Choosing a Business Rates Agency

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued updated advice to help business owners choose and monitor business rates agents more effectively. A key message is that the name listed in the Check and Challenge service must match the name on the signed contract. If it...

Capital Gains valuations of goodwill

Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes the lead. Whether the goodwill belongs to a sole trader, partnership or limited company, HMRC’s SAV team will either accept the submitted valuation, give their own...

VAT relief for the disabled

VAT relief is available on goods and services for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities.  There are special VAT reliefs available for certain people living with disabilities or long-term illnesses. These reliefs are generally available on certain...