpful
For many years the UK government has aimed, through a number of schemes, to encourage businesses of all kinds to focus on innovation. Whether it’s ...
How can you change company directors?
Changes to company directors and important personnel can take place after company formation and directors can resign or be removed at any point after incorporation. ...
Getting the benefit
For many owners of small businesses, the issue of employee benefits is one reserved for larger corporates that can afford HR departments to administer costly ...
