Capital gains tax business assets: A UK Owner’s Guide
Are you planning on selling a business UK wide, or perhaps locally here in London? It is a massive and exciting milestone. You have poured late nights, early mornings, weekend shifts, and endless personal energy into building something of real value. You have navigated economic shifts, managed teams, and served your customers with unwavering dedication. […]
Inheritance Tax: How Much Will You Really Pay?
Here’s something nobody tells you at dinner parties: inheritance tax isn’t just for the wealthy anymore. I’ve watched too many families discover this the hard way—right when they’re grieving, already overwhelmed, and suddenly facing a tax bill that could’ve been avoided (or at least reduced) with a bit of planning. The problem? Most people think […]
Best Small Business Accounting Services in the UK 2026
Here’s something nobody tells you when you start a business: the accounting bit will keep you up at night more than any dodgy client or failed pitch ever could. I remember chatting with a mate who runs a small construction firm in Manchester. Brilliant at what he does – can build you a gorgeous extension […]
Succession Tax Explained: What It Means for Your Estate
Right, let’s address the elephant in the room straightaway: there’s technically no such thing as “succession tax” in the UK. Not officially, anyway. What we’re actually talking about when someone mentions succession tax is Inheritance Tax (IHT) – though you’ll occasionally hear old-timers refer to it as “death duty,” which sounds properly Victorian but hasn’t been the […]
