by Shoaib Aslam | May 21, 2020 | Small Business Advice
The UK government has announced a temporary VAT zero-rating for all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). VAT zero-rating means that the items sold are still subject to VAT, but that the VAT rate is zero per cent. If you sell PPE, your VAT invoice... 
by Shoaib Aslam | May 13, 2020 | Accounting, Financial Advice, Small Business Advice
At Pearl Accountants, we know that bookkeeping can be a bit of a chore which is why we offer full bookkeeping services to our clients at no additional cost. But for those of you who do your own bookkeeping, here are 25 tips (and two bonus tips) we’ve learned... 
by Shoaib Aslam | May 5, 2020 | Financial Advice, Small Business Advice
Despite all good intentions, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has failed to meet expectations. The UK Government has now responded with a staggeringly popular alternative, the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBL). The loan is... 
by Shoaib Aslam | Apr 8, 2020 | Accounting, Financial Advice, Small Business Advice, Tax
We’re talking about Limited Companies here, not sole traders. Failure to know these requirements like the back of your hand could lead to surcharges which might cripple you. A lack of attention to these vital basic taxes and forms could result in: SurchargesInterest... 
by Shoaib Aslam | Apr 4, 2020 | Small Business Advice, Startup Advice
If you’re looking to start an E-commerce business in the UK then no doubt you are feeling the pressure to get things going urgently. Times are tough, and we’re all going to have to foot the bill for it. If the UK economy ever needed your help, it is now.... 
by Shoaib Aslam | Mar 23, 2020 | Contractor Advice, Small Business Advice
If you’re a contractor for a medium- or large-sized company and have been dreading the upcoming IR35 reforms, scheduled for 6 April 2020, you can take a breather. The reform has been delayed for a year. A brief history of the ever-growing fishing net of IR35 IR35...
