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Welcome to the Friend and Grant blog area.

Here you will find all the latest news, views and helpful guides in relation to accountancy, taxation and running a business.

We hope you find the information we post interesting.

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30th Nov 2020
Why are shareholders agreements so important? Friend & Grant Accountants

Why are shareholder agreements so important?

Going into business is an exciting experience; doing so with a business partner even more so, but what happens when things go wrong? Would you have any protection in place to secure your future and that of the business?

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20th Nov 2020
How long will it take for Probate to come through? Friend & Grant Accountants

How long will it take for Probate to come through?

Probate is often needed to get access to the deceased’s assets and it can be a slow and painful process. We examine when it is necessary and how long each part of the task may take.

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19th Nov 2020
How do I prepare my business for Brexit? Friend & Grant Accountants

How do I prepare my business for Brexit?

Will we or won’t we get a free trade agreement with the EU? Whatever the outcome our Brexit 20 point checklist will help you to prepare for the changes on 1st January 2021.

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12th Nov 2020
What is the flat rate scheme for VAT? Friend & Grant Accountants

What is the flat rate scheme for VAT?

The flat rate scheme was first introduced in the 2002 budget and is a simple way for small businesses to account for VAT on their supplies.

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11th Nov 2020
Looking to set up in business? Want to increase the odds of success? Business Programme Friend & Grant Accountants

Looking to set up in business? Want to increase the odds of success?

If building a business was so simple then why do almost half of businesses which set up fail within the first 5 years? Construction is even worse with 2 out of every 3 startups failing in the first 5 years! It isn’t the lack of cash but this is often the nail in the coffin. It all started on day 1 with the failure of the business owner to understand what is really involved in becoming a successful business owner.

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4th Nov 2020
The Mileage Rates for Electric or Hybrid Cars Friend & Grant Accountants

The Mileage Rates for Electric or Hybrid Cars

The Government is pressing ahead with its plan to ban all new non-electric cars from sale by 2035 at the latest, and many UK car buyers are already shifting towards electric and hybrid cars.

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2nd Nov 2020
Extension to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Grant Friend & Grant Accountants

Extension to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Grant

Are you eligible to claim the SEISS extension grant? Make sure you know what you can claim for.

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2nd Nov 2020
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended - Job Support Scheme (JSS) postponed Friend & Grant Accountants

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended – Job Support Scheme (JSS) postponed

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 31 October regarding the new lockdown in England for the commencing 4 November, the CJRS has been extended until December.

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21st Oct 2020
Support for businesses placed into lockdown Local Restrictions Support Grant Friend & Grant Accountants

Support for businesses placed into lockdown

The Local Restrictions Support Grant will apply if your business is placed into lockdown, but there may also be some discretionary grants available from your local council.

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