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Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT en-GB http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IntentiontofloatonthealternativeinvestmentmarketoftheLondonStock.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IntentiontofloatonthealternativeinvestmentmarketoftheLondonStock.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA OR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Placing by Charles Stanley & Company Limited at 90p per share to raise approximately £2.65 million net... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessofGregoryMitfordandSnowball.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessofGregoryMitfordandSnowball.htm Thu, 6 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Board of Vantis plc, the accountancy and professional advisory group that was admitted to the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange last month, is pleased to announce the acquisition... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LaunchofCorporateFinanceHouse.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LaunchofCorporateFinanceHouse.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the accountancy and professional advisory group which successfully floated in May 2002 on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange announces the launch of a new corporate... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AcquisitionofTheCustomHouseLimited.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AcquisitionofTheCustomHouseLimited.htm Thu, 1 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Board of Vantis, the accountancy and professional advisory group that was admitted to the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in May 2002, is pleased to announce the acquisition... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IncreasedDebtFacilitiesChoiceofYearEndAndQuarterlyReporting.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IncreasedDebtFacilitiesChoiceofYearEndAndQuarterlyReporting.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis plc ('Vantis' or the 'Company'), the accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce that it has gained formal approval for a £7 million debt facility, bringing total group facilities... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Tradingupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Tradingupdate.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Board of Vantis, the accountancy and professional advisory group whose ordinary shares were admitted to trading on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange on 1 May 2002, is pleased... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessofCromptonAndSherling.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessofCromptonAndSherling.htm Thu, 28 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional advisory group is pleased to announce the acquisition of the non-audit business of Crompton & Sherling ("C&S") for a maximum consideration of... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2002.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2002.htm Thu, 12 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) VANTIS PLC ("Vantis" or the "Company") Interim result for the Six Months Ended 31 October 2002 Vantis, the accountancy and professional services group, announces maiden interim results for the six months... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisplcadditionallisting.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisplcadditionallisting.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis plc ("Vantis" or the "Company"), the accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce that, further to the announcement of 22 July 2002 regarding the launch of its corporate finance... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ResearchshowsWelshsofaretailer.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ResearchshowsWelshsofaretailer.htm Mon, 3 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Abertillery-based sofa retailer, Sofas UK, is the UK's fastest-growing private firm, according to the 2003 Hot 100 survey sponsored by Vantis and published by Real Business in association with D&B... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisCorporateFinanceLimitedseniorappointments.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisCorporateFinanceLimitedseniorappointments.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Corporate Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of the AIM listed accounting and business advisory group, Vantis plc, has taken a major step in strengthening its national corporate advisory division with two... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessofBeavisWalker.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessofBeavisWalker.htm Thu, 3 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the non-audit business of Beavis Walker ("BW"). Beavis Walker is a long established, seven-partner, firm... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Footballrefpresentslocalentrepreneurwithbusinessaward.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Footballrefpresentslocalentrepreneurwithbusinessaward.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As a qualified Level 5 local league football referee, Malcolm Lancaster enjoyed limbering up in the gym, before presenting a prestigious business award to local entrepreneur, Duncan Bannatyne. Mr Bannatyne... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IssueofEquity.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IssueofEquity.htm Mon, 2 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Placing of 825,500 new ordinary shares to raise £701,675 (the "Placing") The Board is pleased to announce that Charles Stanley has placed 825,500 new ordinary shares of 10 pence each with certain institutional... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsfortheYearEnded30April2003.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsfortheYearEnded30April2003.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services Group, announces maiden preliminary results for the year ended 30 April 2003. Key points Turnover £18.6 million. Profit before tax is £4.1... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Placingordinarysharesat90p.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Placingordinarysharesat90p.htm Fri, 8 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis plc ("Vantis" or the "Company") additional listingVantis plc ("Vantis" or the "Company") Vantis, the accountancy and professional services advisory group, is pleased to announce that the Company... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ConversionofUnsecuredConvertibleLoanNotes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ConversionofUnsecuredConvertibleLoanNotes.htm Mon, 1 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis announces that £400,000 in Unsecured Convertible Loan Notes is today being converted into 375,586 Ordinary Shares of 10p each in the Company. On 1 August 2002, Vantis announced the acquisition... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/UKbusinessoverpaidcustomsduty.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/UKbusinessoverpaidcustomsduty.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) UK businesses could be losing millions of pounds by paying too much customs duty on imported goods, according to Vantis Custom House, a division of the top-25 accountants and business advisory firm, Vantis. The... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VMNacquiresTolsonMessenger.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VMNacquiresTolsonMessenger.htm Wed, 1 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Morgan Nevill acquires the business of Tolson Messenger Financial Services In a move that continues the expansion of its Group services, Vantis has acquired the Independent Financial Adviser, Tolson... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AcquisitionofWheawillSudworthLondon.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AcquisitionofWheawillSudworthLondon.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the non-audit business of Wheawill & Sudworth London ("WS"). WS is a long established,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NotificationofInterimResults.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NotificationofInterimResults.htm Mon, 1 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional advisory group, will announce interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2003 on Wednesday 17 December 2003. An analyst briefing will be held... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2003.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2003.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services group, announces interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2003. Key points Turnover increased 30% to £10.2m (2002: £7.8m); Profit... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AcquisitionandPlacing.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AcquisitionandPlacing.htm Thu, 12 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Acquisition of Redhead French for up to £7.75 million Placing of 2,200,000 Ordinary Shares to raise £2.53 million Vantis the AIM listed accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InvestmentbyHermesAdministrationServicesLimited.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InvestmentbyHermesAdministrationServicesLimited.htm Tue, 24 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Notifiable Interest Further to the announcement of 12 February 2004, the Company is pleased to announce that it has been informed by Hermes Administration Services Limited that as at 13 February 2004,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessofMcBrides.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessofMcBrides.htm Fri, 30 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the non-audit business of McBrides. McBrides is a long-established, seven partner general... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsFortheYearEnded30April2004.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsFortheYearEnded30April2004.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services Group, announces its preliminary results for the year ended 30 April 2004. Key points Turnover up 27% to £23.7 million (2003: £18.6 million). Profit... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2004.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2004.htm Mon, 13 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed professional services and accountancy group, announces interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2004. Key points Turnover increased 48% to £15.1m (2003: £10.2m); Profit... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RecommendedofferforNumericaGroupplc.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RecommendedofferforNumericaGroupplc.htm Tue, 3 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The boards of Vantis and Numerica, both AIM quoted professional services and accountancy groups, are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended offer for Numerica... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RecommendedofferforNumericaGroupplc%28Numerica%29.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RecommendedofferforNumericaGroupplc%28Numerica%29.htm Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Not for release, distribution or publication in or into the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia. Announcement of Acceptance levels On 3 May 2005, Vantis announced a recommended offer... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisPLCofferdeclaredwhollyunconditional.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisPLCofferdeclaredwhollyunconditional.htm Tue, 31 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Recommended offer (the "Offer") by Charles Stanley & Co. Limited on behalf of Vantis plc ("Vantis")For Numerica Group plc ("Numerica") Not for release, distribution or publication in or into the United... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsfortheyearended30April2005.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsfortheyearended30April2005.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services Group, announces its preliminary results for the year ended 30 April 2005. Key points Turnover up 59% to £37.7 million (2004: £23.7 million). Profit... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/corePractice.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/corePractice.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) I am pleased to announce that we have been appointed auditors , accountants and taxation agents to the merc group of companies.merc are a long established fashion brand that have their main retail outlet... LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/accaandcima.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/accaandcima.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Both the ACCA and CIMA have selected Pass Training (the Training Division of Vantis) to be the main provider of computer courses in their 2006 brochure. Their brochures are distributed to 100,000 accountants... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCtargetsoffshoreaccounts.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCtargetsoffshoreaccounts.htm Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) For any individual the idea of a tax investigation can be a real cause for concern but with the government’s increasing focus on tax evasion and their stated intention to recoup several billion pounds... CorporateTaxConsultancy InternationalTax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SMEsUrged.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SMEsUrged.htm Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Potential changes to IHT and CGT in the 2006 budget will affect owner-managers looking to retire or exit SME's urged to restructure to release business tension and/or qualify for valuable tax reliefs London... AccountingAndTaxation BusinessSupportServices ShareholderFocus http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/alistairpeck.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/alistairpeck.htm Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) 114 unauthorised attempts to change registered names at Companies House SME's encouraged to go ‘electronic' to reduce fraud £1 investment is all it takes London - SME's are being urged to... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/alistairpeckvatwin.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/alistairpeckvatwin.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Hotels now able to reclaim VAT on 24 hour delegate rates, others set to lose out financially and competitively Hotels urged to review position and lodge claims for over paid VAT Hotels, Charities,... VAT HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AShortLivedOpportunityIHT.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AShortLivedOpportunityIHT.htm Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) SHORT LIVED OPPORTUNITYThe government has been merely tinkering with inheritance tax legislation to date. To attain the £10billion annual IHT target it has referred to when in opposition will require a... AccountingAndTaxation InheritanceTax TaxPlanningConsultancy Loughton http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/acquisitionOfBoothAndersonChester.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/acquisitionOfBoothAndersonChester.htm Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM quoted accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the non-audit business of Booth Anderson Chester LLP ("BAC"). BAC is an established, five... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BondHouseJudgment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BondHouseJudgment.htm Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The European Court of Justice (‘ECJ’) is due to release its Judgment in the Bond House and related cases of Optigen and Fulcrum on 12th January 2006. The three conjoined cases of Bond House Systems Limited... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Justafewquestions.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Justafewquestions.htm Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) To discuss any issue arising out of this article, please contact Allan Brown or Martin O’Neill of the Customs Investigations & Litigation Team at Vantis. Allan Brown: 020 7549 8097Martin O’Neill:... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CustomsMTICVATProsecutions.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CustomsMTICVATProsecutions.htm Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following the collapse of the hugely expensive trial, code named Operation Venison, at Southwark Crown Court, Customs (now part of HM Revenue & Customs) are asking some serious questions about the... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AssetRichbutCashPoor.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AssetRichbutCashPoor.htm Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Asset Rich but Cash Poor? How often do you hear this? It seems particularly true of those on a pension. Many people, when they retire, sell their family home and downsize to release equity. But why should... AccountingAndTaxation TaxPlanningConsultancy Loughton http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ShortLivedOpportunity.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ShortLivedOpportunity.htm Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Opinion: Inheritance Tax Planning The government has been merely tinkering with inheritance tax legislation to date. To attain the £10billion annual IHT target it has referred to when in opposition... LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreBudgetReportDecember2005.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreBudgetReportDecember2005.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) What does it really mean to you? The Chancellor presented his Pre-Budget Report on 5 December 2005 - for a commentary on the main points click here. Budget History For a summary of the main points,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SIPPS-Howthefactbecamefiction.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SIPPS-Howthefactbecamefiction.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) SIPPs: How the fact became fiction.When something seems ‘too good to be true’ it usually is, especially in the tax world.For a number of years confidence in pensions has been shaken with amongst other... AccountingAndTaxation TaxPlanningConsultancy Loughton http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/alistairpeckadaywarning.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/alistairpeckadaywarning.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Time is running out for investors wanting to review their existing pensions prior to A-Day, warns Mike Nevill of Vantis Financial Management. A-Day will see the current eight pensions regimes replaced... Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded3October2005.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded3October2005.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed professional services and accountancy group, announces interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2005. Key points Turnover increased 79% to £33.2m (2004: £18.6m as... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/WHATNOTTOWEAR.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/WHATNOTTOWEAR.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will focus on benefits-in-kind in 2006. If you think your company doesn't provide benefits-in-kind you’ll probably want to read on as HMRC’s definitions can be... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DefeatForCustomsInLandmarkEuropeanVATCase.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DefeatForCustomsInLandmarkEuropeanVATCase.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The European Court of Justice ("ECJ") has today handed down its judgement in the joined cases of Bond House Systems Ltd., Optigen Ltd. and Fulcrum Electronics Ltd. This decision has been eagerly awaited... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/susanmooralistairpeck.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/susanmooralistairpeck.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis has appointed Susan Moor to head up its Interim Management & Placement Services business. Susan will join the Restructuring Services division and to take responsibility for building on the... RestructuringServices LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/benefitsinkindalistairpeck.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/benefitsinkindalistairpeck.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) - Companies risk penalties through ignorance of HMRC classifications- Managers advised to check three most frequently misunderstood areas London, January 24th 2006 - The hospitality industry was today... AccountingAndTaxation TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries Bristol Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Jersey Leicester LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/andrewcranmeralistairpeck.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/andrewcranmeralistairpeck.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy, business and tax advisory firm, has appointed Andrew Cranmer as Associate Partner in the Restructuring Services division. Andrew specialises in Central and Eastern... BusinessRecovery RestructuringServices LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/boardroombustups.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/boardroombustups.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) What happens when happy partnerships turn sour? The latest trend in TV reality shows seems focused on putting budding business leaders through their paces in a bid to prove that their particular undertaking... AccountingAndTaxation BusinessSupportServices Bristol Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Jersey Leicester LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Accountants Automotive CharityAndNotForProfit HospitalityAndLeisure Legal Media Medical PublicSector RealEstate Recruitment Sports Travel http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/partnershipdisputesFADR.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/partnershipdisputesFADR.htm Thu, 2 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) David Stern is National Head of Forensic Accounting & Dispute Resolution It is often said that partners in professional practice spend more time with their fellow partners than they do with their... ForensicAccountingAndDisputeResolution LondonWestEnd Accountants Legal http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ANOCresearchsportssolution.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ANOCresearchsportssolution.htm Thu, 2 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) London, February 2nd 2006 - Vantis Sports Solutions and Soccer Investor have produced a report on the impact of the African Cup of Nations (ACON) on the release of players for international duty. The report... LondonCity Sports http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CustomslatestattempttotackleMTICfraud.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CustomslatestattempttotackleMTICfraud.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Government announced on 26th January 2006 that it has applied to the European Commission to remove VAT from supply chains involving mobile phones and other specified goods used as part of MTIC frauds. VAT... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ChancellorsBudget2006.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ChancellorsBudget2006.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Pre-Budget Report 2005 Chancellor Gordon Brown will deliver his 2006 Budget statement to the House of Commons at 12.30pm on Wednesday 22 March. Bookmark our Budget 2006 page in advance for easy access... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/peterdaviestroncupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/peterdaviestroncupdate.htm Wed, 1 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Hospitality industry faces windfall as HMRC reviews guidelines London, February 20th 2006 - Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have announced that major changes are to be made to their guidance... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vatdoctorslimburg.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vatdoctorslimburg.htm Fri, 3 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Doctors with turnover exceeding over £60,000 now liable for VAT Private practices most affected Doctors dispensing drugs valued in excess of £60,000 per annum that they will need to register for... VAT LondonWestEnd Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Hospitalityindustry.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Hospitalityindustry.htm Thu, 9 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Recent news that the hospitality industry is facing another wave of scrutiny by HMRC - this time into the issue of staff benefits - will no doubt be received with a collective groan by the UK's restaurateurs,... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MTICupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MTICupdate.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) announced today, that additional powers are to be given to Officers in order to assist them in their strategy to combat Missing Trader Intra Community (”MTIC”) fraud.... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HospitalitySeminarBHA.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HospitalitySeminarBHA.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Burden on 'wealth creation' industries becoming too onerous Lyons Review - Concerns over revenue raising powers of local government 'Bed Tax' - Risks pushing an already expensive UK out of consideration... LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/REITs-TaxEfficientInvestments.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/REITs-TaxEfficientInvestments.htm Sat, 1 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) TAX EFFICIENT INVESTMENTS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS We touched on REIT’s in a previous article and the details of how these new entities will operate in the 2006 Finance Bill published on 7th April... AccountingAndTaxation TaxPlanningConsultancy Loughton RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HospitalityIndustryadvisednottochangetheircurrenttronc.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HospitalityIndustryadvisednottochangetheircurrenttronc.htm Tue, 4 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) - Industry told to expect slight delay on new guidelines from HMRC The Hospitality Industry was advised that there may be a delay on the publication of HMRC’s new E24 rules on troncs by speakers at the... