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Tax return forms
We have run as a side (partnership) business for 24 years and always completed manual tax returns. For the last few years we have had problems with forms missing / not being sent by tax office, this year we have had nothing at all, no partnership form or individual tax forms. Is anyone else having this problem ? I have…
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Business bank account opinions
Hello I'm debating which bank to open a new business account with. I had issues with Barclays before so I'm dubious about using them again but have seen that Natwest seem ok. Does anyone have personal opinions based on their experiences as small business owners? Many thanks
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Savings account for limited company?
I have a sole-trader limited company, and as this business is not my main source of income I am currently accruing the profits inside the company rather than withdrawing it as dividends or salary. Rather than having an ever-increasing sum of money in my business current account, I'd rather at least be able to transfer…
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Company name change
Can you add the symbol '+' anywhere within the name of a company?
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eBay and VAT on ending fees
Hello:) , I wonder if someone could clarify if I am being correctly billed by eBay and put my mind at ease. I have a small business account on ebay and a private ebay account. Invoices on my private account show the final valuation fees for each item line by line at a rate of 10% of the selling price (VAT is built in to…
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Won at small claims defendant issues additional claim
Hi, Can I get advice. I’ve recently been to small claims court for non payment of invoice and had the judgment in my favour. Money for invoice to be paid. The Defence was substandard workmanship that wasn’t upheld. No counterclaim was made at the time despite the defence stating there would be as apparently…
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Company car leasing
We currently run a small Ltd company, we turnover 50-60k. At the moment we use our personal car which is on finance and claim back the 45p per mile, we pay for fuel on the business card and claim the difference between the two figures. We do 10-12000 business miles. Is leasing a car worth it? We are thinking longer term…
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Youth Football Club - Tax?
Hi, I help run a large Youth Football club. We do not make any real profits as any suplus at the end of the year gets ploughed straight back into the club. Do we need to register for VAT or pay tax on anything. Is there a way we can claim back VAT on our purchases/expenses. Thanks
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Non profit
Hi I recently registered with Companies House with the guidance of a CIC Director telling me what options to pick as we went through the registration. At the moment it is just me as the PSC and Director but there is a small handful of us looking into becoming a CIC we currently a Limited Company by guarantee with share no…
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Bringing a product to market
I am looking to bring a product to market, however it has recently occured to me that there may be some regulations which I would need to abide by. Not so much the product itself, but the packaging.... For example, on certain packages, I have seen the letter/s 'C' / 'CE' / I've seen the recycling logo / 'E'... I would like…
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Cheapest PO box alternative?
I'm looking for a PO box delivery service cheaper than Royal Mail's £342 a year. If it's significantly cheaper I'd settle for a collection service, but with Royal Mail that's also still £270! I'm based in Leeds so it's been a little tricky finding services here. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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Card Payments
Does anyone have a rough idea of how much it costs to take card payments through a terminal for my business. I currently don't provide this. Thanks.
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Trading Allowance & Employment
Hello everyone, These are my circumstances; I receive a monthly pension taxed at the normal rate (incl my tax free allowance) and I am also employed, part time, paying tax etc at the basic rate. I wish to take part in a mystery shopping ventures that will probably earn me around £50 to £75 p/month. My question is, am I…
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Electrical Certificate
Afternoon My landlords agents have asked me to obtain an electrical certificate as the insurance company has requested it. They are saying that it is my responsibility as I have a full repairing lease. Does that come under the full repairing lease? Also my lease expired 2 years ago and am still waiting for a new one. Thanks
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Background Music for Restaurant
Hi all, Regarding music for the restaurant; I'm aware that I can't just pop the radio on due to issues with royalties/payment etc.. With that not an option, and the idea of paying loads also not too appealing. Can I just buy generic background music and play that? I already know which albums and tracks I wanna buy, and…
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Working in Europe and Health care.
I have a small business UK based started in 2010, and I am essentially self-employed. I work around Europe, but mainly in Germany I have several English clients and German clients, and since 2016 I now live in Germany. But I pay UK tax, self-assessment and my small business are the UK registered with a UK address. I use my…
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Self Employed Tax Question.
My son is a self employed dental hygienist (sole trader). He is paying his tax payment on account which is due by 31st July. Can he pay this out of his business bank account or should he pay it out of his personal bank account?
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business address
Need advice regarding 'registered business address' A friend of mine wants to set up a limited company but does not want to register at his home address. An internet search has brought up various companies selling 'registered business addresses'. Does anybody has any experience regarding this? Would you recommend doing…
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0800 Number Forwarding
Hi All, I know this has been asked before, but the link I found was in 09 which is now a long time ago. (Im new so cant post the link :mad:) Is there now any better options? Im in the same boat, small business, do not want to be paying large monthly payments for low call volumes. Wish list is the following: - Menu system -…
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B and B (guest House) plus self catering accom. One company or two?
We are looking to buy a business - a b and b or guest house... Several we have looked at also have self catering accomodation as part of the 'complex' or building - albeit with seperate external access. Some we have looked at deliberately trade under VAT, closing for several months a year. Is there any mileage in running a…
