IT contractor in the UK sues HMRC for £27,000 in landmark IR35 case

by Staff Writer | Jun 18, 2018

A UK IT contractor working in the public sector recently won his appeal against Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The dispute was over a...

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Common mistakes that first-time homebuyers make

by Ian Henning | Jun 12, 2018

The UK mortgage market is large and complex with numerous lenders and options available to a buyer. This can make it an especially daunting pl...

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Applying for your NI number: a guide

by Leanne Shrosbree | Jun 12, 2018

Many people will agree that getting your National Insurance (NI) number is probably one of the most challenging aspects of moving to the UK. U...

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The unintended consequences of offshore trusts – an SA-UK perspective

by Niel Pretorius | Jun 12, 2018

A number of South African residents have set up foreign trusts as they look to mitigate their risks that are peculiar to South Africa, be it p...

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What to do with your living annuity when you retire abroad

by Niel Pretorius | Jun 11, 2018

If you have a living annuity in South Africa but no longer live in The Republic, you will need to make sure that you plan accordingly to minim...

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In the UK, mortgage inaction is pickpocketing thousands of homeowners

by Bill Monty | Jun 7, 2018

We are currently in an interesting time within the British mortgage market cycle. According to figures produced by HM Land Registry in Februar...

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Increase your business’s bottom line with currency hedging

by Staff Writer | Jun 6, 2018

If your business imports or exports, you inevitably have to deal with foreign currency payments. Due to currency fluctuations, this forex expo...

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Why international entrepreneurs continue to choose the UK for business

by Scott Brown | Jun 6, 2018

The ease of doing business, skilled workforce and potentially high return on investment are just some of the reasons entrepreneurs from all ov...

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Does your SME need a Financial Director?

by Scott Brown | May 30, 2018

If you’re the owner of an SME in the UK, you’ve probably considered employing a Financial Director (FD) at some point. Although a valuable add...

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