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Online VAT form submission - not impressed
I''ve just attempted to submit my VAT return online, the second quarter I've done this, having previously submitted paper returns for several years. Being on the flat rate scheme, my previous paper return took 2 minutes to complete, including writing out a cheque and sticking the form in the envelope. Now, I've had to…
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por forma set of accounts for smaller company
hi, does anyone know where I can find a set of pro forma accounts I can use fo statutory account for a paper return. Just want to get the wording right. thanks
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What to do
In 2008 i set up a a Limited Company with the idea of setting up various shops selling childrens toys When i set it up i set the company as dormant for a period of 6 six months i went to an accounts and got them to take my company off dormancy So far to speak i have started trading with very little money to invest into the…
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wording for small company accounts
I have a small company, which files unaudited accounts. I am aware that the 2006 Companies Act has affected the wording on the Balance Sheet. My question relates to the Notes to the financial Statements. Have previously written, "The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in…
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Invoices on account - how long can u delay for?
Got an invoice that was due a few weeks ago. Bit of cash flow problem at the moment. Phoned the company in question and offered to pay by credit card but they didnt seem too bothered and said it'd be cheaper to put a cheque in the post because there was a 1.9% charge for credit cards. I notice my statement has got boxed…
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Online payments for Non-profit group?
Hi, I co run a neighbourhood watch and hoped to offer online payments to our members. We only charge £2 for 2 years, but hoping having online signup and pay will increase number and decrease admin. I've been looking at google checkout and paypal. Looking for something that's easy to intergrate into a website (I work in IT)…
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new business and big mess can anyone help
Sorry if this long . My husband and his friend started up a company in feb(engineering ) all is registered with hrmc and companies house but is dormant for a min till they are set up and ready to trade they have premises , Now both of them have stayed in their current employment until the company was ready to start up…
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Number of readers and writers to posts
Just curious to see how the posts vary, as to the number of folk reading posts compared to those writing. From page 1 of the forum right now Cupcake Question, 229 folk read for every comment written Director pay 37 folk Website Busness Help 25 folk Pregnancy Bombshell 51 In a pickle about Ltd Co. 20 So what do these…
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Employment Contract Terms
I have a client who is considering leaving his current position ( he is on self employed contract ) and going it alone. The existing contract has restrictions that he can not use contacts made thought current employment or work in this field in his area for 6 months. I remember reading somewhere before that this was…
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How do i pay employers NI
i'm still struggling my way through paying NI. My partner is the director and worker of the company. I pay his tax through bill pay. I have also just paid his employee NI through the bill pay (same code) i think this is right? Do i pay the employers NI the same way? If not how? I guess i am asking if Tax, Employee NI and…
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Help with business startup
Hi, I started selling parts on eBay back in March but have not yet registered with HMRC as self employed. I am employed full time and do the eBay business in my house in my spare time. I have recently started to make a fairly decent profit and would like to be legitimate, i.e. pay relevant taxes etc. What I would like to…
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What's the brits problem
Reading a story on an Ebay trader success story and the comments made by the British public all comments about the guy were negative as have other articles on Brits who DO well , WHY WHATS THEIR PROBLEM??. To make money on ebay is rather easy I managed to become a power seller by selling average priced antiques and…
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Small business with no profit, how to set up?
Hey guys, im sorry if something similar has been posted on here before. I am interested in setting up a company that would not generate profit. The general outline of what the company is to be and what it is about is really quite simple. We will be a paranormal investigation group that will conduct paranormal…
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small business
I wanted to find some advise with regards a small business idea that i have regarding importing specialist oils and vinegars from abroad, but i also need advise on finding small, quality suppliers. This maybe a pie in the sky idea but it is something i want to explore but have no idea where to start, can any one advise?…
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Pregnancy bombshell
Hi, My wifes fledgling business employed someone just over a month ago. This week the employee has announced she is pregnant, but would like to come back to work after her full SMP period (39 weeks if I have read the HMRC's site correctly) It would also appear that my wife has to pay her 90% of her wages for 6 weeks then…
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Is there a way to protect my new business idea?
I have an idea, it's not unique but aspects of it are, the way I want to run this idea and the way I want to expand it, don't appear to have been done before. I've spent a lot of time looking for companies that offer this service, I can only find one in this country so far and it's slightly different to what I will be…
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help with self assessment re losses
Hi, I hope I have posted this in the correct place. I am just completing my self assessment and have come to a stop. I have had two jobs last year (one was seasonal) and I also started a small business, which hasn't deemed profitable, in my spare time. That has now ceased but is within the tax return period. income only…
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Should I register for VAT?
I run a cake business which currently has a small turnover of £1.5k - although I am looking to make it full time, and have a much higher turnover. Now I've read all the VAT documents, and most of what I sell is zero rated, with the exception of my inedible cake toppers, which I sometimes sell separately. Now I do buy…
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VAT registering process
Hi We filled out the VAT registration form on HMRC website last week. We are voluntarily registering as currently under the threshold but plan to go over it in the next 3 years. Just wondered if anyone knows what happens next? I had expected a phone call or letter with in a week. Any info on the process would be great
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online tax return
tax return but there constantly seems to be a problem with the activation code once in. is this normal? anyone else had this issue? i am thinking otherwise of filling in a short form tax return? thoughts on this one in paper form instead. any feedback appreciated.
