What is SEISS? The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) was made available to those who are self-employed or a member of a partnership, who were affected by coronavirus. If you lost out on income or had to stop working in order to look after someone you could apply for money [...]
What is an ATED? An Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings, or ATED is an annual tax that’s payable by companies that own UK residential property valued at more than £500,000. If you’re a UK landlord you’ll need to complete an ATED return if your property: Is a dwelling Was valued [...]
This past year has been tough for everyone, especially small businesses. You’ve survived temporary business closures, reduced customer foot flow, furloughed staff and faced uncertainty over the future of your business. So as we all slowly and cautiously begin to return to normal, now may be a good time to [...]
Congratulations on starting your new business venture! Whilst you’re probably busy getting everything ready and sorted, one important thing to consider is your business accounting and more importantly, your business structure. But how do you know which is the right one for you? In this blog we look specifically at [...]
If you’re just starting out and looking at which business model would suit you best, one of your options is to operate as a sole trader. But what does being a sole trader actually mean and is it right for you? In this blog we explore just that to help [...]
The pandemic and the ensuing lockdown in the UK has brought periods of unrest, uncertainty and for many, a change in their usual working patterns. But for some crafty and determined individuals, it’s been the push they’ve needed to get their own business up and running, and start to sell [...]
COVID-19 has brought a whole world of disruption; from closed businesses to furloughed staff, we’ve all had quite a bit to deal with. Sadly COVID’s impact doesn’t end there, as many small business owners have fallen victim to cyber attacks. At Assure Accountants, we include Xero accounting software for clients [...]
Ensure you make the most of your tax-saving opportunities before April 5th. The end of this tax year is almost upon us, so now is the time to act and ensure you’ve done everything you can to reduce your tax bill. In this blog we look at the top ten [...]
In a bid to help with cash flow and as part of HMRC’s ongoing COVID-19 support, all VAT registered businesses are now able to defer their VAT liabilities generated between March 20th and June 30th 2020. This blog explores the new scheme, how it works, how to register and what [...]
Whether you’re opening a shop, running your own hairdressers, or maybe even a café, one thing you’ll need to decide on is your business structure. So what are the available options and how do they differ? Choosing the right structure from the get-go can mean taking advantage of the possible [...]
