Entrepreneurs’ Relief reduces the amount of Capital Gains Tax payable when you dispose of (sell) shares in all or part of your business. It results in a tax rate of 10% on the value of the disposal. There’s no limit to how many times you can claim and you can claim up to £1 million of relief […]
Capital Gains Tax arises when you make a profit from selling something you own. The important point to remember is that the tax is calculated on the profit you make, and not the amount you sold it for. As the name suggests, it’s all about the gain! Capital Gains Tax is essentially a tax on […]
Personal tax, thresholds and allowances The 2020/21 tax year commences on 6th April 2020.The Personal Allowance – the amount you can earn before paying any Income Tax – remains at £12,500 for the 2020/21 tax year. The threshold for paying the Higher Rate of income tax (which is 40%) also remains at £50,000. This amount includes the Personal […]
Who can be a company director? There are no formal qualifications required to become a company director. A director must be at least 16 years old, must not be an undischarged bankrupt and cannot be disqualified from being a director by a court. What is a director of a limited company? There is a clear […]