Business rates are a "ticking time bomb"

In April 2017, businesses are expecting to receive the first indication of their new business rates following the latest revaluation. Although many businesses are expecting small falls in business rates, around a third are expecting very sharp rises. Around a fifth of these, mainly located in the South East where property prices are higher, are… Read more…

Reminder: Payroll changes ahead

From 1 April 2017, the statutory wage for employees in the UK is to increase. The change will mean that those aged 25 and over in receipt of the National Living Wage will see their hourly rate increase from £7.20 to £7.50. Meanwhile, workers aged 21–24 will also see an increase of 10p from £6.95… Read more…

New late payment regulations to come into force

On 6 April 2017 new rules will come into force that will require large Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and large companies to publish reports on their payment practices. The Limited Liability Partnerships (Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance) Regulations 2017 and The Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulation 2017 will require these businesses to… Read more…

Chancellor sets out ‘brighter future’ but entrepreneurs feel a sting, says Salhan Accountants Limited

There was little that was obviously eye-catching in Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first Budget, but his announcements may have significant implications for the self-employed, entrepreneurs and business owners, according to Birmingham-based Salhan Accountants Limited. Class 4 National Insurance Contributions will rise for the self-employed from nine per cent to 10 per cent from April 2018 and… Read more…