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Paul Beare Wins IR Global Member Of The Year
Paul Beare has been named Member of the Year at this year’s IR Global Conference in Amsterdam.
The Biggest Problem With Running A UK Payroll
We explore the biggest problem with running a UK payroll, together with the required functions of payroll calculations and net salary.
Taking It For Granted: How The UK Government Helps Growing Firms
In the UK, a number of government agencies offer a range of grants to help smaller firms to grow and prosper. The grants are typically designed to support innovation, encourage job creation, and underpin growth. In the last few years, a number of new initiatives have emerged, including grants aimed at boosting green technology and digital transformation.
Start-ups Wasting Over 2 Weeks And £37 Billion A Year On Admin
UK start-ups and microbusinesses are wasting over two working weeks every year on admin tasks, including managing mobile phone contracts, choosing energy providers, and buying insurance – according to new research.
The Costs For International Businesses Employing In The UK
In an ever-globalising business landscape, expanding operations to the United Kingdom can be a strategic move for international companies seeking new opportunities.
Federal Revenue Service Confirms Accrual Basis Method
The Federal Revenue Service finally clarifies the position on what method should be used to calculate withholding tax on professional services delivered between two resident entities.
Withholding tax of 1.5% applies to the supply of professional services and is a tax advance creditable against the payers final tax liability. Over the past few years, there has been confusion as to whether the tax should be accounted for on an accrual basis or on a cash basis.
The Interpretative Act 8/2014 (Ato Declaratório Interpretativo SRF 8/2014 – ADI 8/2014), was published in the Official Gazette of September 3, 2014 and clarifies that the accrual basis method must be observed moving forward.