King’s Speech – What did he say? Why does it matter to you?

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King’s Speech – What did he say? Why does it matter to you?

King Charles delivered his speech to Parliament last month following the election, setting out the priorities of the new Labour Government for the months ahead. The speech included 40 pieces of legislation that the Government plan to implement. To help you understand what the next five years may hold, here are the details of all […]

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King Charles delivered his speech to Parliament last month following the election, setting out the priorities of the new Labour Government for the months ahead. The speech included 40 pieces of legislation that the Government plan to implement. To help you understand what the next five years may hold, here are the details of all

Wilder Coe team at Herts Chamber of Commerce Centurion

Wilder Coe joins Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Centurion Celebration

On the evening of Thursday 11th July, several of the Stevenage-based Wilder Coe team members attended a vibrant summer party hosted by the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce in celebration of their centurion anniversary, sponsored by Sopwell House, Taylor Walton Solicitors and Oventrop. The event brought together professionals across various industries and backgrounds, within the Hertfordshire

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On the evening of Thursday 11th July, several of the Stevenage-based Wilder Coe team members attended a vibrant summer party hosted by the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce in celebration of their centurion anniversary, sponsored by Sopwell House, Taylor Walton Solicitors and Oventrop. The event brought together professionals across various industries and backgrounds, within the Hertfordshire

Corporate Transparency 2024: What you need to know

With over 30 years’ experience heading the Company Secretarial team at Wilder Coe, Ian Saunders, Partner, delves into the current and upcoming legislation changes for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and explores what companies must consider to remain compliant with the changing UK laws. What changed? The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act

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With over 30 years’ experience heading the Company Secretarial team at Wilder Coe, Ian Saunders, Partner, delves into the current and upcoming legislation changes for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and explores what companies must consider to remain compliant with the changing UK laws. What changed? The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act

Five tips for good governance

The Charity Governance Code committee has set out several principles for charities in England and Wales. The Charity Commission states that “good governance is no longer an optional extra. It is essential to charities’ effectiveness and survival too.” As a charity trustee, you must be able to demonstrate that you take the principles seriously and can adapt, when necessary, the

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The Charity Governance Code committee has set out several principles for charities in England and Wales. The Charity Commission states that “good governance is no longer an optional extra. It is essential to charities’ effectiveness and survival too.” As a charity trustee, you must be able to demonstrate that you take the principles seriously and can adapt, when necessary, the

Pauline Hudd advising on HMRC closing the tax gap

Closing the Tax Gap

HMRC have published their 2022/2023 “Tax Gap” estimate, which is the difference between the amount of tax which should have been paid and what is actually paid. Although a factor, the tax gap is not solely down to avoidance. More commonly, people make a genuine error in calculating their taxes or rely on past information

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HMRC have published their 2022/2023 “Tax Gap” estimate, which is the difference between the amount of tax which should have been paid and what is actually paid. Although a factor, the tax gap is not solely down to avoidance. More commonly, people make a genuine error in calculating their taxes or rely on past information

Management buyouts – An alternative approach to exit and succession

When developing your business exit and succession strategy, you must consider all possible avenues, including those which might not seem so obvious. A management buyout (MBO) is one such approach that has gained traction for its flexibility and the ability to leave your business knowing that an experienced team is in place to run it.

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When developing your business exit and succession strategy, you must consider all possible avenues, including those which might not seem so obvious. A management buyout (MBO) is one such approach that has gained traction for its flexibility and the ability to leave your business knowing that an experienced team is in place to run it.

What the summer may mean for your business

Whether the hot weather lasts or not, summer is here to stay, bringing with it seasonal challenges and opportunities for business owners. You may think summer is business as usual, but many companies face disruption and delays due to: More people taking holiday than at other times The heat disrupting transport or the supply chain

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Whether the hot weather lasts or not, summer is here to stay, bringing with it seasonal challenges and opportunities for business owners. You may think summer is business as usual, but many companies face disruption and delays due to: More people taking holiday than at other times The heat disrupting transport or the supply chain

Total Income Tax and NI income hits new high

HM Treasury has taken £77.2 billion in Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) since April 2024 – signalling the effect of the freeze in the Personal Allowance and Income Tax bands and thresholds. Taxpayers have seen two landmark cuts to employee NI payments, falling from 12 per cent to 10 per cent after the 2023

Total Income Tax and NI income hits new high Read More »

HM Treasury has taken £77.2 billion in Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) since April 2024 – signalling the effect of the freeze in the Personal Allowance and Income Tax bands and thresholds. Taxpayers have seen two landmark cuts to employee NI payments, falling from 12 per cent to 10 per cent after the 2023

Invoice fraud becoming a significant problem

Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts. As fraudsters’ techniques become more sophisticated, businesses must understand their tactics and the potential impact on operations. Here are some common techniques used by fraudsters: Fake invoices: Fraudsters create counterfeit invoices that appear legitimate. They might

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Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts. As fraudsters’ techniques become more sophisticated, businesses must understand their tactics and the potential impact on operations. Here are some common techniques used by fraudsters: Fake invoices: Fraudsters create counterfeit invoices that appear legitimate. They might

Taxes on the rise: A certainty, not a possibility

The new UK Government has been formed. Despite the Labour Party’s campaign and pledges around keeping tax rises to a minimum, expert opinion suggests that future rises are inevitable. The inevitability of higher taxes For the foreseeable future, the freeze on most tax thresholds is likely to remain in place. The thresholds’ freeze means that

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The new UK Government has been formed. Despite the Labour Party’s campaign and pledges around keeping tax rises to a minimum, expert opinion suggests that future rises are inevitable. The inevitability of higher taxes For the foreseeable future, the freeze on most tax thresholds is likely to remain in place. The thresholds’ freeze means that