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Benefit In Kind: Everything You Need To Know

Understanding Benefit in Kind (BIK) is essential for both employers and employees in the UK. A benefit in kind refers to any non-cash benefit ...

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Construction accounting software open on a laptop in a site office
  1. Construction
Construction Accounting Software: What to Look For | Pulse
In short: The best construction accounting software for a limited company is the one that handles CIS, domestic reverse charge VAT, job costing and ...

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Engineers reviewing design drawings on a UK construction site, illustrating R&D tax relief for construction companies
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R&D Tax Relief for Construction Companies | Pulse
In short: Construction companies can claim R&D tax relief, but only where a project sets out to achieve an advance in science or technology and ...

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Construction site with plant and machinery, illustrating holding companies and group structures for UK construction businesses
  1. Construction
Construction Holding Companies and Group Structures | Pulse
In short: A holding company is a limited company that owns the shares in one or more trading companies beneath it. For construction businesses, a ...

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Construction company director reviewing finance options with an adviser on site
  1. Construction
Funding Options for Construction Companies UK | Pulse
In short: Construction companies usually need funding to bridge the gap between paying for labour, materials and subcontractors and being paid by the ...

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site manager reviewing work
  1. Construction
Revenue and Cost Recognition in Construction | Pulse
In short: Revenue and cost recognition decides when the income and costs from a construction contract appear in your accounts. For most construction ...

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  1. Construction
Are Your Subcontractors Actually Self Employed? Three Questions Worth Asking
In short: Registering someone under CIS does not make them self employed. CIS is a tax collection mechanism, not a status determination. Whether a ...

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  1. Construction
The CITB Levy: What Large Construction Firms Get Wrong About The £500,000 Threshold
In short: The CITB levy is a statutory charge on employers who are wholly or mainly engaged in construction. It is calculated on your payroll plus ...

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  1. Construction
How Often Should A Roofing Company File Its VAT Returns?
In short: Most roofing companies file VAT quarterly because that is what HMRC assigned them when they registered, not because anybody assessed ...

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Do I Need An Accountant, A Tax Adviser Or A Financial Adviser?
In short: an accountant manages your company compliance and reporting, a tax adviser plans your tax position before decisions are made, and a ...

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  1. Construction
Do You Know How Much Your Apprentices Are Actually Costing You?
Ask most construction company owners what their apprentices cost and they will quote you a weekly wage. Ask them what their apprentices actually ...

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