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AcquisitionofRouse.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AcquisitionofRouse.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis plc(“Vantis” or the “Company”) Acquisition of the non-audit business of Rouse & Co (Rouse) Vantis, the AIM quoted accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce the acquisition... Beaconsfield http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/donmavinhospitalityandliesure.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/donmavinhospitalityandliesure.htm Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) If you thought that troncs and investigations into VAT and benefit-in-kind inquiries were punishment enough for the leisure and hospitality industry, you’re likely to be disappointed. Once HMRC (Her Majesty’s... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation LondonCity HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/nicwintersappointment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/nicwintersappointment.htm Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis has appointed Nick Winters as Partner in the general practice division of their West End office, with particular responsibility for developing their technology and telecoms client base. Prior... AccountingAndTaxation LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vantiscapcon.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vantiscapcon.htm Sun, 7 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Research shows People and IT are viewed as highest risk by SME owners SME reliance on insurance policies as risk management ‘a serious mistake' London 7th May 2006 - Vantis, the AIM listed accountants,... BusinessSupportServices LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/davekirkwoodbusinessexit.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/davekirkwoodbusinessexit.htm Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Statistics show that over two thirds of all companies are family owned businesses. These family owned businesses are responsible for half of all private economic output and employ over half the workforce. Generally... BusinessSupportServices Loughton http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/feeorfreemikenevill.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/feeorfreemikenevill.htm Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Consult a lawyer or accountant and you’ll be sent a bill based on the length of time they spent with you - regardless of whether or not you elect to follow their advice. But seek counsel from an independent... FinancialManagement Epsom Leicester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/andrewroseappointment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/andrewroseappointment.htm Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis has appointed Andrew Rose as Director within the corporate finance team. Andrew will be working closely with Philip Marsden, Managing Director of Vantis Corporate Finance, in promoting Vantis Corporate... CorporateFinance LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/sippsupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/sippsupdate.htm Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Some time has now passed since A-day so what has been the impact? Have investors scrambled to make the most of revised pension regulations, ploughing their funds into new-look Sipps, or have the changes... FinancialManagement http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/tdcorporatefinance.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/tdcorporatefinance.htm Thu, 1 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Winsford-based Technology Design Limited, better known as TD, has been sold to the Norwegian firm AGR Pipetech AS. TD, established in 1995, designs and manufactures specialised non-destructive testing... CorporateFinance Manchester TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/overseasproperty.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/overseasproperty.htm Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As the present UK housing market continues it’s upwards climb, more people are casting an eye overseas. An estimated 1.5 million British citizens own property abroad - France, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland... TaxPlanningConsultancy RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/greenwaysmedia.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/greenwaysmedia.htm Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) • Publishers of ‘The Non League Paper’ and ‘The League Paper’ London, July 2006 - Geoff Rowley and Nick O’Reilly of Vantis Business Recovery have been appointed as joint administrators to Greenways Media... BusinessRecovery Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResults30April2006.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResults30April2006.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) VANTIS plc (“Vantis”, the “Company” or the “Group”)Preliminary Results for the Year Ended 30 April 2006 Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services group, is pleased to announce its... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PensionGuidelinesfromHMRC.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PensionGuidelinesfromHMRC.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Change in pension contributions to NHSPS following new contracts will lead to shortfall issues for retiring GP’s GP due to retire this year and retirees over last 2 tax years urged to review financial... FinancialManagement Beaconsfield Medical Pensions http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATonStaffHireConcession.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATonStaffHireConcession.htm Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Introduction HMRC is asking employment agencies and businesses to submit representations as part of its review of treatment of VAT in the sector. Organisations likely to be affected are those in sectors... AccountingAndTaxation TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries VAT Beaconsfield Bristol Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Jersey Leicester LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing CharityAndNotForProfit Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Lapizzabimbo.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Lapizzabimbo.htm Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Corporate Finance has arranged and managed the sale of La Pizza Company, the manufacturer of frozen and part baked speciality bakery products, based in Midhurst, West Sussex. La Pizza Company... CorporateFinance HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BIMBOarticle.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BIMBOarticle.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Philip Marsden, Managing Director, Vantis Corporate Finance Anyone who has built a successful business from scratch should feel justifiably proud of their achievements. So when the time comes to move... CorporateFinance Beaconsfield Automotive Construction HospitalityAndLeisure Legal Manufacturing Media Medical Recruitment Retail Sports TechnologyAndTelecoms Travel http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/10easystepstobuyingandsellingabusiness.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/10easystepstobuyingandsellingabusiness.htm Fri, 1 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) • Beaconsfield based Vantis Rouse offers seminar to regions businesses • Date: 20th September 2006 Beaconsfield-based accountancy, tax and business advisors, Vantis Rouse are hosting a seminar... Beaconsfield http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/toptipsforihtexemptions.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/toptipsforihtexemptions.htm Tue, 5 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) • Consumers and IFA's urged to make the most of existing exemptions High net worth individuals and their advisers are being urged to ensure that they take advantage of the existing Inheritance Tax... InheritanceTax Beaconsfield Bristol Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Jersey Leicester LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/secondhometaxtrap.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/secondhometaxtrap.htm Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Householders who have invested savings and hard work in a second home could find themselves facing big bills from the taxman unless they take appropriate steps to limit their liability, warns Martin Barber,... Hartlepool http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/30thseptemberfiling.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/30thseptemberfiling.htm Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Tips to help taxpayers file their 30th September tax returns Use the online system, avoid stress and let HMRC calculate for you HMRC anticipate 4-4.5 million will file on line Vantis, the AIM listed... AccountingAndTaxation Beaconsfield Bristol Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Constructionindustrystillfocus.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Constructionindustrystillfocus.htm Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Since the late 1960's when the Inland Revenue first turned its attention to "the lump" - casual, predominantly Irish labour, working for cash in hand without tax - the Construction Industry has never been... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries Beaconsfield Bristol Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessoftheSharlesGroup.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Acquisitionofthenon-auditbusinessoftheSharlesGroup.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis plc(“Vantis” or the “Company”) Acquisition of the non-audit business of the Sharles Group Vantis, the AIM quoted accountancy and professional advisory group, is pleased to announce the acquisition... LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/restructuringoverview.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/restructuringoverview.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In the United States, the aim of chapter 11 is to give the debtor company a chance to emerge as a restructured corporate entity, and the role of Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) within that process is... BusinessSupportServices InterimManagementAndPlacementServices International Israel Italy NorthAmerica RestructuringServices LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/drawinganincomefromabusiness.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/drawinganincomefromabusiness.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Ensuring access to sufficient funds to support a desired lifestyle is a central tenet of retirement planning. Since retirement also implies stepping back from work commitments, the logical process for... BusinessSupportServices StrategicTaxServices TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/regionalhospitalityseminar.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/regionalhospitalityseminar.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Update on HMRC investigations into the industry Vantis' Beaconsfield and Wokingham offices are hosting a free seminar for the region's restaurateurs, hoteliers and caterers on the 31st October. The business... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries Beaconsfield Wokingham HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/enpassantroundtable.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/enpassantroundtable.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis' Hospitality & Leisure group recently hosted two roundtables in conjunction with En Passant, a bi-monthly publication aimed at senior executives in the hospitality industry. 28 representatives... LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newtroncanalysis.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newtroncanalysis.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue and Customs’ new tronc guidance shows that industry was right all along…well, almost. Peter Davies, Investigations and Enquiries Manager analyses the latest offering from the HMRC. After months... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries Beaconsfield Epsom Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IHTand+thefamilyhome.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IHTand+thefamilyhome.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With figures showing a continued rise in house prices, 6 tips to help you take advantage of existing exemptions and preserve the family home Vantis, the AIM listed Accountancy, Tax and Business Advisory... InheritanceTax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesAct2006+RL.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesAct2006+RL.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charities Act (Act) received Royal Assent on 8th November 2006. Parts of the new Act will come into force during the first half of 2007 (including a plain English guide to the Act ) and the remainder... AccountingAndTaxation LondonCity LondonWestEnd CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AgeDiscriminationRegulationsonemployeeshareschemes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AgeDiscriminationRegulationsonemployeeshareschemes.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) For most companies, employees are the prime source of competitive advantage. Without the salary resources of larger organizations, however, smaller companies must take a creative approach to attract and... EmployeeIncentives Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-Budgetreportdecember2006.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-Budgetreportdecember2006.htm Wed, 6 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Report to Parliament today. Giving what he described as his latest report, but which is widely expected to be his last, Gordon Brown provided an optimistic... AccountingAndTaxation Beaconsfield Bristol Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Jersey Leicester LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Judicial+ReviewinwithheldVATrepayments.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Judicial+ReviewinwithheldVATrepayments.htm Thu, 7 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In what is believed to be the first application to go before the Court for judicial review of Customs’ conduct under the current extended verification of VAT repayment claims, Customs finally issued a... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxPlanningConsultancy http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/buytolet.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/buytolet.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis warns buy-to-let landlords to seek advice early and negotiate with lenders as repossessions rise. Vantis is urging buy to let mortgage holders to ensure dialogue with lenders is started early if... BusinessRecovery Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/STPawardAdriandoble.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/STPawardAdriandoble.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Adrian Doble, Head of Vantis Restructuring Services, has been recognised for his team's involvement in the best international turnaround on NABI Bus Industries by the Society of Turnaround Professionals... RestructuringServices Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester Loughton Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATexportersgivenhopeonfalseCMRs.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATexportersgivenhopeonfalseCMRs.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In a recent VAT case before the European Court of Justice (‘ECJ') involving exporters duped by false evidence of export from the UK, the Advocate General has proposed that the Court rules in its... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Anesteggforrelatives.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Anesteggforrelatives.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With house prices increasing, university costs on the rise and even the cost of marriage on the increase, we have provided 11 suggestions for parents and grandparents looking to maximise the amount that... AccountingAndTaxation InheritanceTax Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Wokingham http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ShareBasedPaymentsCountingthecostofreward.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ShareBasedPaymentsCountingthecostofreward.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Overview An accounting landscape With the exception of certain smaller companies, all listed and private companies must now account for share based payments provided to their employees. IFRS 2 and its... AccountingAndTaxation EmployeeIncentives StrategicTaxServices Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TheIncreasingImpactofExtendedVerification.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TheIncreasingImpactofExtendedVerification.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Many companies operating in the mobile telephone and computer chip grey markets will be only too familiar with the strategy of extended verification employed by HM Revenue and Customs ("Customs"). There... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries VAT Accountants Automotive Construction HospitalityAndLeisure Manufacturing TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Appointment-VantisPrivateBanking.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Appointment-VantisPrivateBanking.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Horgan as a Director of Vantis Private Banking, a new division of the Group. Vantis Private Banking will be supported by Vantis Financial Management... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisplc-IssueofEquityannouncement.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisplc-IssueofEquityannouncement.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Placing of 3,970,000 New Ordinary Shares at 210 pence per share The Board of Vantis are pleased to announce that Charles Stanley Securities has, on behalf of the Company, completed a placing (the "Placing")... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PayLessCapitalGainsTaxWhenYouSellYourSecondHome.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PayLessCapitalGainsTaxWhenYouSellYourSecondHome.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Most people know that they do not pay Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) when they sell their home. This is because of something known as Principal Private Residence (“PPR”) relief. But what if you have more than... AccountingAndTaxation ShareholderFocus TaxPlanningConsultancy Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge Wokingham LandedEstates Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mticfraudupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mticfraudupdate.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HMRC has recently announced that they will be implementing a series of new measures in their fight against MTIC fraud on a date to be agreed. The Exchequer has already seen a huge reduction in fraud-related... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Beaconsfield http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATrefundsdonmavin.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATrefundsdonmavin.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The judgement in the case of Intersplav -v- Ukriane (released by the ECHR on 9th January 2007) provides some grounds for a limited degree of good cheer amongst the many businesses still awaiting decisions... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Beaconsfield http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Surpriseannouncementofnewmeasuretotacklemissingtraderintra-community%28MTIC%29fraud.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Surpriseannouncementofnewmeasuretotacklemissingtraderintra-community%28MTIC%29fraud.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In a surprise announcement today (19th March), Paymaster General Dawn Primarolo has confirmed that the so-called “reverse charge” measure is to be introduced with effect from 1st June 2007. The measure... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ImpactoftheBudgetannouncementonhospitalitybusinesses.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ImpactoftheBudgetannouncementonhospitalitybusinesses.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Despite a well-supported Early-Day Motion condemning the new E24 guidelines the Chancellor made no changes to the tronc regulations in his Budget. It is now safe to assume that the current status quo is... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ConstructionIndustrySchemeregistrationverification.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ConstructionIndustrySchemeregistrationverification.htm Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The new rules in relation to the regulation and administration of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) came into force on 6 April 2007. The main focus of the new scheme is: the removal of the requirement... LondonCity LondonWestEnd Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CompaniesAct2006InitialImplementation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CompaniesAct2006InitialImplementation.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Companies Act 2006 received royal assent on 8 November 2006. It repeals and restates, in plain English, almost all of the current Companies Acts, which it will largely replace. This is the longest... StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad CharityAndNotForProfit Construction HospitalityAndLeisure Media PublicCompanies RealEstate Recruitment Sports TechnologyAndTelecoms Travel http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/A-Dayoneyearon-SIPPSmissellingormisbuying.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/A-Dayoneyearon-SIPPSmissellingormisbuying.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM-listed Business Advisory, Tax and Accountancy firm, is rejecting warnings from some IFAs that Sipps could be the subject of the next mis-selling scandal, claiming instead that investors... FinancialManagement http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VANTISBOOTHANDERSONMOVE.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VANTISBOOTHANDERSONMOVE.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) We are pleased to announce that the Vantis Booth Anderson team have today moved into our Beaconsfield location. Vantis Booth Anderson was previously based at Vantis' London St John Street office. The... AccountingAndTaxation Audit BusinessSupportServices Beaconsfield LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MedicalVAT.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MedicalVAT.htm Fri, 4 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Doctors should be aware of new VAT rules that took effect on 1 May 2007 as a result of a European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision in 2003. The ECJ has ruled that the UK exemption for medical services was... VAT Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MTIC+fraud.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MTIC+fraud.htm Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) At last the Government has succeeded in one of its efforts to stamp out MTIC fraud - the removal of VAT from the wholesale supply chain of mobile phones and computer chips. The so-called "reverse charge"... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation LondonCity LondonWestEnd TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VANTISSCALESNEWHEIGHTSINFINANCIALPLANNING.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VANTISSCALESNEWHEIGHTSINFINANCIALPLANNING.htm Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) John Towers and Deborah Christou of AIM listed accountancy, tax and business advisory firm Vantis have qualified as Chartered Financial Planners in a graduation ceremony held at the Queen Elizabeth II... Beaconsfield Epsom Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Sidcup StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/stoppingthecarousel.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/stoppingthecarousel.htm Wed, 6 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The House of Lords European Union Committee has, for some time, been conducting enquiries into the EU-wide phenomenon known as MTIC (missing trader intra-community) fraud. On 25th May, Their Lordships... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LastingaffectswithanInterimapproach.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LastingaffectswithanInterimapproach.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With the ever increasing demands on company management and the costs of recruitment and employment of full time executives, the interim associate is a valuable tool in restricting overheads without comprising... InterimManagementAndPlacementServices LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Markoneilappointment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Markoneilappointment.htm Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed business advisory, tax and accountancy firm, has appointed Mark O’Neil as Client Director to spearhead the expansion of its asset finance division into new industry sectors and further... CommercialAndAssetFinance Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hornchurch Leicester LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisResearchHighlightsPainPointsforMid-tierofTechSector.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisResearchHighlightsPainPointsforMid-tierofTechSector.htm Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Top five limiting factors for technology sector businesses: Fierce competition Financial management issues Growth and talent management problems Taxation Consolidation New research, commissioned... AccountingAndTaxation Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisAnnouncesFurtherExpansion.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisAnnouncesFurtherExpansion.htm Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accounting, business advisory and taxation firm has recruited Simon Sutcliffe to its specialist Customs Investigation and Litigation team. Simon joins Vantis from the law-enforcement-investigation... AccountingAndTaxation TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries VAT Beaconsfield Darlington Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesActupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesActupdate.htm Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As you may be aware there have been a number of new measures brought into the Charities Act which have come into force over the last few months. Further changes are expected in the Autumn and we will... LondonCity LondonWestEnd StAlbansHolywellHill CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsfortheYearEnded+0April2007.