Business Review
All business environments change, and this can create as many opportunities as it does threats. With ever more rapid change, lenders, investors, and venture capitalists often require an Independent Business Review to be carried out by accountants before finalising a lending or investment decision.
Whether management is seeking additional funding, or lenders or investors require reassurance as to the viability and creditworthiness of the business, an Independent Business Review will provide a sound base from which management, lenders and investors can move forward.
Featherstone Hill recognise what is important to management, lenders and investors and our priority is to develop creative commercial solutions that will benefit all classes of stakeholder.
Our tax services make sure that your tax liability is calculated taking into account all allowed exemptions and deductions. We simplify the process by using accountancy software to accurately complete tax returns and calculate any tax liability that may occur, along with any payments that need to be made.
Every year, corporation tax rates and reliefs vary, so we make sure we can offer all the necessary assistance and advice when examining potential exemptions, allowances, and deductions.
In order to make sure you are in compliance and avoid fines, we will carefully evaluate and produce corporate tax filings.
You may be looking at investments, a second property or another asset and our team can make sure you maximise your exemptions while simplifying the difficult area of capital gains tax.
We can help walk you through the complicated subject of personal taxation. It can be challenging to grasp, therefore we can assist you at every step of the way, by developing a tax planning approach that works for your personal situation. This helps ensure you pay the least amount of tax as well as eliminating your worry and wasted time. Our team will provide guidance on when payments are due in addition to what paperwork must be submitted in order to maintain compliance.
Featherstone Hill provide the following key services.
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Latest news from Featherstone Hill
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has just published a new set of heat maps showing where businesses across the UK have received warning or advisory letters for potentially breaking competition law. It’s the first time the CMA has published this kind of information, and it’s a reminder for all businesses to ensure they’re on the right side of the law.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, along with a newly reactivated Solar Taskforce, is spearheading a major push to get more solar panels on homes and businesses by 2030. This is all part of a wider strategy to build the UK’s energy independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and protect consumer bills from volatile energy markets.
The government has published the Employment Rights Bill, which is intended help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.
Companies House have rolled out a new penalties regime as part of a broader effort to boost corporate transparency and combat economic crime, following the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
If you’re a new parent, congratulations! Apparently, around 2,000 babies are born on 26 September each year – more than any other day.
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the UK’s economy grew by 0.5% between April and June, a slight dip from the initial estimate of 0.6%.
In line with the e-invoicing initiative we reported on elsewhere, the Chancellor also outlined broader reforms to modernise HMRC through a Digital Transformation Roadmap, which is expected in Spring 2025.
The Chancellor unveiled a series of announcements last week that could have implications for UK businesses. One of the most relevant for business owners was the government's push for electronic invoicing (e-invoicing).
Action Fraud has received over 30 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses, with victims reporting losses totalling over £3.8 million.
Google have launched AI (Artificial Intelligence) focused online training for people and businesses to help capture the benefits of AI, whether it’s to save time, get a new job, or grow your business.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the Autumn Statement will be on 22 November 2023. The Autumn Statement can affect tax policy, benefits, and much more. The Chancellor will make his announcement to Parliament, setting out the Government’s plans on all matters fiscal and economic. Interestingly, this could be the Chancellor’s last statement before the next General Election, depending on the time frame that the government chooses.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has produced guidance on biometric data and biometric technologies.
The AI Safety Summit will take place on the 1st and 2nd November at Bletchley Park.
Innovation has generally been recognised as essential for value creation, both for individual companies and for the UK economy as a whole. The development of new ideas, processes, and technologies and their flow across different sectors is a significant driver of economic growth and productivity. Recently, innovation has also been identified as crucial to the transition of the economy away from fossil fuels and carbon-intensive business activities.