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Businesses facilitating holiday time-share exchanges to get VAT refund worth thousands of pounds
Friday 11th September 2009
Further to a recent court case involving RCI Europe, operators which assist with time-share exchanges for properties located outside the UK may be in line for a valuable VAT refund. The ruling means that fees for such exchanges should be subject to VAT according to the location of the timeshare owner’s property.
Wednesday 9th September 2009
The accountancy and business advisory group has secured buyers for substantial parts of the assets of Vauxhall franchise Crown Motors, which ran two major sites in Romford and Dagenham, Essex, and employed 70 people, who were laid off following the appointment of administrators.
First companies to see the effects of IFRS changes
Tuesday 8th September 2009
Aim listed companies preparing interim financial statements for the 6 months ending 30 June 2009 will be among the first to be affected by recent changes to the presentation and disclosure rules under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Registered Providers at risk of pensions contributions increasing by 30%
Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Many Registered Providers (RPs) may miss the deadline to notify The Pensions Trust (TPT) of their decision to amend their pension schemes and risk an increase in their own contributions of 30% or more. Despite a looming deadline, it may not be too late.
Buyer found for Shipton Communications
Thursday 20th August 2009
In less than a fortnight after appointment, joint administrators Anthony Spicer and Henry Shinners of accountancy and financial services group, Smith & Williamson, have secured a buyer for 119 year-old Shipton Communications.
Brentwood Hotels: Information for creditors
Monday 17th August 2009
Smith & Williamson keep Suffolk haulier on the road
Thursday 13th August 2009
A long-established road haulage business in Suffolk has been sold out of administration by Smith & Williamson.
Industry survey predicts major shake-out for private equity firms
Tuesday 4th August 2009
The number of private equity houses is expected to fall significantly over the next 24 months, according to a survey carried out by Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and financial services firm.
UK Government takes action to prevent VAT fraud in carbon trading
Friday 31st July 2009
The UK has swiftly introduced new legislation to combat the possibility of VAT fraud relating to carbon trading in the UK.
Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme of limited benefit to SMEs
Thursday 30th July 2009
Funding for SMEs under the Government’s Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) Scheme is likely be limited, according to accountancy and financial services group, Smith & Williamson.