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsfortheYearEnded+0April2007.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services group, is pleased to announce its preliminary results for the financial year ended 30 April 2007. Key Points Turnover up 26% to £89.7 million... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/arcticsystemsvictorytothetaxpayer.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/arcticsystemsvictorytothetaxpayer.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) At last outright victory for the taxpayer against Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the now famous Arctic Systems case. In a judgement released on Wednesday 25 July 2007, the House of Lords... TaxPlanningConsultancy Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisrecruitedtostrengthenrecruitmentsector.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisrecruitedtostrengthenrecruitmentsector.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) AIM listed accounting, business and tax advisory firm Vantis has acted as financial adviser and project manager to Contracting Solutions during its £18.6m acquisition of AIM listed IT recruitment company... CorporateFinance Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Recruitment http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Abigplus.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Abigplus.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) While it seems impossible to pick up a business magazine at the moment without reading about the fortunes of the Alternative Investment Market – or AIM – there has been scant media attention paid to an... CorporateFinance Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge PublicCompanies http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hospitalityindustryhmrcsetsupspecialistteam.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hospitalityindustryhmrcsetsupspecialistteam.htm Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Figures announced by a speaker from H M Revenue & Customs (‘HMRC’) at Vantis’ hospitality and leisure industry seminar last year revealed that VAT losses were running at a staggering £1 billion annually... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxPlanningConsultancy HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/meansofknowinglessonstobelearned.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/meansofknowinglessonstobelearned.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As many companies wait in the ever-lengthening queue to have their appeals listed before the VAT Tribunals, the first Tribunal decisions have now begun to emerge on MTIC cases in which Customs allege that... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxPlanningConsultancy http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/gavinpearsonconfiscationorders.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/gavinpearsonconfiscationorders.htm Mon, 3 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Confiscation orders remain a topical issue among those practicing criminal law. Not only did the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 lead to a significant increase in the pursuance of such cases by the Crown,... ForensicAccountingAndDisputeResolution Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing Legal http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/anotherdefeatforrevenueintroncbattle.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/anotherdefeatforrevenueintroncbattle.htm Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Victory for Vantis client as Tribunal confirms tronc monies are earnings for Minimum WageHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suffered the latest in a long line of reverses in their battle on troncs after the... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Trusts2007-09-06.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Trusts2007-09-06.htm Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) When the Finance Act 2006 became law on 19 July 2006, it also heralded changes to the way trusts are treated for tax purposes. The rules are complex and specialist advice should always be sought prior... TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AnotherdefeatforRevenueintroncbattle02.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AnotherdefeatforRevenueintroncbattle02.htm Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Victory for Vantis client as Tribunal confirms tronc monies are earnings for Minimum WageHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suffered the latest in a long line of reverses in their battle on troncs after the... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HowmuchinterestcanIdeductinmypropertyinvestmentbusiness.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HowmuchinterestcanIdeductinmypropertyinvestmentbusiness.htm Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The tax treatment of interest payments on loans used by individuals to purchase property has featured recently in the press. This has largely been driven by recent publicity that (HMRC) is finding errors... TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TaxingtaxisisHMRCplayingfare.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TaxingtaxisisHMRCplayingfare.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) It is often the little niggly things that irritate businesses during a review by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). That celebratory round of drinks claimed on expenses, that appraisal meeting over a light... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Recentproposalsaffectingco-habitingcouples.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Recentproposalsaffectingco-habitingcouples.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) So…the Government's law reform advisers’ most recent proposal is to interfere with the status of unmarried couples. The suggestion that couples who split up after living together for as little as two years... FinancialManagement TaxPlanningConsultancy Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantislaunchesinboundbusinessgroup.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantislaunchesinboundbusinessgroup.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) AIM listed accounting, tax and business advisory firm to offer specialist services for companies looking to locate in the UK. Vantis, the AIM listed accounting, tax and business advisory firm, has today... AccountingAndTaxation BusinessRecovery BusinessSupportServices CorporateTaxConsultancy CustomsDutyRecoveryAndAdvisory CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation India International Outsource StrategicTaxServices TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hornchurch Leicester LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ThefouragesofInheritanceTaxPlanning.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ThefouragesofInheritanceTaxPlanning.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) When it comes to Inheritance Tax planning, an individual’s life can effectively be divided into four stages, each with different goals and needs. At each of these stages, very different forms of Inheritance... AccountingAndTaxation FinancialManagement HighNetWorthServices InheritanceTax Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge Wokingham http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcsresponsibilitytodiscloseinformation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcsresponsibilitytodiscloseinformation.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Inspector of Constabulary, Dennis O’Connor, has completed his investigation into HM Revenue & Customs’ (“HMRC”) ability and preparedness to meet their legal obligations for disclosing relevant information... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newvatinvoicingrequirementsfrom1october2007.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newvatinvoicingrequirementsfrom1october2007.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A number of changes to the VAT invoicing requirements will take effect on 1 October 2007, necessitating modifications to the format and content of invoices issued on and after that date. From 1 October,... International TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd TechnologyAndTelecoms Travel http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatregistrationapplications.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatregistrationapplications.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) We have just been informed that HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) is planning to amend its offices’ responsibilities, with effect from 1 October, for dealing with VAT registration applications, in an attempt... TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/torypledgeoverinheritancetaxlikelyto+increaseinheritanceyield.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/torypledgeoverinheritancetaxlikelyto+increaseinheritanceyield.htm Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Inheritance Tax is very much in the news at the moment given the pronouncement on Monday at the Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool that the tax free threshold will, under a future Conservative... InheritanceTax TaxPlanningConsultancy Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge Wokingham http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-BudgetReport2007.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-BudgetReport2007.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, presented his first Pre-Budget Report to the House of Commons on 9 October 2007.As always, Vantis was on hand to provide a summary of the Pre-Budget Report.Click... AccountingAndTaxation InheritanceTax InternationalTax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Jersey Leicester LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge CharityAndNotForProfit Construction HospitalityAndLeisure Media Pensions RealEstate Recruitment Sports TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/inheritancetaxandtheprebudgetreportchangeswhattodonow.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/inheritancetaxandtheprebudgetreportchangeswhattodonow.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Contrary to the headlines, the threshold for Inheritance Tax (IHT) for married couples, the ‘nil rate band’, has not been doubled but has stayed precisely the same, currently £300,000 per person. The... InheritanceTax TaxPlanningConsultancy Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+Interim+Management+and+Placement+Service+Launches+Northern+office.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+Interim+Management+and+Placement+Service+Launches+Northern+office.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the national AIM listed accounting, business and tax advisory group, has announced that it has opened an office in Manchester to provide businesses throughout the North West with the benefits of... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/theremovaloftaperreliefforcgtwhatdoesitmeantoyou.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/theremovaloftaperreliefforcgtwhatdoesitmeantoyou.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following the changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime announced in the Pre-Budget Report, much opposition to the proposed abolition of taper relief has been voiced by industry bodies such as the... ShareholderFocus TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/nonbusinessuseofassetsnewvataccountingrules.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/nonbusinessuseofassetsnewvataccountingrules.htm Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Where a business acquires an asset intended for both business and non-business use, it has a choice as to how the asset is treated for VAT purposes. It may treat the asset as: Wholly for non-business/private... TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT CharityAndNotForProfit Construction RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/constructionofhousesingroundsofresidentialcarehomes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/constructionofhousesingroundsofresidentialcarehomes.htm Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently set out its understanding of the VAT treatment of the construction of houses and flats in the grounds of residential care homes. In order for the construction... TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT CharityAndNotForProfit Construction RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/servicedbuildingplotschangeinvattreatment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/servicedbuildingplotschangeinvattreatment.htm Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) previously held the view, that the supply of a serviced building plot (bare land on which civil engineering works have been carried out to provide access to gas, electricity,... TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT Construction RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatonpropertyoptiontotaxunderreview.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatonpropertyoptiontotaxunderreview.htm Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In this year's Pre-Budget Report, the Government announced its intention to consult on simplifying the VAT system. One of the areas being considered is the election to waive exemption from VAT for various... TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT Construction HospitalityAndLeisure RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisappointsDirectorofForensicAccountingandDisputeResolution.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisappointsDirectorofForensicAccountingandDisputeResolution.htm Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM-listed accounting, business advisory and tax group has announced that it has promoted Gavin Pearson to the position of Director in its Forensic Accounting & Dispute Resolution (FADR)... ForensicAccountingAndDisputeResolution Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mticfraudvatappealswhatisthestandardofevidence.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mticfraudvatappealswhatisthestandardofevidence.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The short answer to the question posed in the title would appear to be “Not to the required standard”, based upon recent experience. HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) seems, all too often, to be content... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/duediligencehowmuchisenough.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/duediligencehowmuchisenough.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) “The Appellant’s due diligence procedures were inadequate or virtually non-existent..” is an allegation to be found in many a Statement of Case served by HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) in missing trader... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalgainstaxpreservingindexationallowance.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalgainstaxpreservingindexationallowance.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The withdrawal of indexation allowances for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes from 6 April 2008 was announced in the Pre-Budget Report (PBR), along with the abolition of taper relief and the introduction... ShareholderFocus TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SellingYourBusiness.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SellingYourBusiness.htm Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The financial press would have entrepreneurs rushing to sell their businesses before 5 April 2008 to benefit from the current Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime. But should this be a major consideration in... LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/financialservicesandvatoptiontotaxproposed.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/financialservicesandvatoptiontotaxproposed.htm Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following a period of consultation, the European Commission (EC) has proposed a number of changes to the VAT regime for financial services businesses such as banks and insurance companies. Under current... TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Checklist.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Checklist.htm Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) This letter was submitted to PR Week by Cliff Crown in his official capacity as head of Vantis' Media Group. It appeared in PR Week on 29 November 2007. Dear Sir, I read with interest your article entitled... LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalallowanceschangesfrom+2008.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalallowanceschangesfrom+2008.htm Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In the 2007 Budget, the Government announced an extensive number of changes to “modernise and simplify the Capital Allowances system” which provides tax relief for certain categories of capital expenditure. The... CorporateTaxConsultancy TaxPlanningConsultancy http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Watchout-thievesmaybetargetingyourcompanyidentity.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Watchout-thievesmaybetargetingyourcompanyidentity.htm Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Company identity theft is growing at an alarming rate and presenting an increasingly serious threat to companies, warns Vantis, a leading accountancy, tax and business advisory group. Vantis client partner,... BusinessRecovery BusinessSupportServices Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DavidWilsonjoinsVantis.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DavidWilsonjoinsVantis.htm Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accounting, tax and business advisory group, has announced that David Wilson has joined Vantis as Location Director of their London St John Street, City office. David specialises... BusinessRecovery BusinessSupportServices Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CriminalProcedureRulesPart33.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CriminalProcedureRulesPart33.htm Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Part 33 of the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005, Expert Evidence, applies in all cases where the Defendant was charged on or after 6 November 2006. However, not only can the rules be applied in other cases... ForensicAccountingAndDisputeResolution Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Marlow Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill StAlbansLondonRoad Tonbridge Wokingham Worthing Legal http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/domicileandresidencepayingafairershare.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/domicileandresidencepayingafairershare.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In his October 2007 Pre-Budget Report, the Chancellor announced a number of now highly publicised changes to the UK tax rules for non-UK domiciled UK resident individuals, commonly known as “non-doms”.... InternationalTax TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/euagreestooverhaultaxationofeservices.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/euagreestooverhaultaxationofeservices.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The EU has agreed to sweeping changes to the way electronic services are taxed. From 2015, VAT will be applied to online services in the country in which they are consumed, rather than the location of... TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd Media Retail TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/incomeshiftinganaddedburdenforfamilybusinesses.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/incomeshiftinganaddedburdenforfamilybusinesses.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Immediately following its defeat in the House of Lords in the Arctic Systems case, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced its intention to publish draft legislation to address the situation where income... ShareholderFocus TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FionaCrossjoinsVantis.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FionaCrossjoinsVantis.htm Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis has announced that Fiona Cross has been recruited to join the Corporate Tax team in the role of Associate Tax Partner. Fiona will operate across the company’s two London offices which are located... AccountingAndTaxation CorporateTaxConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Mediaresearch.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Mediaresearch.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Top five limiting factors for ’indies’ in the sector: Increasing competition for a diminishing number of commissions Production funding increasingly problematic and complex Recruitment and retention... LondonCity LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2007.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2007.htm Wed, 9 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed professional services and accountancy group, announces interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2007. Key points Financial information has been prepared in accordance... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GrowingPains.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GrowingPains.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Once a business is established with solid cash flow, the entrepreneur can start to think about growth and expansion. Managed properly, growth can put the company on a different level and improve profitability... LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/domicileandresidencefaqs.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/domicileandresidencefaqs.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following the announcement, in the 2007 Pre-Budget Report, of a number of changes to the UK tax rules for non-UK domiciled UK resident individuals (“non-doms”), the Treasury issued a consultation paper... TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity Sports http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/livewiretelecomltdsuccessinitsappealtothevattribunal.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/livewiretelecomltdsuccessinitsappealtothevattribunal.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis is pleased to announce that the VAT appeal conducted by this firm on behalf of its client, Livewire Telecom Ltd (‘Livewire’), has been successful and the VAT Tribunal has overturned HM Revenue &... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vathreeyearcapineffective.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vathreeyearcapineffective.htm Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The House of Lords has ruled that the three year cap on claims for under-recovered input VAT, introduced in 1997, is ineffective for claims for VAT incurred before 1 May 1997, due to a lack of transitional... Tax VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/weightwatchersmeetingsstandardratedforvat.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/weightwatchersmeetingsstandardratedforvat.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The High Court has decided that the weekly meetings held as part of weight loss programmes supplied by Weight Watchers are a single supply of weight loss services for VAT purposes, and that VAT should... TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ForensicAccountingInInsuranceClaims.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ForensicAccountingInInsuranceClaims.htm Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Why, by Whom and When? Whilst the role of loss adjusters and the potential benefit of using them in claims handling is likely to be extremely familiar to readers, there tends to be greater ambiguity and... ForensicAccountingAndDisputeResolution http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vantishostslivewireseminar.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vantishostslivewireseminar.htm Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following their success in the VAT Tribunal with the Livewire case, Vantis hosted a seminar in central London last Friday, 1st February, in order to provide a forum for interested parties to exchange views... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation LondonCity TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TopratingaccoladeforVantisinvestments.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TopratingaccoladeforVantisinvestments.htm Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Financial Management, part of the Vantis accounting, tax and business advisory firm, has been awarded the top 4 diamond rating for all five of its investment strategies by investment research group... BusinessSupportServices FinancialManagement HighNetWorthServices Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge Wokingham http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/chancellorsbudgetreport2008.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/chancellorsbudgetreport2008.htm Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Alistair Darling’s first Budget could not have come at a more difficult time. Expected growth has, as anticipated, been reduced to 1.75% - 2.25% in the face of an uncertain economic outlook and the prospect... TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity CharityAndNotForProfit HospitalityAndLeisure Media Pensions Recruitment Sports TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/usinganemischeme.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/usinganemischeme.htm Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Set out below are some of the key points that a company should consider before implementing an EMI scheme. Qualifying criteria In order to qualify for the benefits under an EMI scheme there are specific... EmployeeIncentives TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/enterprisemanagementincentives.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/enterprisemanagementincentives.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) EMI: the share scheme of choice for small and medium sized enterprises One of the most successful ways of recruiting, retaining and incentivising staff is through equity participation: share schemes.... EmployeeIncentives TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalgainstaxchangestogoahead.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalgainstaxchangestogoahead.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Chancellor has confirmed that the changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime, announced in the Pre-Budget Report 2007, will go ahead from 6 April 2008. The key changes which include the abolition... TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd StAlbansHolywellHill http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SchoolFeesRefundSchemesandVAT.