What is a Family Investment Company?
A Family Investment Company (FIC) is a private limited company that is structured and run to hold, manage and grow...
Autumn Budget recent speculation
With the Autumn Budget due on 26 November 2025, speculation is mounting about which taxes could rise and where the...
Beware Winter Fuel Payment Scams
With colder days on the horizon, many pensioners will soon receive their Winter Fuel Payment, a vital support when heating...
Beat the Budget, what to do before November
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget is only weeks away, and there is growing speculation that key tax reliefs and allowances could...
The benefits of effective succession planning
For many business owners and high value individuals, protecting family wealth is as important as creating it. Succession planning, deciding...
Managing debt and making cash work harder
Interest rates have now settled at levels many business owners and investors have not seen for over a decade. Even...
The basics of double entry bookkeeping
Even the most advanced accounting software is built on a principle that has stood the test of time: double entry...
Steps to take before working with a new customer
Winning new business is always positive, but before you commit to a new customer it is wise to carry out...
Lower business rates for retail for hospitality and leisure
The government has announced permanent changes to business rates that will benefit thousands of small firms in the retail, hospitality...
Tax Diary October/November 2025
1 October 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2024. 19 October...