Business rates changes 2026. What directors need to know – and do – about the coming changes

Why are business rates back in focus for UK companies? From April 2026, many firms will see an increase in their business rates bills. But unlike other cost pressures, this one isn’t a surprise. The end of transitional relief and the impact of the 2023 revaluation are already mapped out, giving directors a clear window […]
UK insolvency and company rescue in 2025: what’s changing and what Directors need to know

As Insolvency Practitioners, we believe one of our strengths is what we call our ‘bedside manner’, in other words, how we deliver a caring and bespoke personal service to directors whose businesses are facing financial difficulties. Part of this is keeping up to speed with what’s going on with businesses that are struggling to better […]
Take advantage of the current 10% tax rate for Members Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs)

The Capital Gains Tax rate on MVLs that qualify for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) increases to 14% on 6th April 2025 If you are a Company Director considering closing your solvent company/companies using Members Voluntary Liquidations (MVL), you must act soon, if you qualify for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), to benefit from the […]
Chancellor increases Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) from 6th April 2025

BADR tax advantages still available for Members Voluntary Liquidations (MVL) at the current 10% tax rate until 5th April 2025 The Chancellor did not scrap BADR in her budget on 30th October as many had predicted, but she did increase the current Capital Gains Tax rate that applies to BADR from 10% to 14% for […]
Budget October 30th 2024 – Are you selling or closing your solvent business? Don’t miss out on Business Asset Disposal Relief!

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) is still available for Members’ Voluntary Liquidations. Act quickly to be sure of taking advantage of the current 10% tax rate. When business owners decide to sell or wind-up their solvent company using Members Voluntary Liquidations (MVL), they might be eligible for Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly known as Entrepreneurs’ […]
Asset Valuations for Insolvent Companies

Asset Valuations for Insolvent Companies
How Insolvency Practitioners work with Asset Valuers to maximise creditor returns.
What are the options for closing IR35 contractor limited companies, Solvent or Insolvent? How can Insolvency Practitioners help??

What are the options for closing IR35 contractor limited companies?
What are the options for closing IR35 contractor limited companies? How can Insolvency Practitioners help?
Budget March 6th 2024 – Is the clock ticking for Business Asset Disposal Relief?

Budget March 6th 2024 – Is the clock ticking for Business Asset Disposal Relief?
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) is still available for Members’ Voluntary Liquidations. Take advantage of the 10% tax rate.
HMRC to Stop Providing Tax Clearance for Members Voluntary Liquidations

HMRC to Stop Providing Tax Clearance for Members Voluntary Liquidations
This makes the decision of who to appoint as Liquidator for Members Voluntary Liquidations much more important than before
Directors with Multiple Company liquidations can find themselves with a Personal Tax liability to HMRC.

Directors with Multiple Company liquidations can find themselves with a Personal Tax liability to HMRC.
Directors who have been involved with multiple companies which have become insolvent and have a tax liability with HMRC can receive a personal ‘Joint and Several’ liability notice for payment.