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SchoolFeesRefundSchemesandVAT.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Many fee-paying schools run schemes under which parents are entitled to a refund of a proportion of fees if their child is unable to attend school for a certain length of time, because of illness etc.... VAT CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATBadDebtReliefTribunalWinforVantis.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATBadDebtReliefTribunalWinforVantis.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In a recent case led by Vaughn Chown (VAT Partner, Vantis), on behalf of the liquidators of Times Right Marketing Limited (Times Right), the VAT Tribunal (the Tribunal) has allowed the Times Right claim... AccountingAndTaxation BusinessRecovery TaxPlanningConsultancy VAT http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BrewerHigginsjoinsVantis.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BrewerHigginsjoinsVantis.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Brewer Higgins has earned a reputation in the Thames Valley for its personal, friendly service and for its commitment to making its clients’ businesses more successful, more profitable and more enjoyable... AccountingAndTaxation BusinessSupportServices Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Jersey Leicester LondonChalkFarm LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Westkentbusinessawards.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Westkentbusinessawards.htm Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Asset Finance is proud to be sponsoring the West Kent Business Excellence Awards this October. As well as sponsoring this event Vantis Asset Finance will also be judging the “Best Business in the... CommercialAndAssetFinance http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ImportantChangestotheConsumerCreditAct.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ImportantChangestotheConsumerCreditAct.htm Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) We will all have been used to the Consumer Credit Act established in 1974. This has now however had some major overhauls drip fed through, so please see a brief overview below, highlighting the changes... CommercialAndAssetFinance http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/interimpaymentsofvatnewhmrcinternalguidance.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/interimpaymentsofvatnewhmrcinternalguidance.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published new internal guidance on its policy on claims for interim (re)payments of VAT to businesses where verification of the claim is continuing, or where a decision... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/offshorebankaccountshmrctakesaction.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/offshorebankaccountshmrctakesaction.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following the closure of last year's Offshore Disclosure Facility (ODF), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has now begun "pursuing those [individuals] with offshore accounts and tax liabilities who did not... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NickOReillyappointedPresidentofR3.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NickOReillyappointedPresidentofR3.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Nick O’Reilly, Head of Vantis Business Recovery Services' London West End office, is to be appointed President of R3, The Association of Business Recovery Professionals, on Friday 18 April 2008. R3 is... BusinessRecovery Hartlepool LondonCity LondonWestEnd MarlowStationRoad StAlbansLondonRoad Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/thecostoflitigationinextendedverificationcases.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/thecostoflitigationinextendedverificationcases.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Since the release of the Tribunal Decision in the Livewire appeal, a large number of businesses have contacted us seeking our advice on the overall merits of their case and asking us to assess their prospects... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Changestotheauditofcharities.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Changestotheauditofcharities.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) On 10th April The Auditing Practices Board ("APB") issued a consultation draft of Practice Note 11 ‘The audit of charities in the United Kingdom (Revised)'. This will supersede the existing version... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Howtosteeryourbusinessthroughamergeroracquisition.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Howtosteeryourbusinessthroughamergeroracquisition.htm Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Andrew Rose, Director of Vantis Corporate Finance, provides expert comment on how to steer your business through a merger or acquisition There comes a time when many a professional services firm has... CorporateFinance LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Financinglawyerstimeforaspringclean.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Financinglawyerstimeforaspringclean.htm Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) It has now been a while since the massive shake-up in the credit markets. As spring has gone and summer approaches, the days are getting longer, so what legacy have those darker days left for the finances... ProfessionalPractices Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton MarlowDedmereRoad Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge Wokingham Legal http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PortfolioSales-Furtherevolutionofthesecondaryprivateequitymarket.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PortfolioSales-Furtherevolutionofthesecondaryprivateequitymarket.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) How do you make a sale process even more difficult and time-consuming than it already is? Try multiplying the workload and stress by a factor of ten. That would be one surefire way of upping the ante,... CorporateFinance http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Beaconsfieldbusinessgoesfromstrengthtostrength.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Beaconsfieldbusinessgoesfromstrengthtostrength.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Beaconsfield-based accounting, tax and business advisory firm Vantis is expanding its office space to accommodate growing numbers of staff as the company goes from strength to strength. Vantis is a national... AccountingAndTaxation BusinessSupportServices Beaconsfield http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisinsolvencyprofessionalappointedasPresidentoftheInsolvencyPractitionersAssociation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisinsolvencyprofessionalappointedasPresidentoftheInsolvencyPractitionersAssociation.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Jonathan Birch, a Client Partner at Vantis, the AIM listed accounting, tax and business advisory firm, has been appointed President of the IPA, The Insolvency Practitioners’ Association, with effect from... BusinessRecovery LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-CloseTradingUpdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-CloseTradingUpdate.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services group is pleased to report on its trading progress, prior to entering the close period in respect of the financial year ended 30 April 2008. Preliminary... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatcashflowplanningforexporters.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatcashflowplanningforexporters.htm Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In the High Court, BMW AG, an export company, has succeeded in overturning HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC’s) direction that the company should make quarterly returns in line with its associated UK manufacturing... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Whathecreditcrunchmeanstoyou.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Whathecreditcrunchmeanstoyou.htm Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Credit is the life blood of commerce. Credit withdrawal is typically the first thing that happens when confidence withers but also the last thing the system needs. Unfortunately the Bank of England’s... CommercialAndAssetFinance Hornchurch http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisisproudtosupportHelpforHeroes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisisproudtosupportHelpforHeroes.htm Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Congratulations to Charles Dampney who has completed the 320 mile bike ride through Northern France and England in The Big Battlefield Bike Ride which took place from 26 May to 1 June 2008. Vantis was... LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CostsofLitigationinExtendedVerificationCases-AFollow-up.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CostsofLitigationinExtendedVerificationCases-AFollow-up.htm Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Last month, we posted an article in which we referred to the potential for litigation funding for clients who, as a result of HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC’s) punitive policies, have been so starved... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/itsallaboutthemoneyorwhoownsitatleast.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/itsallaboutthemoneyorwhoownsitatleast.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) It's all about the money (or who owns it, at least...)The Employment Appeals Tribunal has today handed down its Judgement on what does and what doesn’t, count when it comes to tips and gratuities, troncs... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewtaxpenaltyregimeHMRC.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewtaxpenaltyregimeHMRC.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is introducing a new cross-tax penalty regime for inaccuracies in returns or other documents. Initially, the new penalties will apply to VAT, PAYE, National Insurance,... Italy Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newtaxpenaltyregime.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newtaxpenaltyregime.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is introducing a new cross-tax penalty regime for inaccuracies in returns or other documents. Initially, the new penalties will apply to VAT, PAYE, National Insurance,... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RealEstateInvestmentTrusts.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RealEstateInvestmentTrusts.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Does your charity have any investments in a Real Estate Investment Trust? The tax treatment of dividends received from Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is different to dividends received from an... LondonWestEnd CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/rdtaxcredits.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/rdtaxcredits.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Research & Development (R&D) tax credits can either reduce a company’s tax bill, or in some cases provide a cash sum for those yet to make a taxable profit… The Government first introduced the... Tax LondonWestEnd TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/homeinformationpacks.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/homeinformationpacks.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Government has bowed to pressure and deferred measures to stop what has become known as "First Day Marketing". Home Information Packs (HIPs) were introduced for all residential properties, despite... LondonCity LondonWestEnd RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/businessestoldnottopanicfollowingtribunalwarning.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/businessestoldnottopanicfollowingtribunalwarning.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Hospitality businesses were today warned not to panic following a successful appeal by HM Revenue & Customs against an Employment Tribunal decision last September. The case involves top Mayfair members... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/unpaidvathmrcacceptsitcannotpersuethirdparties.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/unpaidvathmrcacceptsitcannotpersuethirdparties.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following legal advice, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has accepted that it cannot pursue a third party (eg. a solicitor, accountant or a mortgage company) for any VAT debt owed by a taxable person for... ProfessionalPractices Tax VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd Accountants Legal http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/itvprogrammingbudget.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/itvprogrammingbudget.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Sarf Malik has been featured in Broadcast Magazine, 20 June 2008, for his letter on ITV's programming budget: Dear Editor, In response to Greg Dyke’s view that ITV needs to slash its programming budget... LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ExitStrategiesjun08.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ExitStrategiesjun08.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) One of the more popular arrangements now being implemented by Vantis for successful business clients is a VIMBO – which stands for Vendor Initiated Management Buy-Out. To understand how a VIMBO works,... Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRevenueCustomsnewapproachtotransferpricingwork.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRevenueCustomsnewapproachtotransferpricingwork.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Large businesses have identified that a major concern for them is the impact of transfer pricing enquiries on their business. As a result, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently formed a Transfer... Italy Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/media_group_hlbi_seminar.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/media_group_hlbi_seminar.htm Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis’ Media Group welcomes International Media Partners to London Seminar HLB International (HLBI) member firms are sharing their expertise in the film industry to build a successful sector specific... LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalgainstaxchangesanupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalgainstaxchangesanupdate.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Finance Act 2008, enacted on 21 July 2008, includes a number of changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime, which apply from 6 April 2008. The key changes, which include the abolition of Business... AccountingAndTaxation Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/domicileandresidencechangestothetaxrulesactnow.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/domicileandresidencechangestothetaxrulesactnow.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) This note summarises the legislation relating to the changes to the domicile and residence tax rules, announced in the Pre-Budget Report 2007 and amended in the 2008 Budget. These changes affect all non-UK... PrivateClient Tax TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsfortheYearEnded30April2008.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreliminaryResultsfortheYearEnded30April2008.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services group, is pleased to announce its unaudited preliminary results for the financial year ended 30 April 2008. Key Points Revenue up 7.5% to... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/glemstone_successful_aquisition.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/glemstone_successful_aquisition.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Glemstone Telecommunications Ltd has completed its first business acquisition after the company received specialist advice and services from the Technology & Telecoms Group at Vantis, the AIM listed... LondonWestEnd TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisAssetFinance%28VAF%29announcesPayrollFundingforclients.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisAssetFinance%28VAF%29announcesPayrollFundingforclients.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Payroll Funding for Small to Medium Enterprises (SME's) With immediate effect Vantis Asset Finance is able to provide clients with access to additional short term cashflow funding via their payroll. This... CommercialAndAssetFinance LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ApplyingtheParetoPrincipletoincreaseprofitability.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ApplyingtheParetoPrincipletoincreaseprofitability.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) How often in our busy working lives do we hear colleagues, clients or business contacts refer to the “80/20 Rule”, also known as the Pareto principle? While people often quote that 80% of new business... BusinessSupportServices Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Hornchurch Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Manchester Legal http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/QuickFixandSell.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/QuickFixandSell.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Corporate Finance and the Business Review & Advisory teams are pleased to announce the launch of our Quick Fix and Sell service. This service offers stakeholders, lenders, equity holders and... BusinessReviewAndAdvisory CorporateFinance RestructuringServices LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/governmentadspend.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/governmentadspend.htm Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Cliff Crown has been featured in Marketing Week, 31 July 2008, for his letter on Government advertising spend: Dear Editor, With reference to the article “Government ad spend set to increase over £150m”... LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CanCharitiesWeatherEconomicStorm.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CanCharitiesWeatherEconomicStorm.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Reza Motazedi has been featured in Third Sector, 6 August 2008, for his letter on how the economic downturn is affecting charities: Dear Editor, I strongly disagree with the claim that charities are... LondonWestEnd CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/terminationpayments.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/terminationpayments.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The current economic downturn is hitting businesses hard and many are having to consider making cost savings through redundancies and severances. This is never easy and can be made even more difficult... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/bankguaranteesbeingrejectedbyhmrc.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/bankguaranteesbeingrejectedbyhmrc.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) There was a flurry of activity in the market a few months ago when approaches were made by intermediaries to dealers suffering from withheld VAT repayments, with offers to secure bank guarantees to provide... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatrepaymentclaimsdelaysindecisions.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatrepaymentclaimsdelaysindecisions.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Those companies and individuals waiting – in some cases for well over two years – for a decision from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on whether or not their VAT repayment claims are to be honoured, need... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation LondonCity LandedEstatesAndRuralBusinesses http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charityadditionalpayments.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charityadditionalpayments.htm Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following the granting of Royal Assent to the Finance Act 2008, the transitional gift aid relief provisions have now been fully implemented. This means that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will now make... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/energyperformance.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/energyperformance.htm Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With effect from 1 October 2008 it will be mandatory to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for all new residential lettings. An EPC must be provided to any prospective tenant before they commit... LondonCity LondonWestEnd RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/brandpartnerships.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/brandpartnerships.htm Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Cliff Crown has been featured in Marketing Magazine, 3 September 2008, for his letter on brand partnerships: Dear Editor, As the ‘credit crunch’ continues to dominate the headlines, it is unsurprising... LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/itvprogrammingstrategy.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/itvprogrammingstrategy.htm Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Cliff Crown has been featured in Campaign Magazine, 5 September 2008, for his letter on ITV's programming strategy: Dear Editor, In response to recent news that advertising revenues are plummeting, public... LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OverarchingEmploymentContracts.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OverarchingEmploymentContracts.htm Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The use of overarching employment contracts can enable umbrella companies and some employment agencies to change what would be a series of permanent workplaces (for which no tax relief is due for travel... Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd Recruitment http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/statusthecurrentstateofplay.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/statusthecurrentstateofplay.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) David Sharp of Vantis reminds construction businesses that, despite recent developments, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) remains an ongoing issue of fundamental importance. Those businesses within... Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/dispensations_2008sep.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/dispensations_2008sep.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Many businesses have employees who are required to travel on business and who will subsequently be reimbursed for the expenses they incur. Those businesses need to make an annual report to HM Revenue &... Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd Recruitment http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantissponsorsKidsinSportgolfday.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantissponsorsKidsinSportgolfday.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accounting, tax and business advisory group with offices based across the UK to include Marlow and Beaconsfield, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Kids in Sport Golf... Beaconsfield Marlow http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/researchanddevelopment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/researchanddevelopment.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) R&D tax credits can either reduce a company’s tax bill, or in some cases, provide a cash sum for those yet to make a taxable profit… The Government first introduced the concept of tax credits for... CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/playerquotas_sports2008sep.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/playerquotas_sports2008sep.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Soccer Investor Limited, the world’s leading football business research and publishing company, will publish a report on the sporting, economic and legal arguments for and against a foreign player quota... Sports http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/investigating_fraud.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/investigating_fraud.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Jonathan Perrin Q&A with Bob Dulieu of Capcon Investigations Has fraud in the Hospitality industry increased due to the escalating financial issues caused by the credit crunch? There are really two... LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/greenincentives.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/greenincentives.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Government is increasingly using the imposition of environmental taxes to compensate for the impact of economic externalities, as they are often referred, but at the same time offering a number of... Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxlitigationfightingthebigboys.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxlitigationfightingthebigboys.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In 2007, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published its Litigation & Settlements Strategy (Litigation Strategy) document. It covers all types of disputes concerning a liability to pay taxes or duties... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/lifetimemortgages.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/lifetimemortgages.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Even though house prices have fallen in the last few months, substantial increases in property value enjoyed by homeowners in recent years means there is a vast well of untapped equity in the UK housing... FinancialManagement InheritanceTaxAndTrusts LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxplanninginanuncertaineconomicclimate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxplanninginanuncertaineconomicclimate.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The significant turmoil in financial markets clearly will be having an impact across the board. Arguably, such turmoil and consequent asset depreciation is likely to be a feature for some time. Areas which... Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/incomeshiftingwherearewenow.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/incomeshiftingwherearewenow.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) When the House of Lords ruled in favour of Mr & Mrs Jones in the long-running and much-publicised income shifting case colloquially known as Arctic Systems, the Government reacted within 24 hours by... Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/New+Vantis+Business+Recovery+Services+Office+to+Double+in+Size.