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What Tax Relief Can I Claim On Startup Costs?Written on September 17, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
Virtually all businesses need money to get off the ground, whether it’s just for some basic office equipment or for more elaborate machinery and business premises. Either way, you’ll want to ensure you receive the maximum tax relief for these start-up costs. The first point to note is that qualifying pre-trading revenue expenditure may be […]
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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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Business Asset Disposal Relief – How Much Tax Is Due On The Sale Of A Business?Written on August 13, 2026 by Kirk Rice LLP
Key Points Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) may reduce the capital gains tax rate on a qualifying business sale, but the rules differ for sole traders, partnerships and company shareholders. Qualifying disposals are taxed at 18%. Eligibility depends on factors such as ownership period, business structure and the specific assets being sold, including goodwill. Company […]
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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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