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Corporate tax planning: what it is, why it matters, and how it can support your businessWritten on October 14, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
Key points: Proactive corporate tax planning integrates tax considerations into your commercial strategy, moving beyond simple year-end compliance. A holistic approach considers the full tax landscape, including Corporation Tax, VAT, employment taxes, and investment reliefs, to optimise your overall position. Regular reviews are essential to adapt your tax strategy to business growth, changes in legislation, […]
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Payroll – Should You Outsource?Written on October 1, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
Payroll outsourcing means that businesses choose to hire a specialist external company to handle their payroll function to save them time and money, gain efficiencies and ensure compliance. There are many benefits of payroll outsourcing including: Time saving If you handle it in-house, you know that it requires a lot of time and attention to […]
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The Importance of Regular Management Accounts for Business SuccessWritten on September 28, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
As a business owner, making informed decisions is crucial to the growth and success of your business. One of the most powerful tools available to you in achieving this is regular management accounts. These are detailed financial reports that provide a snapshot of your business’s financial health, offering invaluable insights into performance, profitability, and […]
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What is transfer pricing? How it works and the UK rules explainedWritten on September 27, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
Transfer pricing refers to how prices are set for transactions between connected companies, particularly within international groups. UK transfer pricing rules require transactions between related parties to be priced as if they were agreed between independent businesses. The rules can apply to both cross-border and, in some cases, UK-to-UK transactions depending on the circumstances. Getting […]
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What you need to do when your business is faced with a visit from HMRCWritten on September 4, 2026 by Jonathan Swarbrick
HMRC carries out compliance checks across businesses of all sizes. Sometimes it wants to understand a particular transaction, sometimes it wants to review a VAT return or payroll process, and sometimes it is following up on information that does not match what it was expecting to see. The important thing is not to panic. Most […]
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Business Purchase – What You should ConsiderWritten on August 14, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
There are many considerations when buying a business and to have an understanding of the tax implications is certainly one of them. In particular, one of the questions that arises is whether the business purchase should be by way of an acquisition of the trade and business assets of the target company, or of the […]
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Tax deductions for small business ownersWritten on June 30, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
Key points Understanding the tax deductions available to your business may help improve cash flow, reduce taxable profits, and support future investment. Capital allowances, pension contributions and everyday business expenses remain some of the most valuable areas to review. Eligibility depends on your business structure, the type of expenditure and the relevant tax rules. Accurate bookkeeping and proactive tax planning may […]
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How to Manage When Your Finance Leader LeavesWritten on June 24, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
Key Points Losing a finance leader without warning can disrupt reporting deadlines and unsettle the team. This blog shows how to maintain stability while recruiting. Interim finance directors or controllers (FD or FC) often provide more immediate structure, keep compliance on track, and steady staff confidence. Practical steps such as prioritising deadlines and engaging interim […]
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Preparing Your Business for Investment: An Expert’s Advice for FoundersWritten on June 22, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
People often come to us with great business ideas but aren’t sure how to make them an attractive opportunity to investors. A common scenario we hear is: I’ve had a great idea for a company. I’ve considered funding options. I’ve realised I need third party investment. But I don’t know how to set myself […]
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Case Study: Successful due diligence & ongoing outsourcing for an architect firmWritten on June 5, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
Key Points Kirk Rice carried out financial and tax due diligence for the sale of an internationally renowned specialist architect and engineering firm using existing reporting information. We created several new reports and processes for the purpose of the sale. Kirk Rice designed custom profit and loss reports to provide our client with a clear […]
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