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/New+Vantis+Business+Recovery+Services+Office+to+Double+in+Size.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following its launch in June this year, the Midlands operation of Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS) a division of Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, is due to... BusinessRecovery Birmingham http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcincreasesitsattackonconcomplianttaxpayers.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcincreasesitsattackonconcomplianttaxpayers.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) There is no doubt that the creation of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) from the former HM Customs & Excise and Inland Revenue in 2005 led to an initial reduction in the number of attacks on non-compliant... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+Strengthens+its+Business+Recovery+Services+Team.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+Strengthens+its+Business+Recovery+Services+Team.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Ian Sykes as Client Partner,... BusinessRecovery Worthing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/housebuilders.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/housebuilders.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Where a developer defers the intended sale of a dwelling and temporarily lets it instead, the developer will become partly exempt for VAT purposes. This may affect the amount of VAT it can recover on its... Tax VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+Business+Recovery+Services+Saves+School+from+Closure.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+Business+Recovery+Services+Saves+School+from+Closure.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A team from Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), led by Client Partner Ian Vickers, has saved The Education Centre Ltd in Haywards Heath from closure, sealing a last minute buy-out after the privately... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hrmcsir35attackboostedbydragonflydecision.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hrmcsir35attackboostedbydragonflydecision.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A recent High Court ruling has strengthened HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) hand in the ongoing IR35 battle. The High Court has recently released its Judgement in the case of Dragonfly Consulting Ltd... Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/qrops.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/qrops.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) QROPS represent a valuable investment and tax planning opportunity for individuals with UK pensions rights who are not resident in the UK or who are considering leaving the UK. The benefits of a QROPS... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity Pensions http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Management+Buy-Out+at+Calder+Colours+Saves+25+Jobs.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Management+Buy-Out+at+Calder+Colours+Saves+25+Jobs.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Midlands based business Calder Colours (Ashby) Ltd has undergone a management buy-out saving 25 jobs, after entering into administration in August this year. Calder Colours, a £3.1m turnover business,... BusinessRecovery Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LiechtensteinBankAccounts.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LiechtensteinBankAccounts.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) remains determined to clampdown on any UK resident taxpayer using offshore tax havens to hide undisclosed assets and its efforts appear to closely follow those of its German... TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCincreasesitsattackonOffshoreInvestors.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCincreasesitsattackonOffshoreInvestors.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Last year, after obtaining data from five leading high street banks, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) launched the Offshore Disclosure Facility (ODF). This provided a short window of opportunity for anyone... OffshoreServices Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CheviotFoodsLtdentersintoadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CheviotFoodsLtdentersintoadministration.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Northumberland based business, Cheviot Foods Limited, has entered into administration, with the appointment of Geoff Rowley and Nick O'Reilly, of Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of... BusinessRecovery LondonWestEnd Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Administrators+Seeking+Buyer+for+Victoria+Lodge.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Administrators+Seeking+Buyer+for+Victoria+Lodge.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The administrator for Victoria Lodge care home in Coldstream, Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, is seeking a buyer for the... BusinessRecovery Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Miss+Sixty+in+Administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Miss+Sixty+in+Administration.htm Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Peter Hollis and Nick O’Reilly, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, have been appointed joint administrators... BusinessRecovery Retail http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/demibournegoneandnotlamented.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/demibournegoneandnotlamented.htm Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Changes to the PAYE Regulations offer relief for deemed employers where no tax loss existedHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently announced changes to the Income Tax (PAYE) Regulations 2003 which... Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/willtravelexpensesbethenextfrontinhmrcsattackondisguisedemployemt.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/willtravelexpensesbethenextfrontinhmrcsattackondisguisedemployemt.htm Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A recent Treasury consultation could result in some major changes in tax-free travel expenses which could affect all temporary workers.Over the last few years, the Government has increasingly been forced... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/cashseizedfromsafelydepositboxes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/cashseizedfromsafelydepositboxes.htm Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Operation Rize, the Metropolitan Police’s Economic and Specialist Crime Command’s raid on three safe depositaries on 2-3 June 2008, has resulted in over 6,700 safety deposit boxes being opened and searched.... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/KidsinSportinauguralGolfDayraises10thousandpoundsfortheCharity.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/KidsinSportinauguralGolfDayraises10thousandpoundsfortheCharity.htm Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accounting, tax and business advisory group with offices based across the UK to include Marlow and Beaconsfield, recently sponsored the inaugural Kids in Sport Golf Day, helping... Beaconsfield Marlow http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/spanishcapitalgains.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/spanishcapitalgains.htm Tue, 7 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Until 1 December 2007, an individual who was resident in Spain for tax purposes paid tax on the sale of Spanish real estate at a rate of 15% whilst non-residents paid at 35%. The European Commission has... LondonCity LondonWestEnd RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/conservativevision.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/conservativevision.htm Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In June 2008 the Conservative party announced that it intended to make the third sector a priority and encourage it as a force for social progress (‘A Stronger Society: Voluntary Action in the 21st Century’).... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisplcappointsDirectorofMarketingBusinessDevelopment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisplcappointsDirectorofMarketingBusinessDevelopment.htm Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis plc, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Richards as Director of Marketing & Business Development. Nick will lead... LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/giftaideffeciency.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/giftaideffeciency.htm Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) At the moment, every day seems to bring fresh comment on the perilous state of the economy and in particular, the outlook for charities dependant on donations from companies and individuals. The recent... Tax CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/diversifyandreview.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/diversifyandreview.htm Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Not quite written in tablets of stone, but the Charity Commission has issued very clear guidance as to what is required from charities when investing trust monies. This follows on from the investment principles... FinancialManagement CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitiesbackontrack.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitiesbackontrack.htm Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charity Commission has just published its report on its compliance work for the year to March 2008 and as an accounting firm, it is perhaps not unsurprising that we first turn to see how many inquiries... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IntegraBrightonLtdEntersIntoAdministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IntegraBrightonLtdEntersIntoAdministration.htm Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Integra (Brighton) Ltd, the Brighton based construction business, entered into administration on Wednesday 8th October, with the appointment of Ian Vickers of Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/WorldwideTailorMadeHolidaysLimited.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/WorldwideTailorMadeHolidaysLimited.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Due to adverse trading conditions, Worldwide Tailor Made Holidays Limited ceased to trade on 7th October 2008 and has consulted Vince Green, Director at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of... BusinessRecovery Travel http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LandlordsHMRCiscoming.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LandlordsHMRCiscoming.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The increase in popularity in buy-to-let mortgages in recent years has led to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) targeting landlords over concerns that they may have not paid the correct amount of tax on... Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisisawardedInvestorsinPeopleaccreditation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisisawardedInvestorsinPeopleaccreditation.htm Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis is pleased to announce that we have been awarded Investors in People (IIP) accreditation. IIP is a national award which recognises those organisations that have boosted the productivity of their... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RandMFarhiLimitedentersintoAdministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RandMFarhiLimitedentersintoAdministration.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) R&M Farhi Limited, the luxury confectionary packaging company based in Peterborough, entered into administration on 6th October 2008 with the appointment of joint administrators Peter Wastell and Michael... BusinessRecovery StAlbansLondonRoad Retail http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/securehomeforyourcashpayyourtaxearly.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/securehomeforyourcashpayyourtaxearly.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With all the recent turmoil in the financial markets, many clients are looking for a safe location for their cash. Some clients are purchasing Certificates of Tax Deposits (CTDs) with funds they might... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ConsumerElectronicsUpdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ConsumerElectronicsUpdate.htm Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) For more than ten years, the team at Vantis Custom House have assisted our clients to recover over £35 million of import customs duty. Due to the ever changing and fast evolving product ranges, the electronics... CustomsDutyRecoveryAndAdvisory LondonWestEnd TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatnewzerorateddwellings.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatnewzerorateddwellings.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In the current housing market, house builders might, in advance of any short term lettings, make the first grant of a major interest in the completed dwellings to a connected person, who would not be a... Tax VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisPre-CloseTradingUpdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisPre-CloseTradingUpdate.htm Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the accounting, tax and business recovery group, issues the following update on current trading prior to entering its pre-close period in respect of the six months ended 31 October 2008 ('H1 2009').... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HotSpringinAdministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HotSpringinAdministration.htm Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Glyn Mummery and Jeremy French, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, have been appointed on the administration... BusinessRecovery Hornchurch Retail http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/giftaiddeclarations.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/giftaiddeclarations.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have issued new model Gift Aid declarations following the change in the basic rate of income tax from 6 April 2008. By way of a reminder, it is vital that a correct declaration... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/giftaidtoolkit.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/giftaidtoolkit.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has produced a new Gift Aid Toolkit on CD-ROM. This provides very useful guidance on how to get started with operating Gift Aid and making claims. For more details please... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/c4digitalradio.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/c4digitalradio.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Cliff Crown has been featured in Campaign Magazine, 7 November 2008, for his letter on Channel 4 investing in digital radio: Dear Editor, In light of recent economic events, Channel 4’s decision to defer... LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/The+Construction+Sector+is+in+Trouble.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/The+Construction+Sector+is+in+Trouble.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) If you are exposed to the building and construction sector, you'd be right to be concerned. So what can you do to become more comfortable? The UK construction sector is prone to accidents, although we... InterimManagementAndPlacementServices RestructuringServices Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-BudgetreporttobeannouncedonMonday24November.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-BudgetreporttobeannouncedonMonday24November.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, will deliver his Pre-Budget report to the House of Commons on Monday 24 November. The Pre-Budget provides a progress report on what has been achieved so far, gives an... CorporateTaxComplianceAndReporting CorporateTaxConsultancy PersonalTaxComplianceAndReporting Tax Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/7+tips+for+survival.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/7+tips+for+survival.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The following article, written by Adrian Doble and Susan Moor, was published in Financial Worldwide Magazine. What happens when a company hits a crisis and the future is in the hands of its stakeholders?... RestructuringServices LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/highcourtdecisionhmrcenquiriesandclosurenotices.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/highcourtdecisionhmrcenquiriesandclosurenotices.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The recent High Court judgement in Tower MCashback LLP v HMRC could have a significant impact on the way HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) enquiries are conducted. The substantive issue in the case concerned... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FinanceforConstruction.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FinanceforConstruction.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Running a business is a challenge at the best of times and keeping the cash flowing and paying suppliers and staff can be a constant juggling act. This has never been more relevant than in the current... Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis_breakfast.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis_breakfast.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Middlesbrough Business Forum Breakfast Exchange in association with Vantis Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, is proud to be an associated partner of Middlesbrough Council’s Breakfast... Darlington Hartlepool Middlesbrough PublicSector http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/proposedtippingchangescouldcosthospitalitybusinessesinexcessof70m.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/proposedtippingchangescouldcosthospitalitybusinessesinexcessof70m.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Government yesterday released its long-awaited consultation document regarding proposed changes to the way in which the hospitality industry treats tips and discretionary service charges paid by customers.... Tax LondonCity HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/changetothestandardrateofvat.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/changetothestandardrateofvat.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With effect from 1 December 2008 the standard rate of VAT will be reduced from 17.5% to 15%. The reduction will be effective until 1 January 2010 when the VAT rate will be returned to 17.5%. Businesses... Tax VAT http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/The+PreBudgetReportVantisviewonwhatitmeansforSMEstaxbills.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/The+PreBudgetReportVantisviewonwhatitmeansforSMEstaxbills.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been given some relief by the Pre-Budget Report 2008 - but it comes at a price for many, according to experts at Vantis, the AIM listed top 13 UK accounting,... AccountingAndTaxation Tax VAT Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisPre-BudgetSummary.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisPre-BudgetSummary.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, presented his second Pre-Budget Report Summary to the House of Commons on 24 November 2008. When first introduced by Gordon Brown, the "Pre-Budget Report"... AccountingAndTaxation InheritanceTaxAndTrusts Tax VAT Beaconsfield Darlington Epsom Hartlepool Leicester LondonCity LondonWestEnd Loughton Middlesbrough Sidcup StAlbansHolywellHill Tonbridge http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/litigationfundinganupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/litigationfundinganupdate.htm Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As more and more companies receive their decision letters from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) – almost inevitably denying their VAT repayments – they are faced with the financially daunting prospect of... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatchangeinthestandardrate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatchangeinthestandardrate.htm Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With effect from 1 December 2008 the standard rate of VAT will be reduced from 17.5% to 15%. The reduction will be effective until 1 January 2010 when the VAT rate will be returned to 17.5%. Tax Points... Tax VAT LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/measuremanage.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/measuremanage.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Cliff Crown has been featured in PR Week, 14 November 2008, for his letter on managing PR fees: Dear Editor,Your article ‘Recession: cash flow pain worsens’ (31 October 08) is a critical read for small-to-medium-sized... LondonWestEnd Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Robin+Ellis+Group+in+Administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Robin+Ellis+Group+in+Administration.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Glyn Mummery, Client Partner at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, was appointed Joint Administrator of Robin Ellis Construction... BusinessRecovery RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/globaltechnologyreport.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/globaltechnologyreport.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The 2008 Global Technology Review, produced by Information Age in association with Vantis, is now available. The Review provides an insight into the financial performance and merger and acquisition activity... LondonCity LondonWestEnd TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SolicitorsandBarristersChangesintheRateofVAT.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SolicitorsandBarristersChangesintheRateofVAT.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The changes announced by the Chancellor in the Pre-Budget statement on 24 November, raise significant issues for professional service providers. Here, we have provided guidance for Solicitors and Barristers... LondonWestEnd Legal http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/emergencysummitmeeting.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/emergencysummitmeeting.htm Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) It is encouraging to see that the sector is mobilizing itself to deal with the turbulent times we are facing. What must develop is ‘practical’ solutions to problems facing the sector. We will watch this... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/quotedshares_sipp.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/quotedshares_sipp.htm Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) If you own shares in a quoted company, including the company you work for, you may want to consider transferring some of them to a Self Invested Personal Pension (or SIPP for short). This could offer... FinancialManagement LondonWestEnd Pensions TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/prbcharity.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/prbcharity.htm Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Pre-Budget Report introduced a 2.5% cut in the standard rate of VAT which will be a welcome boost to charities. The Charity Tax Group has estimated that this will save the sector around £70 million... Tax CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Unoco+Group+in+Administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Unoco+Group+in+Administration.htm Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Unoco Group, the Nottingham based education and skills provider, was placed in administration on 2nd December 2008 with the loss of 70 jobs. Beverley Marsh, Client Partner at Vantis Business Recovery Services... BusinessRecovery Birmingham http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+scoops+an+Institute+for+Turnaround+award.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+scoops+an+Institute+for+Turnaround+award.htm Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Restructuring Services was the recipient of the prestigious International Company Turnaround 2008 award at the Institute for Turnaround’s (IFT) Annual Awards Dinner in London on Monday 1 December.... RestructuringServices LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Solent+Portsmouth+Ltd.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Solent+Portsmouth+Ltd.htm Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Solent Portsmouth Ltd, the Nissan, Mazda and Citroen franchise operation, was placed into administration today (5th December 2008). Ian Sykes, Client Partner at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS),... BusinessRecovery Worthing Automotive http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HowtosurviveAdviceForOwnerManagers.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HowtosurviveAdviceForOwnerManagers.htm Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The oncoming recession is going to test many UK businesses. Nick O’Reilly, President of R3 and Client Partner at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and... BusinessRecovery LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ukgivingsurvey.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ukgivingsurvey.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) and The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have published their 2008 UK Giving survey which this year highlights the decline in cash donations, bringing... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/embracinggreenissues.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/embracinggreenissues.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Not surprisingly it is key individuals who drive the embracing of green issues by charities according to a recent Charity Commission report. The report provides helpful guidance to charities on how to... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/contributeactionplan.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/contributeactionplan.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Office for the Third Sector is looking for contributions on how the sector can be assisted through the economic downturn by the Government. We would encourage all involved in the sector to make representations.... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/smes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/smes.htm Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Please follow the links to view a series of articles written by some of our experts at Vantis for 'The Tax Journal'. The articles deal with the usual tax and valuation problems facing proprietors in the... CorporateFinance CorporateTaxConsultancy InheritanceTaxAndTrusts Tax Valuations LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Chris+Stirland+Appointment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Chris+Stirland+Appointment.htm Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has appointed Chris Stirland as Associate Director to head its new corporate recovery... BusinessRecovery Leicester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/livewire+possible+outcomes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/livewire+possible+outcomes.