Monthly Archives: December 2016

Do not have a fake Christmas

The Intellectual Property Office has issued a video setting out the dangers of buying counterfeit goods this Christmas. They say: Counterfeiting can be defined as the manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of products which falsely carry the trade mark of a genuine brand without permission and for gain or loss to another. Counterfeits can bring […]

What taxes are payable if you set up in business

The answer to this question depends, in the first instance, on the business structure you select. If you run your business as a sole trader, or in partnership with another person, you are deemed to be self-employed. Partnerships also include Limited Liability Partnerships where the partners’ personal assets are protected from business risks. The alternative […]

Autumn budgets from 2018

Mr Hammond surprised listeners to his autumn statement speech when he said: This is my first Autumn Statement as Chancellor. After careful consideration, and detailed discussion with the Prime Minister, I have decided that it will also be my last. And then quickly followed with: Mr Speaker I am abolishing the Autumn Statement. No other […]