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Effective tax planning is essential if you are to minimise your tax bills. Simple tax planning can significantly reduce your tax liabilities.

The self-assessment tax return is an unavoidable burden if you are liable for self-employed tax or have complicated income tax affairs.

Corporation tax is charged on a company's profits. If you trade as a limited company, ensure that paying this tax is as painless as possible.

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are payable whether you are self-employed or employed by your own company, although different rates apply.

As well as your legal obligations, you’ll want to ensure that payroll is painless and that you use any opportunities to improve your tax-efficiency.

VAT

Effective VAT planning aims to ensure that VAT is relatively painless, and that you are reclaiming as much as possible of the VAT you pay.

Capital gains are made when you sell something for more money than you paid for it. As a result, you can be subject to tax. Take professional advice.

Business property taxes apply to businesses with commercial premises.There are two commercial property taxes: business rates and stamp duty land tax.

If you have tax problems or face a tax investigation, it pays to seek professional advice and you must act rather than just hoping for the best.

Just two weeks until The Business Show returns

1 November 2024

The Business Show returns the ExCel this November and the 50th edition is bigger and better than ever

Are you looking to start a business or grow your existing business? The Business Show has spent over 23 years changing the lives of entrepreneurs and small business owners across the globe. The event has welcomed over 1.2 million attendees through its doors and is back to help you and your business thrive.

The 50th edition of the show will reveal the secrets of business adaptation, innovation and survival in the business world through finding and purchasing the products and services that your business needs to take you to the next level. There will be past keynotes from previous years invited to educate and inspire you.

This year there will also be a £100k business start up package up for grabs for those who apply online. A few will be selected and invited to the show to pitch their business idea to a panel of experts. The winner will receive the package of resources and products including £10k in cash. You won’t want to miss this!

Running alongside The Business Show this year will be Going Global Live and Retrain Expo offering everything you or your business needs to successfully adapt to the ever-changing industry advances. Retrain Expo helps you to re-skill and retrain for the future, whereas Going Global Live provides unparalleled education and information on trade agreements, international strategy, and cultural and economic differences, and connects you with business owners who are looking to invest abroad.

With over 750 exhibitors, 200 seminars from business experts and unmissable masterclasses covering everything from growing your business, cyber security, and developing your marketing skills, visitors will leave with all the resources needed to succeed in their industry.

So, what are you waiting for? To register for your free ticket.

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