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The High Court has this week been considering the appeal brought by HMRC against the victory secured by Livewire Telecom Limited (“Livewire”) in the VAT Tribunal in January of this year. Clearly, whatever... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CreditCrunchAction.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CreditCrunchAction.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As featured in the December edition of the British Business Angels Association newsletter: Nick Winters, Partner at Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, looks at what... BusinessRecovery BusinessReviewAndAdvisory LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/neutralisingthe2011ni.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/neutralisingthe2011ni.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) IntroductionThe Government has recently announced that the rates of National Insurance contributions (NIC) will rise with effect from 6 April 2011. Both employers’ and employees’ NIC will be rising by... EmployeeIncentives Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatonmealsprovidedforworkingmeetings.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatonmealsprovidedforworkingmeetings.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Many businesses will be able to claim VAT repayments following a recent European Court decision. The opportunity relates to VAT on meals provided to working meetings attended by both staff and business... Tax VAT LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SellingtheBusiness.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SellingtheBusiness.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Philip Marsden, Managing Director at Vantis Corporate Finance, presents the fourth in our series of articles on SMEs, in which he writes on executing a sale. This is the fourth in a series of articles... CorporateFinance http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/New+appointment+Simon+Bonney.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/New+appointment+Simon+Bonney.htm Tue, 6 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has appointed Associate Director, Simon Bonney, to the Marlow Office, Station Road, Buckinghamshire. Simon,... BusinessRecovery Marlow http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PAYEandBenefits.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PAYEandBenefits.htm Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As we are now in the New Year and unbelievably already approaching the end of the tax year, we thought it would be a good idea to go back to basics on some of the PAYE compliance issues. Pay As You Earn... Tax LondonCity CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/embracinggreenissues.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/embracinggreenissues.htm Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With the country entering recession, the Pre-Budget Report announced on 24 November 2008 could not have been more eagerly anticipated. A number of the announced tax changes will have an impact on the... Tax LondonCity CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATBathFestivals.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATBathFestivals.htm Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Grant-funded activities are not supplies within the scope of VAT. This means that the body carrying out such activities cannot claim back the VAT on the associated costs. This is especially relevant... VAT LondonCity CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BRS+expands+in+Yorkshire+and+North+East.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BRS+expands+in+Yorkshire+and+North+East.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has appointed Dave Broadbent to head up its new corporate recovery operation covering... BusinessRecovery Darlington http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Appointment+Richard+Ramsey.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Appointment+Richard+Ramsey.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Restructuring Services, a division of Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has recruited Richard Ramsey, former Head of Proudfoot Consulting’s private equity practice... RestructuringServices LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2008.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2008.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the accounting, tax and business recovery group, announces interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2008. Key points Turnover on continuing operations increased 3% to £48.3m (2007:... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Constructiontaxreturn.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Constructiontaxreturn.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Sole traders and directors of companies within the Construction Industry that are entitled to receive payments from their own contractors without deduction of tax, mustn’t forget the importance of the... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/livewirevathighcourtwinareturntotherealworld.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/livewirevathighcourtwinareturntotherealworld.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The VAT Tribunal appeal decision conducted by Vantis on behalf of Livewire Telecom Limited has been upheld on the release today of Mr Justice Lewison’s judgement in the jointly heard High Court appeals... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Anglo+Overseas+in+Administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Anglo+Overseas+in+Administration.htm Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Glyn Mummery and Jeremy French, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, were appointed Joint Administrators... BusinessRecovery Hornchurch http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Company+Secretarial+-+Update.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Company+Secretarial+-+Update.htm Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Accounts filing From 1st February 2009 fines for late filing of accounts at Companies House are set to rise and will also increase at a quicker rate if they remain outstanding for a number of months. The... LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/thirdsectoractionplan.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/thirdsectoractionplan.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Office of the Third Sector has confirmed that its action plan for the sector resulting from consultation and the Emergency Summit will be published in February. The office has also clarified the position... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Admistration+for+residential+care+home.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Admistration+for+residential+care+home.htm Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Malthouse Rest Home in Hertford entered into administration on 27th January 2009, with the appointment of Chris Stevens of Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting,... BusinessRecovery Worthing Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisbringsnewyearcheertoKeechCottageChildrenwith£1000donation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisbringsnewyearcheertoKeechCottageChildrenwith£1000donation.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the UK top 13 accounting, tax and business advisory group, this week presented Luton charity Keech Cottage Children’s Hospice with a cheque for £1000, which will be used to provide essential equipment... StAlbansHolywellHill http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewClientAppointmentAndrewWilliamson.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewClientAppointmentAndrewWilliamson.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax, business advisory and recovery group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Williamson as Head of Corporate Finance in St Albans and Location Director... CorporateFinance Loughton StAlbansHolywellHill http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxbreakscharitablegifts.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxbreakscharitablegifts.htm Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) On 27 January 2009, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) released its judgment in the case of Persche v Finanzampt Lüdenscheid [2009] EUECJ C-318/07. The case concerned a gift by a German citizen (Hein... Tax CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantispromotesinauguralStepsprogrammecandidate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantispromotesinauguralStepsprogrammecandidate.htm Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax, business advisory and recovery group, has promoted Matthew Burge to the position of Client Partner within its Business Advisory and Tax Services (BATS) division.... Audit LondonCity HospitalityAndLeisure RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+completes+Cheviot+sale.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+completes+Cheviot+sale.htm Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Cheviot Foods Limited, the Amble-based private label potato speciality manufacturer, has undergone a management funded buyout, after the sale of the business to a Company owned by Country Chef Limited... BusinessRecovery LondonWestEnd Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Governmentbackedloanschemes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Governmentbackedloanschemes.htm Thu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Earlier this month the Government Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform announced a series of multi-billion pound measures designed to address the cash flow and funding needs of SMEs. To... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcclosingthenetontaxevaders.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcclosingthenetontaxevaders.htm Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In a further move to tackle perceived tax evasion, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is planning a far-reaching campaign to target taxpayers with undeclared investment income, including anything from share... TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Domicile_and_Residence_Tax+_Feb2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Domicile_and_Residence_Tax+_Feb2009.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) After much discussion and amendment, the new tax rules for non-UK domiciled, UK resident individuals (‘non-doms’) were enacted in the Finance Act 2008, and are effective for the 2008/09 tax year on. As... AccountingAndTaxation PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Increases_to_Income_Tax_Feb2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Increases_to_Income_Tax_Feb2009.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The November 2008 Pre-Budget Report heralded significant increases to Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) for many taxpayers over the next three years, through a reduction in the basic personal allowance,... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity Pensions http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Offshore_Centres_Tax_Feb2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Offshore_Centres_Tax_Feb2009.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In his November 2008 Pre-Budget Report, the Chancellor announced an independent review of British offshore financial centres such as Bermuda, Guernsey, Jersey, the British Virgin Islands and the Isle of... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Wealth_Planning_Opportunities_Feb2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Wealth_Planning_Opportunities_Feb2009.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Instinct in the current financial climate may be to simply hold on to existing investments and hold off investing further funds. There are at present, in our opinion, some interesting investment opportunities,... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mobilxmakesiotoneall.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mobilxmakesiotoneall.htm Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With the release of Floyd J’s judgement in the High Court appeal brought by Mobilx against the adverse decision made by the Manchester VAT Tribunal, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will, no doubt, have... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax LondonCity TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Yorkshirecarehomes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Yorkshirecarehomes.htm Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The administrator for three Yorkshire care homes, Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, is seeking a buyer for all businesses,... BusinessRecovery Worthing Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LoughtonChristmasDonatation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LoughtonChristmasDonatation.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the UK top 13 accounting, tax and business advisory group, this week presented Hainault charity The Dream Factory with a cheque for £500, to help make suffering children’s dreams come true.Brightening... Loughton http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxpaymentdeadlines.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxpaymentdeadlines.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced flexible arrangements to pay off tax liabilities. This applies to Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax, PAYE, National Insurance, and VAT. The service... Tax LondonCity LondonWestEnd Recruitment http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hospitality_qas.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hospitality_qas.htm Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In an article recently featured in En Passant Magazine, Jonathan Perrin, Head of Vantis' Hospitality & Leisure Group, answers some of the questions from industry leaders. At present, the traditional... Tax VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Sidcupchristmasdonation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Sidcupchristmasdonation.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the UK top 13 accounting, tax and business advisory group, this week presented Eltham charity Demelza Hospice Care for Children with a cheque for £500 in preparation for the new Hospice’s opening... Sidcup http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisappointedasreceiver-managersforStanford.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisappointedasreceiver-managersforStanford.htm Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Click here to view more information about Stanford or frequently asked questions Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InvestorenquiriesforStanford.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InvestorenquiriesforStanford.htm Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Click here to view more information about Stanford or frequently asked questions Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group and appointed... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Spice+bakery+acquires+baker+and+spice.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Spice+bakery+acquires+baker+and+spice.htm Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Baker & Spice Limited, a boutique style food retailer with outlets in Chelsea, Queens Park, Belgravia, Maida Vale and a concession at Selfridges in London, has been acquired by Spice Bakery Limited. Baker... BusinessRecovery LondonWestEnd Retail http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordupdateandFAQs.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordupdateandFAQs.htm Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Haga clic aquí para la versión en español de la actualización de Stanford. Click here to view more information about Stanford or frequently asked questions St. John’s, Antigua,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordstatementfromReceiver-Managers.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordstatementfromReceiver-Managers.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Click here to view more information about Stanford or frequently asked questions Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis,... BusinessRecovery LondonCity LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Exciting+VAT+repayment+opportunity.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Exciting+VAT+repayment+opportunity.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A recent decision of the European Court has made it possible for many businesses to claim VAT repayments. The main areas in which claims may be made are: directors’ accommodation; entertaining overseas... VAT LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Active+Signs+administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Active+Signs+administration.htm Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Active Signs Limited, the Kent based sign design, manufacture and installation company, entered into administration on 26th February 2009 with the appointment of joint administrators, Mark Newman and Vince... BusinessRecovery Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charityproducts.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charityproducts.htm Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis’ Charity & Not For Profit Group has launched a new portfolio of products to help charities improve their cost control procedures through the economic downturn. This package of new products is... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StatementfromReceiver-Managers.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StatementfromReceiver-Managers.htm Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Para ver la versión en español por favor haga clic aquí Click here to view more information about Stanford or frequently asked questions Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell, Client... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatstaffhireconcessionwithdrawnfrom1april2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatstaffhireconcessionwithdrawnfrom1april2009.htm Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Who is affected? Businesses that employ temporary staff; and cannot recover VAT (in full or in part). Examples of businesses affected by the change are companies in the health, education, financial,... Tax VAT LondonCity LondonWestEnd Automotive CharityAndNotForProfit Construction HospitalityAndLeisure Manufacturing Medical PublicSector Recruitment Retail TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordInternationalBankUpdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordInternationalBankUpdate.htm Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Click here to view more information about Stanford or frequently asked questions Statement from Receiver-Managers to Stanford International Bank Limited and Stanford Trust Company Limited Nigel Hamilton-Smith... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Lennartz+VAT+Accounting+could+be+good+news+for+Charity+and+Not+for+Profit+Organisations.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Lennartz+VAT+Accounting+could+be+good+news+for+Charity+and+Not+for+Profit+Organisations.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The result of a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) case may be good news if you have claimed VAT on capital assets and/or building projects more than three years ago, if you are still paying Value... VAT LondonCity CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Goodbye+to+the+Commissioners.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Goodbye+to+the+Commissioners.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The new tax year will mean significant changes to the system for challenging decisions made by HMRC The start of a new tax year in April always brings with it changes, but one major initiative to be introduced... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Construction+Industry+-+A+Status+Success.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Construction+Industry+-+A+Status+Success.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The recent case of Castle Construction (Chesterfield) Limited has given some hope, as well as further clarification as to how HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) should judge self-employed status of workers... Tax Loughton Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/recruitmenttaxplanning.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/recruitmenttaxplanning.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Our Year End Tax Planning Guide includes a series of points for consideration in relation to your personal tax planning. It seeks to highlight a number of areas which you may like to consider prior to... Tax TaxPlanningConsultancy LondonWestEnd Recruitment http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/whereforsubstantialdonors.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/whereforsubstantialdonors.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Over the past nine months, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been consulting on proposed changes to the legislative regime that deal with substantial donors to charities. Initial consultation was published... Tax CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/trusteeappraisals.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/trusteeappraisals.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In this increasingly complicated and regulated world of charities, it is more important than ever to ensure your charity trustees have the relevant experience and skills. This is valid for all charities,... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mergerissues.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mergerissues.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The talk about the economic downturn is, naturally, quite topical. We may be in for the long haul and therefore charities should continuously review their activities and, where possible, take actions... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Agricultural+Property+Relief.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Agricultural+Property+Relief.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) We, in Vantis’ Landed Estates Group, have a significant concern over the upcoming Budget Speech – to be presented on 22nd April 2009 at 12.30 pm – and its impact on the current availability of agricultural... InheritanceTax InheritanceTaxAndTrusts Tax LondonCity LandedEstatesAndRuralBusinesses http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Lismore+Care+Home+in+administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Lismore+Care+Home+in+administration.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Lismore Care Home in North Shields, is in the process of being closed having entered into administration in August last year, after its owners, Nightingale Care Lodge Ltd, appointed Chris Stevens, Client... BusinessRecovery Worthing Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AQuestionofControl.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AQuestionofControl.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A recent Special Commissioners case may help clarify what constitutes “control” and also discusses the question of “mutuality of obligations”. It could prove helpful in defending status challenges by HM... InheritanceTax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Tax+return+enquiry+window+changes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Tax+return+enquiry+window+changes.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Under Corporation Tax Self Assessment, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) had one year from the end of the statutory filing date to open an enquiry into a tax return (provided it was submitted on time) –... CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Taxplanninginarecession.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Taxplanninginarecession.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The current downturn in the economy has created significant cash-flow issues for many companies. However, there may be opportunities to generate corporation tax refunds or spread amounts currently due... CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Changes+to+how+HMRC+carriesout+enquiries+and+inspections.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Changes+to+how+HMRC+carriesout+enquiries+and+inspections.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With effect from 1 April 2009, the way HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) carries out ‘compliance checks’ will change. The new rules apply to almost all taxes, VAT, PAYE and the Construction Industry Scheme... CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordUpdate2009-03-24.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordUpdate2009-03-24.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Para ver la versión en español por favor haga clic aquí Click here to view more information about Stanford or frequently asked questions Statement from Receiver-Managers to Stanford... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LFE+materials+in+administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LFE+materials+in+administration.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) LFE Materials Handling Limited, the Coventry based designer, manufacturer and supplier of bespoke containers, went into administration on 17th March 2009, with the appointment of Beverley Marsh and Geoff... BusinessRecovery Birmingham Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OperationRizeWhattodoaboutTax.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OperationRizeWhattodoaboutTax.htm Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) On 24 March 2009, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) issued a further news release about ‘Operation Rize’. Mark Taylor of Vantis has been closely monitoring developments and provides his insight into... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Sumfield+and+Day+adminstration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Sumfield+and+Day+adminstration.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Sumfield and Day Limited, the Eastbourne based firm of printers, went into administration on 23 March 2009, with the appointment of Chris Stevens, Client Partner at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS),... BusinessRecovery Worthing Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newhmrcpenaltyregimegoeslive.