Naming and shaming policy for business rate avoiders on the table
Once again Scotland seems to be leading the way in new business rate policies.
Rates mitigation schemes that rely on charitable occupation under question
An interesting point of discussion has come out of a case between Ipswich Borough Council and registered charity My Community Space.
What’s in a name?
Whether you’re naming a company, a place, a product, a person or a community, the name you choose is the tip of the iceberg that is your brand.
What you need to know: option to tax in property
The option to tax allows a business to charge VAT on the sale or rental of commercial property. Here I look at in which circumstances ‘opting to tax’ would...
Writing for impact
"Anything sharp in there?" "Just my pen. Mightier than any sword."
Online sales levy could lead to two tier business rates
This week saw business rates rise again, with the multiplier increasing to 50.4p in the pound – a hit many companies could do without.
Scotland marches forward with Non-Domestic Rates Reform
It is looking like the Scottish Government is to follow in English footsteps by making business rate revaluations more frequent.
Court of Appeal rules on business rates avoidance schemes
The appeals centered on two business rates avoidance schemes where the properties were vacant and liable for unoccupied rates.
MIPIM: Was it worth the hassle?
Here are some tips for measuring success and making sure that time and expense in Cannes doesn't go to waste.
Tackling housing delivery with SME partnerships
Partnerships are vital within the Registered Provider sector to be able to deliver the required numbers of homes across the North West.
