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  • Are you maximising tax relief on company losses?

    Are you maximising tax relief on company losses?

    Jul 16, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    If your company makes a trading loss, it may be able to claim relief to reduce its Corporation Tax liability. Trading losses can often be used in different ways, depending on your

  • Meaning of Permanent Establishment

    Meaning of Permanent Establishment

    Jul 2, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    The term permanent establishment (PE) is an important tax concept for businesses that operate across international borders. In simple terms, it determines whether a business has

  • Can you claim R & D relief?

    Can you claim R & D relief?

    Jun 11, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is designed to support companies that invest in innovation and seek to make advances in science or technology. The scheme offers

  • Key person policies and tax relief

    Key person policies and tax relief

    May 28, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of losing an important employee, director or other individual who is

  • Filing obligations for private limited companies

    Filing obligations for private limited companies

    Apr 16, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Those responsible for the accounts and tax compliance of private limited companies must ensure they are fully aware of the relevant obligations and statutory deadlines. Following

  • The marginal Corporation Tax rates

    The marginal Corporation Tax rates

    Apr 2, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    The rate of Corporation Tax payable depends on the level of a company’s taxable profits. The main rate is 25% and applies where profits exceed £250,000. At the other end of the

  • Increase in company late filing penalties

    Increase in company late filing penalties

    Mar 12, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and submit a company tax return. In most cases, the tax return must be filed within

  • Corporation Tax 19% or 25%?

    Corporation Tax 19% or 25%?

    Jan 22, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    If your company profits sit between £50,000 and £250,000, marginal relief can soften the jump from 19% to 25% Corporation Tax. The Corporation Tax main rate applies to companies

  • Creative Industry Corporation Tax reliefs

    Creative Industry Corporation Tax reliefs

    Jan 15, 2026

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    If your business works in film, TV, games or the arts, Creative Industry Tax Reliefs could reduce your Corporation Tax bill and may even generate a payable tax credit. Creative

  • Reliefs and allowances for Corporation Tax purposes

    Reliefs and allowances for Corporation Tax purposes

    Oct 23, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Companies can reduce their Corporation Tax bill through a range of reliefs, including R&D credits, Patent Box, and creative industry tax reliefs, all of which will help to

  • Register an offshore property developer for Corporation Tax

    Register an offshore property developer for Corporation Tax

    Oct 2, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Non-UK resident companies that buy, develop, or sell UK land must register for Corporation Tax within three months of a disposal. Those non-UK resident companies that deal in or

  • How to pay corporation tax online

    How to pay corporation tax online

    Sep 11, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Paying Corporation Tax? Always use the correct reference or risk delays and penalties. To pay Corporation Tax via online or telephone bank transfer, you can use either a UK or

  • Corporation tax roadmap

    Corporation tax roadmap

    Aug 28, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    With a £50bn shortfall looming, the Chancellor may need to revisit last year’s Corporation Tax roadmap commitments. As this year’s Autumn Budget approaches, it is an interesting

  • Transfer pricing consultation

    Transfer pricing consultation

    Jul 17, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    New UK transfer pricing rules could mean more reporting and fewer exemptions for mid-sized businesses. The government is consulting on proposals to tighten compliance and align

  • Present rates of Corporation Tax

    Present rates of Corporation Tax

    Jun 19, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Corporation Tax rises with profit levels. Marginal relief bridges the gap, easing businesses from the 19% small profits rate to the 25% main rate. The Corporation Tax Main Rate

  • Definition of R&D for tax purposes

    Definition of R&D for tax purposes

    May 1, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    When claiming tax relief or capital allowances on R&D, it’s crucial to ensure activities meet strict statutory definitions. Understanding Section 437 ITA and DTI guidelines is

  • Tax refunds for dissolved companies

    Tax refunds for dissolved companies

    May 1, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Dissolving a company ends its legal existence — but unresolved assets become property of the Crown under bona vacantia. Directors must act carefully to settle assets and

  • R & D clearance consultation

    R & D clearance consultation

    Apr 3, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Following the Spring Statement, HMRC is inviting feedback on the idea of expanding the use of advance clearances for R&D tax reliefs, aiming to reduce errors and fraud, provide

  • Group relief for trading losses

    Group relief for trading losses

    Mar 13, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Group relief helps reduce the overall Corporation Tax of a group of companies by allowing them to share losses. For example, if a parent company has profits of £1,000 and its

  • Tax relief for structures and buildings expenditure

    Tax relief for structures and buildings expenditure

    Feb 27, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Maximise your tax relief with the Structures and Buildings Allowances (SBA). If you have invested in new or renovated commercial structures, you could claim 3% relief

  • Tax relief for zero emission cars and electric charge points

    Tax relief for zero emission cars and electric charge points

    Jan 9, 2025

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Great news for businesses! Tax relief on zero-emission cars and EV charge points has been extended until 2026. This move aligns with the UK’s ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle

  • Could you claim R&D relief?

    Could you claim R&D relief?

    Dec 12, 2024

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    From April 2024, UK businesses can access enhanced R&D tax relief through the merged RDEC and new ERIS schemes. With generous deductions and credits for R&D-intensive

  • Taxation of double cab pick-ups

    Taxation of double cab pick-ups

    Nov 7, 2024

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    The tax treatment of double cab pick-up vehicles (DCPUs) has been clarified as part of the recent Budget announcements. This follows a chequered history of the tax treatment of

  • Relief for company tax losses

    Relief for company tax losses

    Oct 3, 2024

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    by

    Ben Sheils
    in Corporation Tax

    Corporation Tax relief may be available when a company or organisation incurs a trading loss, a loss on the sale or disposal of a capital asset, or on property income. Tax relief

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