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newhmrcpenaltyregimegoeslive.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) new penalty regime for incorrect tax returns ‘goes live’ on 1 April 2009. Tax Returns submitted on or after this date (covering periods commencing on or after 1 April... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+BRS+appointment+in+Hornchurch.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+BRS+appointment+in+Hornchurch.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has appointed Martin Leszman as Senior Manager, working out of the Hornchurch office. Prior... BusinessRecovery Hornchurch http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Phil+Armstrong+appointed.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Phil+Armstrong+appointed.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has appointed Phil Armstrong, a Chartered Accountant and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner,... BusinessRecovery London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/B+and+P+Lightbrigade.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/B+and+P+Lightbrigade.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The consumables division of B & P Lightbrigade Group Limited has been sold to B&P Graphic Supplies Limited. The sale completed on 23 March, after administrators Nick O’Reilly and Phil Armstrong,... BusinessRecovery LondonCity Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxappealsanewera.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxappealsanewera.htm Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A new tax appeal process starts on 1 April 2009, which affects all appealable tax decisions made by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). A number of radical changes have been made to the current system, including... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/cgtonspanishproperty.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/cgtonspanishproperty.htm Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Did you sell property in Spain between the beginning of 2005 and December 2006? Some sources are suggesting that 10,000 UK people may have done so.A court in Valencia has ruled that non-Spanish residents... InternationalTax PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Wood+Dene+school.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Wood+Dene+school.htm Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Wood Dene School, the Aylmerton based independent school, has been overwhelmed with offers of support following its application for administration. Philip Watkins and Nick O’Reilly, Client Partners at... BusinessRecovery London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MannConstructionadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MannConstructionadministration.htm Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Mann Construction Limited, the Enfield-based civil engineering, groundwork and reinforced concrete provider, entered into administration on 1 April 2009. Jason Baker, Nick O’Reilly and Peter Hughes-Holland,... BusinessRecovery London Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ConfiscationHas+thePendulumstartedtoswingback.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ConfiscationHas+thePendulumstartedtoswingback.htm Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) There is no doubt about it...confiscation is a very draconian tool. The introduction of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and the trilogy of House of Lords decisions in R –v- May, R –v- Green and CPS... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SixtyUKjobssaved.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SixtyUKjobssaved.htm Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Sixty UK Limited, the trading company for the Miss Sixty and Energie clothing brands in the UK, will successfully come out of Administration within the next month saving around 250 jobs, according to appointed... BusinessRecovery London Retail http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/modernisingtaxreliefforbusinessexpenditureoncars.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/modernisingtaxreliefforbusinessexpenditureoncars.htm Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Prior to 1 April 2009, businesses faced restrictions on the extent to which they could claim tax relief for capital expenditure on cars costing more than £12,000. In addition, businesses which leased... CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity Automotive http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatbaddebtrelief.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatbaddebtrelief.htm Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued Brief 18/09 announcing a change in the treatment of VAT Bad Debt Relief claims made when the net VAT due on a return has not been paid, or has been partly paid.... Tax VAT London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisnamedasPLUSReportingAccountantoftheYear.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisnamedasPLUSReportingAccountantoftheYear.htm Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) I am pleased to announce that Vantis was recognised as “PLUS Reporting Accountant of the Year” at the PLUS awards last week. Vantis continues to be active on PLUS, and, despite market conditions, we are... PublicCompanies http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/compliancechecksafairplayingfield.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/compliancechecksafairplayingfield.htm Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) new ‘compliance checks’ regime commenced on 1 April 2009, significantly changing the way it checks the accuracy of taxpayers’ affairs. HMRC believes that the new rules... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FurtherStanfordInternationalandStanfordTrustUpdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FurtherStanfordInternationalandStanfordTrustUpdate.htm Thu, 9 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Nigel Hamilton-Smith, appointed Joint Receiver for Stanford International Bank Ltd and Stanford Trust Company Ltd (together SIB) and Client Partner at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordInternationalBankLimitedplacedintoLiquidation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordInternationalBankLimitedplacedintoLiquidation.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, were appointed as joint liquidators... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VAT–newrequirementfrom1January2010forbusinesses.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VAT–newrequirementfrom1January2010forbusinesses.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) From 1 January 2010, European Community (EC) Sales lists will be required for intra-EC taxable supplies of services to which the reverse charge applies, in addition to EC Sales lists for goods. They will... VAT London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Affinity+Connected+Ltd+in+administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Affinity+Connected+Ltd+in+administration.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Affinity Connected Limited, the Hertfordshire based print and design company, entered into administration on 26 March 2009. Peter Hughes-Holland and Frank Wessely, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery... BusinessRecovery Marlow Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Makesureyourimportsarenotdelayed.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Makesureyourimportsarenotdelayed.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) When goods are imported, any VAT paid on entry can normally be reclaimed as input tax on the importer’s VAT return, subject to the normal rules. There is currently a 3 month transitional period (until... VAT London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TheBudget2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TheBudget2009.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Budget gives little comfort to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and owner-managed businesses who were hoping for new measures to reduce their tax bills – but there are ways to help, say experts... AccountingAndTaxation http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewTaxRulesforSecondeesandShort-TermWorkers.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewTaxRulesforSecondeesandShort-TermWorkers.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) From 6 April 2009 onwards, UK employers that are part of multi-national organisations and using staff temporarily seconded from overseas, must consider new tax rules on the operation of PAYE on monies... EmployerServices Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Taxpayers-to-be-Named-and-Shamed.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Taxpayers-to-be-Named-and-Shamed.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Currently, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) publishes the names and details of only those taxpayers convicted (i.e. those found guilty by a Court) of a tax/VAT/duty offence. However, Budget 2009 announced... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Event+Review+-+Hospitality+and+Leisure+Seminar+-+April+2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Event+Review+-+Hospitality+and+Leisure+Seminar+-+April+2009.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis’ sixth annual Hospitality & Leisure seminar took place on Tuesday 28 April at the Commonwealth Club, London. With over 100 guests from the sector, the event provided an update from a range... HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordOnlineClaimsSystem.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordOnlineClaimsSystem.htm Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Para ver la versión en español por favor haga clic aquí Click here to view more information about Stanford or frequently asked questions The joint liquidators for Stanford International... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisappointsnewlocationdirectorinsidcup.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisappointsnewlocationdirectorinsidcup.htm Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax, business advisory and recovery group, has promoted Nick Paterno to the position of Location Director in Sidcup. Nick has been with the Sidcup office since 1996... Sidcup http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/benchmarkratesfordaysubsistenceintroduced.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/benchmarkratesfordaysubsistenceintroduced.htm Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published an advisory set of ‘benchmark scale rates’, which businesses may pay, free of tax and National Insurance, to employees who are required to work away from their... EmployerServices Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/nationalminimumwage.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/nationalminimumwage.htm Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Industry attempts to delay implementation ignored by MinistersDespite an industry campaign from industry to delay changes, the Government has confirmed that from 1 October 2009 new regulations will be... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London HospitalityAndLeisure PublicSector Recruitment Retail http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/President+R3+end+term.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/President+R3+end+term.htm Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Nick O’Reilly, Client Partner at Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, recently ended his twelve month tenure as President of R3,... BusinessRecovery London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/tax_May200909.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/tax_May200909.htm Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Court of Appeal’s decision in the Annabel’s case will have significant implications for all businesses still operating ‘physical’ tronc systems, even if these are not used to meet the National Minimum... EmployerServices Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/inheritancetaxthecontinuingneedtoplan.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/inheritancetaxthecontinuingneedtoplan.htm Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The recent Budget Speech With the dearth of taxes currently coming into the Treasury’s coffers (VAT receipts down because people are not spending, Income Tax down because people are losing their jobs... InheritanceTax InheritanceTaxAndTrusts PrivateClient Tax LondonCity LandedEstatesAndRuralBusinesses http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newdisclosureopportunityfinalchancetodisclose.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newdisclosureopportunityfinalchancetodisclose.htm Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) See also: Offshore Bank Accounts and Assets – A last chance to ‘come clean’! After months of speculation, the Government used the 2009 Budget to announce that a much anticipated second offshore disclosure... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/reviewofflawedtobaccosmugglingconfiscationorders.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/reviewofflawedtobaccosmugglingconfiscationorders.htm Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Revenue & Customs Prosecution Office (RCPO) is undertaking a review of every Confiscation Order made since 1 June 2001 in respect of tobacco-smuggling cases as a result of a recent Court of Appeal... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisissueslettertoStanfordInternationalBankLimitedcreditors.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisissueslettertoStanfordInternationalBankLimitedcreditors.htm Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As proposed in the letter to depositors of Stanford International Bank (SIB) dated 2 March 2009, Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell, Liquidators of SIB, have today written to all investors of SIB,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/cashtipsanupdateforemployersandemployees.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/cashtipsanupdateforemployersandemployees.htm Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With all of the recent publicity over how restaurants use service charges, many customers are choosing to revert to cash tipping. Peter Davies of Vantis explains what can and can’t be done. Over the last... EmployerServices TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mortgageoptions.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mortgageoptions.htm Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As recently as last September lenders were offering fixed rate deals at around 6% which looked attractive at the time. However, rates changed rapidly as fears of inflation evaporated and the Bank of England... FinancialManagement PrivateClient Tax Epsom LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/budget2009ablowforpensionstaxrelief.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/budget2009ablowforpensionstaxrelief.htm Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Last month’s Budget announcements contained shock proposals in relation to pension contributions.There is huge speculation about how the new rules will work. The reality is that we do not know for certain... FinancialManagement PrivateClient Tax Leicester LondonCity Pensions http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vantisappointsprivateclienttaxdirector.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vantisappointsprivateclienttaxdirector.htm Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, is pleased to announce that Peter Fairchild has joined the company as Private Client Tax Director. Peter is a highly experienced... Sports http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/areaccountantsthesame.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/areaccountantsthesame.htm Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In an article recently featured in En Passant Magazine, Jonathan Perrin, Head of Vantis' Hospitality & Leisure Group and Chris Mason of Mindshop discuss whether or not all accountants are the same. Surviving... London HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/furthercorrespondencetoinvestorsofStanfordTrust.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/furthercorrespondencetoinvestorsofStanfordTrust.htm Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As proposed in the letter to investors of Stanford Trust Company Ltd (STC) dated 2 March 2009, Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell, Receiver-Managers to STC, have today written to all investors of STC,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Birmingham+new+appointment+Gerald+Smith.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Birmingham+new+appointment+Gerald+Smith.htm Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division of Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has appointed industry figure-head Gerald Smith, as Client Partner based in the Birmingham... BusinessRecovery Birmingham http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vantisappointsnewprivateclienttaxdirector.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vantisappointsnewprivateclienttaxdirector.htm Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, is pleased to announce that Peter Fairchild has joined the company as Private Client Tax Director. Peter is a highly experienced... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Increased-tax-rates-what-can-be-done.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Increased-tax-rates-what-can-be-done.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Last month’s Budget announcements included the much-discussed increase in the rate of income tax to 50% for those with income of £150k or more (from April 2010). Coupled with increases to the rate of... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GardenersQuestionTime.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GardenersQuestionTime.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Those investors with an Armageddon view were probably feeling quite clever on 6 March, as on that date the US stock market was down 57% from its all time high in October 2007. Since 6 March, stock markets... FinancialManagement Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-CloseTradingUpdate02.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-CloseTradingUpdate02.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the accounting, tax and business recovery group, issues the following update on current trading prior to entering its pre-close period in respect of the financial year ended 30 April 2009 (‘FY2009’).... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Qualifying-Recognised-Overseas-Pension-Schemes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Qualifying-Recognised-Overseas-Pension-Schemes.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The income tax rate increases and reduction in tax relief for pension contributions announced in last month’s Budget have prompted an increasing number of people to consider leaving the UK and live elsewhere.... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/unclaimedgiftaid.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/unclaimedgiftaid.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs has seen a number of changes over the last few years. Finance Act 2008 introduced a raft of measures which aim to align and modernise the time limits for assessments and claims... Tax CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/tax_may2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/tax_may2009.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Under the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) rules, landlords with income from furnished holiday accommodation in the UK are treated as if they are trading for certain tax purposes, as long as they meet... PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Wood-DeneSchoolsavedfromadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Wood-DeneSchoolsavedfromadministration.htm Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Wood-Dene School, the Aylmerton based independent school, has been saved from administration after the efforts of staff, parents and administrators at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ImportantNoticeForTrustClientsThatHoldBusinessCorporations.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ImportantNoticeForTrustClientsThatHoldBusinessCorporations.htm Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Annual renewal fees in respect of BCs are due on 31 May 2009. This covers fees for the period January 2009 to December 2009 and includes the annual licence fee due to the BVI Registry. These fees would... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Non-ExecutiveBoardAppointment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Non-ExecutiveBoardAppointment.htm Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the accounting, tax and business recovery group, is pleased to announce yesterday’s appointment of Mr David Potter as non-executive director to the plc Board with immediate effect. Mr Potter (aged... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Sale+for+Staincliffe+Hotel.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Sale+for+Staincliffe+Hotel.htm Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Chris Stevens and Ian Vickers, client partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group and appointed Joint Administrators to... BusinessRecovery Worthing HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordMissingStatements.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StanfordMissingStatements.htm Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) If you have not received your statement dated 22/02/09, please complete the missing statement form which you can download below and return to us at No. 11 Pavillion Drive, PO Box 3300, St John’s, Antigua,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PinewoodMediaGroupinadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PinewoodMediaGroupinadministration.htm Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Pinewood Media Group, the Reading based packaging and printing specialist for the media industry, entered into administration on 15 May, 2009. Jason Baker and Geoffrey Rowley, client partners at Vantis... BusinessRecovery London Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MLS+Business+Centres+in+administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MLS+Business+Centres+in+administration.htm Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Phil Armstrong and Nick O’Reilly, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group were appointed as joint administrators... BusinessRecovery London RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRevenueandCustomsOffshorebankaccountdisclosureupdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRevenueandCustomsOffshorebankaccountdisclosureupdate.htm Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Following its announcement in the 2009 Budget that there will be a second and ‘final’ chance for people to disclose any undeclared income arising from offshore bank accounts (“New Disclosure Opportunity... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AMeansofKnowledgeUpdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AMeansofKnowledgeUpdate.htm Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Most industry commentators and observers agree that the High Court judgement in the cases of Livewire Telecom Limited (Livewire) and Olympia Technology Limited (Olympia) was a landmark in terms of both... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Smartfundit.com+in+administration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Smartfundit.com+in+administration.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Peter Wastell and Michael Young, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, were appointed as joint administrators... BusinessRecovery StAlbansLondonRoad TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Fortunefavoursthebrave.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Fortunefavoursthebrave.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) MBOs may be a more attractive option than at any time since the early nineties. A quick scan of the business press from the past few months confirms that deals in the leisure and hospitality sector are... CorporateFinance HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Reversechargerenewedontradinginmobiletelephonesandcomputerchips.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Reversechargerenewedontradinginmobiletelephonesandcomputerchips.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The VAT reverse charge mechanism applied to mobile phones and computer chips has been renewed until April 2011. The mechanism was first implemented with effect from 1 June 2007 in order to remove VAT... Tax VAT TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantismarketeerjoinsforceswithRoyalBritishLegion.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantismarketeerjoinsforceswithRoyalBritishLegion.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Nick Brown, Marketing Executive at Vantis, the UK top 13 accounting, tax and business advisory group, has been appointed Senior Public Relations Support Volunteer with the Royal British Legion. Nick will... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/riskcommentary.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/riskcommentary.htm Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In an article recently featured in Charities Management Magazine, Reza Motazedi, Head of Vantis' Charity & Not for Profit Group, provides a commentary on the risks facing charities. With all of us... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantispromotesforensicaccountantGavinPearsontoClientPartner.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantispromotesforensicaccountantGavinPearsontoClientPartner.htm Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the UK top 13 accounting, tax and business advisory group, is pleased to announce that Gavin Pearson has been promoted to Client Partner in its Forensic Accounting & Dispute Resolution (FADR)... ForensicAccountingAndDisputeResolution London Legal http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charityriskreturn.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charityriskreturn.htm Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) “The essence of Investment Management is the management of risks NOT the management of returns” ‘With the typical cautious investment fund having lost over 16.78% of its value in the twelve months ending... FinancialManagement CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitysupportmoet.