Scrapping IHT Relief For Family Business Could Damage Economy
Scrapping IHT relief on family businesses would appear to be at odds with Labour’s mission to kickstart economy but rumours continue to...
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The Business Case For Better UK Paternity Laws
It’s no secret that more and more of us are choosing not to have children. The UK birth rate has declined to the lowest levels in over a...
Should I Care About Corporate Governance?
On 22 April 2021, the European Confederation of Directors Associations published its updated Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles...
Joe Beeston, Partner, Forsters
- Jun 21
- 3 min
As Simple As ESG?
Having in place a genuine ESG agenda counts for a lot in today’s employment market. As well as appealing to prospective employees, it...
Choosing The Right Business Structure For Family Enterprises
In order to protect the continuity of a family enterprise for the benefit of future generations, there are three key areas that need to...
Smooth Succession: Legal Frameworks For Family Business Continuity
The issue of succession for a family business is bound up in a complex combination of commercial and personal issues. In business terms,...
Derek Gemmell - Head of Innovations Tax AAB
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Latest From HMRC On R&D Tax Relief Procedures
In today's fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development...
Are You Ready For The IR35 Updates Coming In April?
Significant changes are on the horizon for IR35, set to take effect on April 6th. This new policy, known as ‘IR35 offset’, aims to...
Tax Policies Stifling Business Growth & Innovation
UK tax policies are restricting business growth and innovation, according to new research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm...
Family Business Victory In Long Standing Battle With HMRC
In the long-anticipated judgment of HMRC v Fisher [2023] UKSC 44 (21 November 2023), the Supreme Court held that the transfer of a...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
- Aug 31, 2023
- 1 min
Family Businesses Need To Be Ready For Changes To Flexible Working
On July 20, 2023 The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act was granted Royal Assent. As a consequence, The Act introduces some...
Charles Pigott, Mills & Reeve LLP
- Aug 21, 2023
- 3 min
Refining Your Flexible Working Offering
Giving your workforce access to a wider range of flexible working arrangements can be a powerful tool for family run businesses to...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
- Apr 12, 2023
- 1 min
Make This Year Less Taxing!
The new tax year is here once again and with it comes a host of financial changes, from higher taxes to increasing bills, and almost...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
- Mar 24, 2023
- 1 min
Key Findings From The Spring Statement 2022
Against a backdrop of rising costs and inflation Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement focused on easing the burden for families and businesses....
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
- Nov 28, 2022
- 8 min
Don’t Create An Inheritance Tax Present For HMRC!
Cash or other financial gifts might be more welcome than ever this Christmas. In grim economic times, older savers with some accumulated...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
- Jun 23, 2022
- 4 min
Inheritance Tax Quarterly Receipts Reach £1.8 Billion
The latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that inheritance tax receipts received by HMRC increased by £300 million to...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
- Feb 2, 2022
- 7 min
The Entrepreneur’s Exit – Avoiding The Legal Pitfalls
The post-COVID bounce back in M&A deals has led a lot of entrepreneurs to consider selling their businesses. Business owners are aware...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
- Nov 3, 2021
- 1 min
Building Trust In Climate Reporting
There is growing pressure on businesses to play their part in tackling climate change, and an increasing number of companies are making...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
- Jan 11, 2019
- 4 min
The Challenge Of Shareholder Liquidity
There are several ways to provide liquidity to shareholders of privately held family businesses without giving up control of the family...
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