Cost of business crisis
Changing tax landscape set to impact business owners looking to transact
Since the Chancellor’s Budget statement on 30 October, we have been discussing the impact with business owners and management teams, as they seek reassurance and guidance on what the announcements will mean.
Autumn Budget: A looming cost of business crisis?
One avenue the Chancellor has taken to boost Treasury funds is through increased costs for businesses, with employers facing increased National Insurance liabilities from 6 April 2025. This places further financial pressure on businesses at a time when National Living Wage increases are coming into effect and corporation tax is jumping up considerably.
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Credit Ratings: Why Bother?
In this episode our experts examine the significance of credit ratings, highlighting how credit rating hygiene can shape the trajectory of growing businesses, whilst exploring the impact of credit ratings on access to finance, supplier relationships, and business growth.
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Businesses urged to avoid tax hangover from staff Christmas parties
UK businesses planning to treat their staff to a festive party this Christmas are urged not to end up with a tax hangover.
Employment costs to soar in beleaguered hospitality sector
Hospitality firms could be facing the most arduous financial challenges since the pandemic as worried companies dial in for advice on how to ease looming cost of business pain.
Webinar | Navigating the cost of business crisis
Maximising wealth
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Impending tax changes for both non-UK and UK domiciled individuals
Following the Autumn Budget, the new Labour government has committed to implementing most of the changes for non-UK domiciled taxpayers that were announced by the previous government. These changes are set to take effect from 6 April 2025.
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Non-dom changes from 6 April 2025: What do they mean for trusts?
In addition to directly impacting the UK tax status of many existing non-doms, the changes are expected to have a significant effect on some UK domiciled taxpayers (UK doms) and on many trusts.
Deepening farming crisis?
Inheritance Tax changes to impact family-run farms
Members of the agricultural sector haven’t held back on their criticism of 30 October’s Budget statement from the UK Government.
Webinar | Helping farmers to understand and plan for Inheritance Tax changes
Following the UK Autumn Budget announcements on Inheritance Tax, there has been widespread concern among the agricultural and farming communities on the potential financial impact of providing a farming business legacy for the next generation.
Autumn Budget Hub
Explore the announcements and their possible impact.
For summaries of the Budget announcement, visit our dedicated content hub.
Get in touch
With the UK hosting one of the most complex tax systems in the world, staying compliant, making the most of the tax saving opportunities and growing your finances can be a daunting task.
At Azets, our Tax experts are on hand to offer support and guidance. If you have any queries regarding the 2024 Autumn Budget and the impact the changes may have on you or your organisation, please get in touch with your usual Azets contact, a member of our specialist Tax team or via the form below.
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