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Income tax basis changes - what self-employed workers need to know before 2024
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From the 2024/25 tax year, all unincorporated businesses will be taxed on profits generated in the 12 months leading up to 5 April (or 31 March). Such businesses may face a single, higher tax bill...
Jess Thuc
Milsted Langdon
Posted on: 6th April 2023
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Businesses must be prepared for imminent changes to corporation tax
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Businesses should be planning for the rise in Corporation Tax (CT) and sees the top rate of tax rising from 19 per cent to 25 per cent. The tax applies to all profitable limited companies – both from...
Jess Thuc
Milsted Langdon
Posted on: 6th April 2023
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SWIG Finance Appointed South West Business Support Partner for Start Up Loans

SWIG Finance is delighted to announce its appointment by the British Business Bank as the South West’s dedicated Business Support Partner for the Start Up Loans Scheme. Start Up Loans is a UK-wide...
Lisa Alcock
S W I G Finance Ltd
Posted on: 5th April 2023
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Start Up Funding for Naturopathic Chocolate Maker

Bristol-based Entrepreneur, Alex Fraysse, has received £18k in funding to launch his botanically infused chocolate truffles business. The funding will help Alex with initial start-up costs such as...
Lisa Alcock
S W I G Finance Ltd
Posted on: 15th March 2023
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