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What is Liquidation of a Company? An Ultimate Guide

Chris Leadley — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:31:56 +0000

Post updated 11th April 2025 We get asked a lot of questions about company liquidation. Clients are often unsure what it is exactly, and whether it can be beneficial to their business. As such, we’ve put together a quick guide that explains exactly what company liquidation is, the effect it can have on your […]

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How to Liquidate a Company With No Money

Chris Leadley — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:43:31 +0000

When companies find themselves insolvent, a liquidation is often one of the only options available to them. With liquidations not being cheap, though, how are directors expected to liquidate a company with no money available? How do I close a ltd company with no money? There are still options available to you that will […]

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Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs: Are His Figures Accurate?

Robbie Meechan — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:30:10 +0000

Wednesday saw US President, Donald Trump introduce a range of tariffs on goods imported into the US that will have seismic repercussions across the globe. The measures, which Trump calls ‘reciprocal tariffs’ are the latest addition to an escalating trade war between America and the rest of the world. Unveiling a chart detailing the tariffs […]

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Trading While Insolvent: Can it be Done?

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:37:01 +0000

Insolvency can be a tricky problem to navigate, but UK company directors need to be aware of their duties if they are to avoid legal issues. Businesses trading while insolvent can get themselves into a whole host of legal problems, and it’s important that directors are aware of the implications their actions have. We’ve collated […]

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Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation: Advantages and Disadvantages

Chris Leadley — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:47:55 +0000

Have you noticed that bills are becoming more difficult to pay? If you’re doubtful that circumstances will get better for your business, it may be time to consider a creditors’ voluntary liquidation. We’ve collated some of the most common questions that clients ask us about creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), and created a guide that provides […]

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TV’s Ant Middleton’s HMRC Ban Threatens His Political Aspirations

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:19:55 +0000

25th March 2025 The former star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ant Middleton has been banned from acting as a company director after his company failed to pay over £1m in taxes. Sway and Starting Limited was created as a means of managing income earned from Middleton’s media appearances. The company, which went into […]

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Tax Avoidance Whistleblowers Set for 25% Incentive

Robbie Meechan — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:30:46 +0000

13th March 2025 The government are continuing to find ways to replenish the treasury’s coffers by looking at UK businesses. Thankfully though, their new scheme is a little less controversial than their recent autumn budget measures. Using a longstanding American tax model as a template, the government are looking to implement a scheme that […]

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What a First Gazette Notice Means and What to Do Next

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:34:16 +0000

A first Gazette notice is a public declaration that a business will be made to close. The Gazette itself is an actual publication with accompanying website that lists companies that are due to be shut down. Starting out as a newspaper some 350 years ago, most people now access The Gazette via its website. It […]

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Could Trump’s Tariffs Affect Your UK Business?

Robbie Meechan — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:47:34 +0000

6th March 2025 Donald Trump’s recent sweep of trade tariffs promises could have seismic repercussions across the world, and not just for those directly affected. A simmering global trade war has seen some UK companies hike their prices already according to a new survey conducted by HSBC. The report, that polled 1,500 UK businesses, […]

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Should You Take Out Used Tractor Finance? UK Buyers’ Guide

Robbie Meechan — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:16:49 +0000

When it comes to used tractor finance, UK agriculturalists have a couple of different options. For a start, they may decide to buy a brand-new model instead, or simply buy their next tractor outright. Whatever you decide to do, it’s important that you remember that any tractor is a business asset, and as such, your […]

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