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22 August 2019
HMRC announce auto-enrolment for UK businesses for a UK EORI numberFollowing the announcement that the UK government plans to enrol VAT registered firms with an EORI number to allow them to continue trading with the EU in the event of a No Deal Brexit, accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael highlights its importance to firms trading internationally.
21 August 2019
Changes to VAT treatment of energy saving materials from 1 October 2019Changes are being introduced from 1 October 2019 which will result in the supply of certain Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) being subject to VAT at 20% rather than 5%.
19 August 2019
Flexibly building a world-class ecosystem of talentAcross the world there are approximately 342 unicorn companies, with 17 of these being in the UK. For anyone who thought a unicorn was just a mythical creature and the national animal of Scotland, it is also the term used for privately owned start-up companies valued at US $1bn or above.
18 August 2019
Open banking – changes to banks feeds on XeroNew EU standards come into effect on 14 September which will change the way some banks connect to Xero. The new rules will ensure financial data is shared more securely, giving you better control over your data. The majority of bank feeds currently set up in Xero accounts will be replaced by new direct bank feeds using Open Banking.
12 August 2019
Share incentives - a route to establishing an investment portfolio?In the fast paced tech sector we’re seeing the establishment of personal investment portfolios being built via share incentives granted at multiple employers. This trend sparks a conversation about the best way to structure share incentives from the outset.
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