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The government's latest Autumn budget focussed more on spending than tax cuts. This was not surprising given previous tax rises which have already squeezed many small businesses. But what does it mean for your business? Business Rates The...

It appears that companies are beginning their first steps to business recovery. Unemployment rates are down, investment has begun again, and many are starting to see the first shoots of recovery. Recovery has different meanings for...

Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) premiums for law firms have soared again. Reports suggest they are up somewhere between 15% to 40% this year alone and some of our clients have seen renewals increase from £245,000 to £350,000. This...

Thousands of businesses have personal tax bills due on 31st July and many do not realise there is an alternative to paying the bill in one sum. Payment on account is used by self-employed businesses who have a bi-annual tax payment to...

Businesses planning to purchase new equipment could be entitled a new government super tax deduction of 130%. The government announced that from 1st April this year, companies can benefit from capital allowance reliefs including a super...

We have provided essential business funding during lockdown and throughout the pandemic for those who need it the most and we will continue to support businesses as the roadmap out of lockdown progresses, arranging finance for firms...

Rishi Sunak announced a £65 billion support package for businesses in the 2021 Budget but as debt continues to grow some tax increases were inevitable. The government has borrowed £355 billion this year alone – the highest level of...

The government has provided an extension for UK businesses unable to meet the self-assessment deadline. Tax payments are traditionally due on January 31st, however HMRC has said that anyone unable to submit their online return by this...

Many businesses entered 2021 with a renewed optimism. The news of the vaccine promises a path out of the pandemic and there is light at the end of the tunnel. However, worrying statistics from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show...

While 2020 has been a year like no other, through all the difficulties there have been some positives. The pandemic forced businesses to adapt in ways which many had previously thought not possible. Remote working and a greater use of...

With the UK set to embark on a new era of global trade negotiations, the prospect of a ‘no deal’ agreement following the Brexit transition period on January 31st is becoming a reality. The importance of minimising friction in trade and...

The global pandemic has severely impacted small businesses and many have been forced to look at ways, such as asset finance, to adapt by diversifying into alternative or news areas of the market. This diversification often means new...

As the October 1st deadline for Professional Insurance Indemnity (PII) approaches the number of solicitors requesting payment in instalments has increased. PII is an essential requirement for the legal profession. It enables companies to...

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact on UK businesses, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced further measures, in the form of a £30 billion package to help secure jobs and to help British businesses bounce back and survive these...

As part of the government support package to help businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic, UK VAT-registered businesses were given the option to defer VAT payments until March 2021. V4B Business Finance has continued to offer business...

As we move into phase two of the government’s easing of lockdown many businesses are eagerly preparing to reopen when the time is right. The government has consulted with 250 businesses, unions, industry leaders as well as devolved...

V4B Business Finance is an accredited provider of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), an initiative created by the government for small and medium businesses by providing support for those which are losing revenue...

Many businesses are facing financial difficulty due to the Coronavirus outbreak but there is help and support available. The government has announced a substantial financial package to help those at risk with finance, designed to boost...

Just as small businesses were beginning to feel optimistic after months of Brexit negotiations, the Coronavirus, COVID-19, hits the headlines. The uncertainty of what will happen in the coming weeks and months is a prime concern for many...