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When we talk about protecting your bloodline, we mean protecting business value from leaving the family. For many business owners, transferring shares to children or other family members is a key part of long‑term succession planning. However, these well‑intentioned gifts can create unexpected risks. If shares in your business are gifted to family members and

From the start of December 2025, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protection limit has increased from £85,000 to £120,000 per eligible depositor, per authorised bank, building society or credit union. This change, announced by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), strengthens the safety net available to both individuals and businesses in the event that their

Every business owner should have one eye on their eventual exit. If it’s planned properly, a sale can reward you with the capital sum you deserve for years of hard work. Exit planning isn’t something to leave until the last minute it’s a process that ideally starts years in advance. This gives you time to

Under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), eligible deposits are protected up to £85,000 per account holder, per banking licence. This protection applies if a bank, building society, or credit union fails and is unable to return your funds. In practical terms, this means that if your business holds, for example, £300,000 in a single

As the year draws to a close and the festive season approaches, many UK businesses are busy planning Christmas parties, team celebrations, and staff gifts. Before you finalise your christas plans, it’s important to understand how HMRC’s tax rules apply to staff entertainment and seasonal presents. This guide explains the key HMRC rules for Christmas

Key Points: Threshold Raised from £50,000 to £60,000 Prior to change, complete withdrawal of benefit if income exceeded £60,000. Post Spring Budget ‘24, complete withdrawal of benefit if income exceeds £80,000. Can only claim backdated Child Benefit for up-to 3 months If you’re entitled to the benefit and haven’t already – Claim! What is the

A question I get asked all the time is: ‘What can I take out of my business?’ and ‘how do I save more tax?’ Well, the quick answer is, ‘there’s up to 32 ways to get value out of your business, tax efficiently.’ Yep, that’s a lot of ways ⬇️ But the truth is, not

There’s an unspoken truth when it comes to tax advice: for business owners, there’s a complete lack of transparency from advisors over what tax advice actually is. This means as a business owner:  …..you don’t know what to expect from your accountant  …..you don’t know if you are getting all the advice you need   But