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I filed my accounts, but completely overlooked the fact that I had not raised, declared or paid any dividends that year.
Normally my accountant advises what to pay as salary and as dividends. As my company had been dormant (I assume that's why), they didn't offer any advice last year - I just...
My accountant has just prepared my first set of annual accounts and company tax return, and sent it to me for signing (along with a nice disclaimer telling me 'on my head be it', *nervous laugh*). This is all new to me, and I bet many contractors (I have a few I know in mind :) just trust their...
Hi everyone,
For those of you who moved accountants how long did the process of getting your accounts up to date with the new accountant take?
It's been 3 weeks since I gave PayStream a formal notice (by email) and my new accountant keeps telling me that they haven't even received any reply...
I am contracting and the agency I am working via has stated that they are unable to pay until my end of year has been filed. Do they legally have the right to do this?
Hi,
As per companies house the status of my company is.
Next accounts made up to 31 March 2017
due by 31 December 2017
Last accounts made up to 31 March 2016
Also the company's status is dissolved on companieshouse website.
Here are the dates for company dissolved.
16 May 2017 Final...
Hi there;
We are Judit, Matt and Andrej, a remote team of three freelancers (researcher, designer and coder).
We've spent the last year collaborating on iPhone apps to reduce the pain of independent working. We hope you find them interesting, and would like to hear your comments and...
Hi all, I have been contracting for a year (Ltd co) and am planning on taking a training course but have been left somewhat confused by the dialogue I have had with my accountant over this - hoping to get a straight answer here (though I'm starting to wonder if there is one).
I've already...
Hi all, as busy professionals I am wondering what is important to you when choosing an Accountant. Do you prefer use a specialist contractor accountancy firm or a general accountancy firm?
Is personal service important to you? Or do you make your choice based on cost?
Thanks.
I do not know how many of you are aware on the extra tax on dividends that the government is introducing. The government want to stop business owners being paid via dividends to reduce tax bills. This flies in the face of risk & reward for running a business & contributing to the economy. Life...