Normal Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) can be paid to your employees from the fourth day they are absent from work if they meet the following criteria: They are classed as an employee and have done some work for you Earn an average of at least £120 per week Have been ill for at least 4…
As 1-Jan-21 draws ever nearer what changes should your SME business prepare to adopt ready for Brexit: Exporting Goods to the EU Despatches are renamed exports. Apply for an EORI number (which will look something like: GB123456789123). Check whether what you sell is a restricted good that requires an export licence. Check whether there are…
HMRC have announced more details on the Job Retention Bonus scheme they set forth in July. The JRS allows an employer to claim a one-off payment of £1000 per employee furloughed and claimed for through the CJRS and kept employed until at least 31st January. This money is to be paid to the employer and…
After many years of perceived abuse, the Government has announced that they are soon to introduce new laws to require stricter, independent, scrutiny (by an ‘Evaluator’) where connected parties purchase a failed business out of administration (a Pre-pack). In announcing the move, the government said that while pre-pack administration sales are widely considered to be…
With the Autumn Budget cancelled the Chancellor has announced a Winter Economy Plan introducing a package of measures to support businesses. The highlights are: The Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme (CJRS) – Will end as planned on 31 October 2020. A new Job Support Scheme – To support viable UK employers who…
On 24th September the government announced the launching in November of the Job Support Scheme to replace the existing Furlough Scheme that is feted to end on 31st October. The JSS is to run from 1st November through to 30th April, but initial rules may be amended after three months. To qualify for the…
From 3 to 31 August 2020 businesses that offer a discount under the The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme are able to claim the discounted amount back from the Government. Whilst on the face of it you might expect VAT only to be payable on the discounted amount, in-fact VAT is payable…
Following the Chancellor’s recent announcement, HMRC has issued guidance for businesses to register for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, which will enable them to offer a discount to diners from 3 August 2020. The Scheme can be used: all day every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 31 August 2020,…
As part of the Government’s measures to try to stimulate the economy, the Chancellor has announced a reduction in the rate of VAT payable by the hospitality and tourism industries. From 15 July 2020 until 12 January 2021, the rate of VAT will be reduced to 5% on any eat-in or hot takeaway food…
Key features of the BBLS: The scheme is a 100% government backed initiative for small businesses. You can apply* for a loan between £2,000 and £50,000 (up to a maximum of 25% annual turnover), for 6 years. No repayments required for the first 12 months, and you won’t pay any charges should…