We have set out below some of the issues you will need to consider if you are contemplating selling your goods or services online for the first time. 1. Business and Legal ConsiderationsDetermine Online Sales GoalsDefine whether you are selling locally, nationally, or internationally and the expected scale of operations.Legal ComplianceEnsure you comply with UK laws,…
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UK Spring Statement scheduled for 26 March 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scheduled the UK's Spring Statement for 26 March 2025. This event will feature the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) latest economic and fiscal forecasts, accompanied by a parliamentary statement from the Chancellor. Reeves has emphasized her commitment to delivering one major fiscal event annually to provide stability and certainty for families…
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Government refuses to compensate WASPI claimants
The ongoing refusal of the UK government to compensate women affected by changes to the state pension age, often referred to as WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) claimants, continues to provoke widespread criticism. This controversy centres around women born in the 1950s who were significantly impacted by the transition from a state pension age…
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No tax changes for those who sell online
Selling online? From 2024, digital platforms must report your information to HMRC if sales exceed £1,700 or 30 goods a year. Casual sellers are exempt, but regular traders may need to register for Self-Assessment.New rules, which became effective from 1 January 2024, require digital platform operators in the UK to collect and verify information about sellers…
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