For many business owners, their company represents years of dedication, risk-taking, and hard-earned success. When the time comes to step away, ensuring that legacy continues is often a priority. Whether passing the reins to a family member, a trusted colleague, or a key employee, business succession planning plays a vital role in securing the future … Read more
Many technology businesses face a long list of challenges throughout their lifecycle. Financial challenges can especially pose issues for UK companies in the science & technology sector. Financial challenges for UK science and technology companies can include raising funds, claiming relevant tax reliefs, R&D funding challenges from changes to the R&D tax regime, financial modelling, … Read more
Maximising your pension: What benefits are taxable? When it comes to retirement in the UK, strategic tax planning is key towards ensuring you have a financially secure future. Whether you’re approaching retirement or just starting your career, it’s important to be aware of what are taxable benefits when it comes to your pension and retirement … Read more
For start-ups and small businesses, it is crucial to minimise expenditure at every turn to give you as many resources as possible to help with initial growth. Ensuring that you are optimising your tax liability by making the most of any available deductions or claims is one of the most effective ways to do this, … Read more
The current Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, is expected to deliver the Spring Budget on 15 March. Each budget is an outline of the government’s plans for the economy over the next few months, and there’s anticipation over what could be included this time. With the cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation, and a potential housing … Read more
Is your business looking to undergo a merger or acquisition? Have you thought about the due diligence process? Concerned about the tax complexities? Don’t panic, the Edwards team are here to help! We’re experts in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, and we have recently supported our clients with the completion of several business sales worth … Read more
Ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s Mini-Budget has been superseded by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Mini-Budget U-turn on the 14th October 2022. This is likely to be superseeded again in November 2022. Amid rapidly rising house prices, energy costs, and the growing concern of an incoming recession, the government recently announced their plans to help stimulate economic growth. No matter who … Read more
Following the success of our last workshop in December 2021, and those before, we will be running another Cycle of Business Success Seminar alongside REACH Business Coaching to ensure we can continue supporting the growth of businesses. Our FREE workshop will take place on 23rd September 2022 at the Drayton Manor Park Hotel in Fazeley … Read more
We recently worked with George Green LLP to advise the management team of Steelstrip Services Ltd t/a Servosteel on their successful MBO, with financing provided by HSBC Bank UK Plc. Learn more about how we supported our client: https://www.uknewsgroup.co.uk/edwards-chartered-accountants-george-green-llp-and-hsbc-advise-management-team-of-servosteel-on-successful-mbo/ How can Edwards Accountants help? Are you looking for advice on management buyouts, or even … Read more
Yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the Spring Statement, where he outlined plans to deliver the biggest net cut to personal taxes in over a quarter of a century, whilst supporting economy growth, businesses, and working families across the UK. In this article, our experienced tax advisors highlight exactly what the statement means for you. … Read more
