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info@merrantiaccounting.comBack To The Future? It is a tough time for both families and businesses, with higher prices and staff shortages causing difficulties that are witnessed every day, from supermarkets to airports. Those under fifty will struggle to remember such difficult economic times, with inflation at a 40-year high. On 26th May, the Chancellor announced the
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that we have completed the acquisition of CTA Accountants and Consultants Ltd based in Coulsdon Surrey giving us a base to expand into the Croydon area. Specialising in Restaurants and Takeaway venues the business has been trading for in excess of 25 years, with long-term clients who are used to
Read MoreSelling your business If you are wondering whether, or when, you should dispose of your business, a sensible first step is to form an outline plan. The sale of a successful trading company will generate a capital gain. This would normally be taxed at 20% after deduction of your annual exemption (£12,300 for 2021/22). Business
Read MoreCoronavirus business support Winding down The support schemes put in place to help businesses through the coronavirus pandemic have been wound down or withdrawn from 30 September 2021. It is possible that some of these schemes will be reinstated if COVID-19 restrictions have to be reimposed in the winter, but below is what
Read MoreFacts about exporting goods to EU- The rules and paperwork required to export goods to EU countries have become much more complicated. As an exporter, you need two EORI numbers: a UK EORI number to include on export paperwork and an EU EORI number for your transport provider and freight forwarder to accept the shipment
Read MoreREPORT RELEASE: Merranti Accounting has just released their free latest report on the schemes being offered by the Government. A 12-page document that will list and explain in detail on all the potential benefits that are being offered by the Government. Get your copy here
Read MoreIn addition to the various coronavirus business loan schemes, the government has allowed businesses to build up tax debt. Payment of the VAT due in the period March 20 to June 30 could be postponed until 31 March 2021. Unincorporated businesses and individuals could delay paying their self-assessment tax due on 31 July until 31
Read MoreEU Brexit VAT Changes: The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 but all trading arrangements, including VAT, are held in suspension until the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020. Whatever deal is finally agreed between the EU and the UK government, the EU Brexit VAT Changes rules for UK traders
Read MoreEmployers must now operate two parallel systems of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for their employees: COVID-19 related SSP and SSP for all other health related matters that prevent employees from working. In both cases, the employee must earn at least £120 per week and have informed their employer of the illness. In general, SSP is
Read MoreUnder the Kickstart scheme, the government will pay the wages and associated costs of new employees who are aged 16 to 24, and who come directly to you from claiming Universal Credit. The Kickstart grant will cover the employee’s wages at the national minimum wage rate for 25 hours per week, for six months, plus
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