Business Taxes
Research & Development claims
If your company carries out any research & development work as part of its ongoing trade, enhanced tax relief or credits may be available. Despite a steady increase in R&D claims in recent years, still too many businesses are overlooking this valuable tax relief which is worth an extra 130% of qualifying costs for profit-making SME entities or 14.5% tax credits if loss-making. R&D is carried out across all types of business and a successful claim needs to demonstrate how a project overcame an uncertainty and sought an advance in science & technology. We’ve successfully made claims for clients in areas such as aeroplane lighting, reedbed installation, computer software and various engineering scenarios. The project doesn’t even have to succeed in order to claim this generous tax relief.
Capital Allowance claims
Rules on capital allowances change frequently. Our specialised team can ensure you maximise the claim whether asset purchases, building works R&D or energy saving equipment.
International trade
We advise clients on the full range of international issues from transfer pricing policies and withholding taxes to employee tax issues.
Employment taxes
Our specialists in this area have extensive experience in advising companies on their obligations, options and solutions including on advising on how to keep the key employee in your business via tax incentives schemes.
Payroll, including specialist and bespoke payroll
The rules around payroll change frequently and it’s vital to get the basics right, from paying staff correctly and on time, to using suitable software when reporting to HMRC. We also carry out bespoke and specialist payroll services, perhaps where extra confidentiality is required within an organisation.
VAT
VAT is the 3rd largest source of government revenue with approximately 70% of UK businesses registered. Our team can help advise on the changing landscape in VAT from Making Tax Digital to the new Construction Reverse Charge rules.