Tax and Business Vehicles

Cars and vans. Diesel, petrol or zero-emission vehicles. To lease or purchase: Every decision about acquiring a business vehicle and how it is then used will have an impact on your tax bill.  Here is a short overview of the current legislation but be aware, there are planned changes from April 2025, especially for electric cars, so it is important to keep abreast of what may be changing and plan accordingly.

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BEWARE: Companies House letter payment demand Scam

Following the recent update to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, scammers have been targeting business owners with fake letters and emails claiming to be from Companies House. Letters request a £48 payment to set up enhanced web filing on the Companies House register. This is a scam.

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Unlock Opportunities: Join Our HB Ladies Business Networking Brunch in Hoddesdon

How do you feel about a networking brunch!!? Would like to expand your business network and increase your visibility? Come and share your story with #TeamHB and many more businesses, at our June Ladies Business Networking, informal and friendly local networking in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Plus we have switched things up a little this time around, opting for brunch instead of lunch. 

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Safeguard Your Business: HMRC Alerts on VAT Bank Details Fraud

In a recent development, HMRC has issued a critical warning regarding fraudulent activities targeting businesses’ VAT repayments. Exploiting Form VAT 484, fraudsters manipulate businesses’ contact, return, and bank details, posing a significant threat to financial security.

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