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VAT
UK Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax levied on the added value of goods and services. Registered businesses must collect VAT from customers during eligible transactions and remit it to HMRC.


Planning on selling homemade food? Make sure you’re certified first!
Selling homemade food in the UK is subject to regulatory oversight, just like opening a restaurant. You must obtain the necessary certifications, fulfil your tax obligations, and may even be eligible for tax relief.

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Apr 305 min read


Are private schools becoming less popular?
In the recent Autumn Budget, the government officially announced a comprehensive reform of the tax policy for private schools.

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Jan 103 min read


Are sales below £90,000 really tax-free?
Today, we’re going to delve into a common misconception that many people have when it comes to VAT registration and thresholds.

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Oct 2, 20242 min read


Learn about VAT rules for food in 3 minutes!
Luxury foods in the UK are usually subject to the standard rate of VAT at 20%. So, what foods are considered luxury items?

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Sep 18, 20242 min read


HMRC fines takeaway shops in tax evasion crackdown
HMRC recently launched a tax evasion crackdown on takeaway shops which were alleged to have altered their sales figures!

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Sep 6, 20244 min read


Do landlords need to pay VAT? HMRC says that one landlord owes £4.5 million!
Investing in property in the UK is seen by many as lucrative, whether you are buying residential or commercial property.

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Aug 30, 20244 min read


KFC in tax dispute with HMRC
50 KFC stores in the UK entered a dispute with HMRC over incorrect VAT payments, leading to a court case which ruled in HMRC's favour.

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Aug 28, 20245 min read


Thinking of opening a supermarket? How much tax can you save?
Did you know that opening a supermarket can indeed yield unexpected tax benefits?

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Jul 17, 20243 min read


Starting from 2025, Airbnb hosts in EU countries will need to pay VAT! What about UK hosts?
The EU announced that starting from 2025, users of third-party short-term rental platforms need to pay VAT on rental income received.

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Jun 26, 20244 min read


Have you ever wondered how clean the unpackaged bread in the supermarket is?
Before consumers search for food, they may cough, spit, not wash their hands properly after going to the bathroom, pick their noses…

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May 1, 20243 min read


David Beckham’s son started a Chinese takeout business – thinking of running your own?
Chinese food is highly popular in the UK, especially in the realm of takeout, where it has become the preferred choice for many Britons.

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Apr 12, 20242 min read


Facing an audit by HMRC?
If you’re living and working in the UK, or you sell online to UK-based customers, HMRC may request an audit of your finances.

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Mar 29, 20243 min read


Why are takeaway prices different from eating in?
A restaurant owner in Knaresborough was recently fined for committing tax evasion for more than 3 years, with unpaid VAT of over £51,700.

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Mar 1, 20244 min read


How can the price of a commercial shopping centre be cheaper than a residential home?
From a macroeconomic perspective, British business has suffered significantly, particularly after Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic.

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Feb 28, 20243 min read
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