Business

At the start of the pandemic, VAT registered businesses were given the option of deferring payment of ant VAT that fell due in the period from 20 March 2020 to 30 June 2020.     

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced.

Regardless of the business structure (for example limited company or sole trader) it is possible to employ family members.

At the start of lockdown, the Government announced a number of measures to help businesses weather the pandemic.     

Disposing of a limited company usually involves a considerable amount of forethought, planning and paperwork because a number of possible exit routes exist and each company situation is different.     

Small businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic should be able to apply for a quick and easy-to-access loan of up to £50,000, with no interest charged or repayments needed in the first 12 months.     

The government today (22nd October 2020) announced it will turn the cash tap on to provide more financial support to businesses and workers.

Rishi Sunak's Winter Economy Plan.

An increasing number of employees work from home some or all of the time. Where they do so, they may be able to claim...

The decision of how and when to cease a business is usually prompted by a combination of three main factors - market conditions, market forces, and life changes.