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Barry Adams
Feb 23, 20211 min read
New VAT deferral scheme
If you deferred paying VAT due in the period from 20 March to 30 June 2020 and can’t afford to pay by 31 March 2021, you...
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Barry Adams
Feb 1, 20211 min read
We are 100% paperless
At Focus Accountancy we no longer accept any paperwork - all accounts must be submitted online.
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Barry Adams
Jan 12, 20214 min read
How to record sales & purchase transactions with businesses outside the UK from 01.01.21
This article, first published on the FreeAgent website, explains how VAT-registered businesses should record sales and purchase...
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Barry Adams
Jan 7, 20211 min read
Cashflow management with CaFE
Focus are proud to have partnered with the Cashflow management system CaFE to help you manage your cashflow better. CaFE fully integrates...
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Barry Adams
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Business after Brexit
Now that Brexit has become a reality, it is important that you know what to do if you're doing business with our friends and neighbours...
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Barry Adams
Dec 30, 20203 min read
Benefits of Director Pension Payments
Pensions are a fantastic tax planning and investment vehicle, especially for company directors. A brief outline of some of the benefits...
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Barry Adams
Nov 18, 20206 min read
Cyber Security
A practical guide to cyber security for small businesses Because small business owners often have less cyber security controls, they are...
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Barry Adams
Oct 15, 20202 min read
What is a Limited Cost Trader
If you are using the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) you may have to use a special percentage (16.5%). You will have to consider this for...
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Barry Adams
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Pensions for the self-employed
You may be in the middle of your working life at the moment, but you may also already be thinking about your retirement and all the...
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Barry Adams
Aug 27, 20202 min read
Details of the Job Retention Bonus
Find out more about the Job Retention Bonus which will pay £1,000 per eligible employee.
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Barry Adams
Jul 31, 20201 min read
FreeAgent Mobile App
Did you know that FreeAgent have a mobile app? This makes life even easier for you as you can do your accounts on the go. Here are some...
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Barry Adams
Jun 9, 20202 min read
Never miss a deadline
There are lots of deadlines you have to adhere to when you run a business, and it's important you don't miss them. There are three ways...
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Barry Adams
May 5, 20201 min read
Mettle: the new challenger bank
Mettle is a free business bank account for sole traders and small limited companies.
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Barry Adams
Apr 23, 20202 min read
New rules for property capital gains tax
As of 6 April 2020 there are new reporting and payment requirements for Capital Gains Tax on property.
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Barry Adams
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Budget 2020
A short summary of the tax measures introduced by the Chancellor on 11 March 2020.
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Feb 26, 20203 min read
R&D tax credits
In order to support companies that work on innovative projects in science and technology, the government offers research and development...
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Mike Evans
Feb 19, 20205 min read
Limited Company vs Self-employed vs Employed
Between Brexit and changes to IR35 legislation, the contracting space is looking uncertain at best so many contractors are weighing up...
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Mike Evans
Feb 12, 20203 min read
Record keeping as a contractor
There are no rules on how to keep records as a contractor but your records need to be accurate, complete and readable.
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Mike Evans
Feb 5, 20205 min read
Tips for starting out as a contractor with a limited company
10 tips for starting your limited company as a contractor 1. Invoice on time If you get a 12-month contract and you’re expected to...
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Mike Evans
Jan 31, 20203 min read
Break the January stress cycle
Get your tax return submitted early January is usually a tough month for everyone so why make it harder with the stress of scrambling to...
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