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitysupportmoet.htm Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Thomas Allport, Vantis Accounting & Advisory Senior, gives an account of a special trip to Malawi to provide accountancy support to a school for orphans A day of work would normally take me no further,... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitybudget2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitybudget2009.htm Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The 2009 Budget was an opportunity for the Chancellor to announce a package of defined measures that would have specifically targeted charities that play a vital role in times of recession, such as those... Tax CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Chantry+Care+Services.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Chantry+Care+Services.htm Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Chantry Care Services, the Crediton based residential care home for adults with learning and physical disabilities, entered into administration on 1 July 2009. Chris Stevens and Ian Vickers, Client Partners... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SIB-HighCourtDecisionandlaunchofOnlineInvestorClaimsSystem.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SIB-HighCourtDecisionandlaunchofOnlineInvestorClaimsSystem.htm Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The joint liquidators of SIB, Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell, wish to advise that the High Court of Justice of England & Wales has today ruled that the Centre of Main Interest of SIB is Antigua... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/A+series+of+articles+written+for+The+Tax+Journal+to+provide+business+advice+to+SMEs.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/A+series+of+articles+written+for+The+Tax+Journal+to+provide+business+advice+to+SMEs.htm Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Please follow the links to view a series of articles written by some of our experts at Vantis for 'The Tax Journal'. The articles deal with the issues facing SME employers in a recession. Smarter than... EmployeeIncentives EmployerServices Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/waetherthestorm.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/waetherthestorm.htm Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In an article recently featured in Charities Management Magazine, Gavin Williams, Senior Manager of Vantis' Charity & Not for Profit Group, provides some guidance for charities on how to survive the... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BusinessasusualforBorehamwoodnurseryschool.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BusinessasusualforBorehamwoodnurseryschool.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Wonderland GB (Borehamwood) Limited, the Hertfordshire based children’s nursery school, entered into administration on 6 July 2009. Chris Stevens and Ian Vickers, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MonexLimitedinadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MonexLimitedinadministration.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Monex Limited entered into administration on 7 July 2009. Jason Baker and Geoffrey Rowley, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business... BusinessRecovery Automotive http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HmrcinU-turnonMansworthVJelleyLosses.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HmrcinU-turnonMansworthVJelleyLosses.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Do not be alarmed if you read a sensational headline in the press about HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) recent u-turn on its interpretation of Mansworth v Jelley. It is likely to be a storm in a teacup... EmployeeIncentives EmployerServices Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/publicbenefit.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/publicbenefit.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charity Commission have published their report on the Assessment of Public Benefit. The published report is in respect of the first twelve assessments of the public benefit criteria. Out of the twelve... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Administratorsseeksecurefuturefornursinghomes.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Administratorsseeksecurefuturefornursinghomes.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Two nursing homes entered into administration on 6 July 2009, namely Nethermoor House Care Limited and Silverdale Care Home Limited. Chris Stevens and Ian Vickers, Client Partners of Vantis Business Recovery... BusinessRecovery Worthing Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CarbonCredits-VATmissingtraderfraud.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CarbonCredits-VATmissingtraderfraud.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) It seems the EU trade in carbon credits has been infiltrated by businesses in the UK seeking to exploit the VAT system for the purposes of a VAT missing trader fraud. A clampdown by the tax authorities... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries VAT London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/copingwithdownturn.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/copingwithdownturn.htm Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charity Commission has released a publication entitled The Economic Downturn, providing assistance to charities on how to cope with the current economic climate. The report outlines 15 checklist questions... CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/artofsurvival.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/artofsurvival.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Many businesses in the media sector start as a result of the founders breaking away from larger corporate entities. They then leverage their client and other relationships to win work and get business... London Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/tipstoreducetax.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/tipstoreducetax.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) There is no doubt that tax changes will lead to the need for some complex calculations to be carried out in order to consider the effect of tax planning strategies, and now more than ever a sound understanding... Tax London Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mediabusinessowners.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mediabusinessowners.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) There was a sense of inevitability about the contents of the Budget speech by Alistair Darling on 22 April 2009. Against a backdrop of worsening economic data, the question was very much: “What will this... Tax London Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/companiesactmedia.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/companiesactmedia.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) There are new time limits for filing accounts at Companies House. This applies to periods beginning on or after 6 April 2008 (eg for all year ends after 5 April 2009). Private companies are required to... Tax London Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisBRScompeteinfundraisingendurancewalk.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisBRScompeteinfundraisingendurancewalk.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) On 18 and 19 July 2009, Philip Watkins and Jason Baker, Client Partners from Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, joined forces... BusinessRecovery London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SmartEnergy%28UK%29Limitedentersintoadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SmartEnergy%28UK%29Limitedentersintoadministration.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Smart Energy (UK) Limited, one of the largest installers of domestic solar hot water systems in the UK, entered into administration on 17 July 2009. Jason Baker and Geoff Rowley, Client Partners of Vantis... BusinessRecovery London RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcannounceschangestovatandpsychologistsservices.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcannounceschangestovatandpsychologistsservices.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) One of the impacts of practitioner psychologists becoming regulated by the Health Professionals Council from 1 July 2009, is that any supplies of medical care they make became exempt from VAT from that... VAT London Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OffshoreBankAccountsandAssetsArticle.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OffshoreBankAccountsandAssetsArticle.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Taxman announces details of the New Disclosure OpportunityAfter months of speculation, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has finally confirmed details of the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) aimed at encouraging... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LinmarkElectronicsLtdentersintoadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LinmarkElectronicsLtdentersintoadministration.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Linmark Electronics Limited, a company incorporated in the UK and one of the largest suppliers of entertainment and consumer electronic products to major UK retailers, entered into administration on 28... BusinessRecovery London Manchester TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxaccountability.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxaccountability.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In the Budget 2009, the Government announced surprise proposals to effectively make large companies’ Senior Accounting Officers (SAOs) personally responsible for the adequacy of the companies’ tax accounting... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries Sidcup http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/recruitmentempoyeeincentives.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/recruitmentempoyeeincentives.htm Sat, 1 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The current economic climate means that employers are finding it hard to afford pay increases for staff. Indeed many businesses are looking to reduce staff costs, obtain cost savings wherever possible... EmployeeIncentives EmployerServices Tax London Recruitment http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/timerunningout.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/timerunningout.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Hospitality businesses affected by the forthcoming changes to tipping and the National Minimum Wage are being urged not to delay seeking advice about what to do next. From 1 October 2009 no payment of... EmployerServices TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/researchdevelopmenttaxcredits.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/researchdevelopmenttaxcredits.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Research & Development (R&D) tax credits can either reduce a company’s tax bill, or in some cases provide a cash sum for those yet to make a taxable profit… The Government first introduced the... Tax London TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/greenincentives.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/greenincentives.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Government is increasingly using the imposition of environmental taxes to compensate for the impact of economic externalities, as they are often referred, but at the same time offering a number of... Tax London TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newincometaxrate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newincometaxrate.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In an article recently featured in En Passant Magazine, Jonathan Perrin, Head of Vantis' Hospitality & Leisure Group considers the new income tax rate of 50% and areas of mitigation. When the Chancellor... Tax London HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newdisclosureopportunityhmrcputsfurtherpressureonoffshoreinvestors.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/newdisclosureopportunityhmrcputsfurtherpressureonoffshoreinvestors.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In a move that strengthens its position ahead of the launch of the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) (‘Offshore bank accounts and assets – a last chance to ‘come clean’), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalpaymentsfromoffshoreturststononukdomiciledbeneficiariesmitigatingcapitalgainstax.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/capitalpaymentsfromoffshoreturststononukdomiciledbeneficiariesmitigatingcapitalgainstax.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The 2008 changes to the domicile and residence tax rules extended the remittance basis of taxation to charge to tax capital payments to UK resident non-domiciled beneficiaries, where these are matched... PrivateClient Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DecisionfromCourtAppealtoreleaseSIBfundstojointliquidators.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DecisionfromCourtAppealtoreleaseSIBfundstojointliquidators.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The joint liquidators of Stanford International Bank (SIB) wish to advise that from 18 August 2009 onwards they will be able to use funds of SIB in England and Wales to meet essential ongoing operating... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/flawedtobaccosmugglingconfiscationorders4000casesbeingreviewed.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/flawedtobaccosmugglingconfiscationorders4000casesbeingreviewed.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As a result of recent developments, the Revenue & Customs Prosecution Office (RCPO) has confirmed that its review of Confiscation Orders imposed on defendants convicted of tobacco-smuggling since 2001,... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PromptsforForecasting.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PromptsforForecasting.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Profit & Loss and Cashflow Forecasts The following is a list of prompts to use when preparing standard profit & loss (P&L) and cashflow forecasts. Where possible, these forecasts should be... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AdministratorsachieveasaleoftheassetsofthebusinessofSmartEnergy.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AdministratorsachieveasaleoftheassetsofthebusinessofSmartEnergy.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Smart Energy (UK) Limited, one of the largest installers of domestic solar hot water systems in the UK, entered into administration on 17 July 2009. Joint Administrators, Jason Baker and Geoff Rowley,... BusinessRecovery London RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Maximisingdividendsfrominsolventdebtors.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Maximisingdividendsfrominsolventdebtors.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A lot of businesses may encounter problems with their debtors not paying or indeed going into a formal insolvency process. Whilst many businesses chase debtors when they are aware that a customer is still... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OmegaDesignerWorkshopLimitedinliquidation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OmegaDesignerWorkshopLimitedinliquidation.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Omega Designer Workshop Limited entered into creditors’ voluntary liquidation on Tuesday 18 August 2009. Dave Broadbent and Nick O’Reilly, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a... BusinessRecovery Darlington London RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ALiechtensteinDisclosureFacility.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ALiechtensteinDisclosureFacility.htm Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) It wasn’t too much of a surprise to see the UK and Liechtenstein governments recently signing a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA). In recent months, the UK has signed a number of similar Agreements... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/KeyappointmentmadetofurtherdevelopVantisCRMsystem.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/KeyappointmentmadetofurtherdevelopVantisCRMsystem.htm Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, a leading UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, has appointed Fiona Jackson to oversee the development of its Client Relationship Management (CRM) programme. The CRM programme... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisappointsnewHeadofOutsource-2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisappointsnewHeadofOutsource-2009.htm Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, is pleased to announce that Thamina Hannan has joined as Head of Vantis Outsource at the group’s Epsom location. Thamina... Outsource Epsom http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OffshoreTrusts-MitigatingtheTaxEffectofDistributionstoUKResident.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OffshoreTrusts-MitigatingtheTaxEffectofDistributionstoUKResident.htm Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Where UK resident beneficiaries receive capital payments from a non-UK trust which are matched with gains made by the trustees, the beneficiaries are liable to capital gains tax at 18%, before taking into... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Plastic+Engineering%28Leamington%29Limitedentersintoadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Plastic+Engineering%28Leamington%29Limitedentersintoadministration.htm Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Plastic Engineering (Leamington) Limited is a Warwickshire based company which specialises in precision injection moulding of thermoplastics, predominately for the automobile and pharmaceutical industries.... BusinessRecovery London Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TheSearchforStanfordsBillions.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TheSearchforStanfordsBillions.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) How Vantis Business Recovery Services is handling the sensitive fallout from the Stanford International Bank case Article featured in Business Money, July 2009 SIR Allen Stanford, the American-Antiguan... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VerbaldecisionfromMontrealSuperiorCourt.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VerbaldecisionfromMontrealSuperiorCourt.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Joint Liquidators of SIB, Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell, wish to advise that a verbal judgment from the Montreal Superior Court, Canada, issued on 11 September 2009, concluded that Ralph Janvey,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitylaw.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitylaw.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Office of the Third Sector is proposing to consolidate all primary charity legislation into one Act. The aim is to make legislation “simpler, better structured, and more accessible to the lay person.”... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GoodGovernanceCodefortheCharitySector.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GoodGovernanceCodefortheCharitySector.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charity Commission is reminding the sector of the existence of the Good Governance Code for the voluntary and community sector. It has undertaken a survey which shows that 42% of target organisations... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BuytoLetPropertiesCapitalGainsTaxFree.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BuytoLetPropertiesCapitalGainsTaxFree.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In the ordinary course of events, you will not pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gain realised on the disposal of your main residential property. This is because your house or flat is likely to qualify... Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GreenPaperOnSocialCare.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GreenPaperOnSocialCare.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In an article recently featured in Charities Management Magazine, Reza Motazedi, Head of Vantis' Charity & Not for Profit Group, discusses the launch of the Government's Green Paper entitled “Shaping... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AMarketViewTheSignsfromSinology.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/AMarketViewTheSignsfromSinology.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) We have never before experienced a period when global investors have been so pre-occupied with, and focused on, what is going on inside China. For the first time ever, investors are looking to the Chinese... FinancialManagement Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PensionsforHigherEarnersStillAttractiveFrom2011.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PensionsforHigherEarnersStillAttractiveFrom2011.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The 2009 Budget dealt a serious blow to pensions tax relief for higher earners. From 6 April 2011, anyone whose income exceeds £150,000 will see a progressive reduction in the tax relief they can claim... PrivateClient Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NextStepsForCIO.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NextStepsForCIO.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Office of the Third Sector and the Charity Commission have issued their response to the consultation process on the establishment of Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs). The intention is... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DomicileandResidenceTaxChangesDecisionTime.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DomicileandResidenceTaxChangesDecisionTime.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) After much discussion and amendment, the new tax rules for non-UK domiciled, UK resident individuals (non-doms) were enacted in the Finance Act 2008, and are effective for the 2008/09 tax year on. As... PrivateClient Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/A50percentIncomeTaxRateAreyouReady.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/A50percentIncomeTaxRateAreyouReady.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The bad news: the April 2010 commencement date for the 50% income tax rate for higher earners is fast approaching (indeed it already applies to some sole traders and partnerships). This increased rate,... PrivateClient Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DavidThornhilljoinsVantis.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DavidThornhilljoinsVantis.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the leading UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, has appointed Client Partner, David Thornhill, to its central Manchester... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/KidsinSport.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/KidsinSport.htm Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, with offices based across the UK to include Marlow and Beaconsfield, is pleased to announce that it is once again proud... Beaconsfield Marlow http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ChangestoVATconcessions.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ChangestoVATconcessions.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The acquisition or construction of a new building ‘solely’ for a relevant non-business charitable use is zero rated for VAT purposes, but with affect from 1 July 2010, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will... VAT London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/UKGivingSurvey2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/UKGivingSurvey2009.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The annual UK Giving survey has been published by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). The headline is the 11% fall in the amount donated to UK charities in the year covered by the... Beaconsfield London StAlbansHolywellHill CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MansworthvJelleyRevisitedAgain.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/MansworthvJelleyRevisitedAgain.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Do not be alarmed if you read a sensational headline in the press about HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) recent u-turn on its interpretation of Mansworth v Jelley (“M vs. J”). It could be a storm in a... EmployeeIncentives EmployerServices Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesTimeToConsiderDatabase.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesTimeToConsiderDatabase.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As the summer draws to an end, the charity world is getting to grips with the Charities Act and public benefit repercussions, whilst accountants consider the revised Practice Note 11. Many charities are... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/eucrossbordervatpayments.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/eucrossbordervatpayments.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A package of important VAT changes will be introduced in from 1 January, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2015 respectively. This article is a high level summary of key changes. There are also important procedural... Tax VAT London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/New+appointment+further+strengthens+Vantis’+Forensic+Accounting+and+Dispute+Resolution+division.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/New+appointment+further+strengthens+Vantis’+Forensic+Accounting+and+Dispute+Resolution+division.htm Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, a leading UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Taub as Client Partner within its Forensic Accounting & Dispute Resolution... ForensicAccountingAndDisputeResolution http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrclaunchesonlinenewdisclosureopportunityportal.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrclaunchesonlinenewdisclosureopportunityportal.htm Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) launched its New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) on 1 September 2009 to enable taxpayers with undeclared income/gains arising from offshore accounts or assets to disclose... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/theroleoftheinterimmanagerinmakingbusinessesbetter.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/theroleoftheinterimmanagerinmakingbusinessesbetter.htm Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In these uncertain times, businesses need to stay ahead in what is a highly competitive environment characterised by ever tighter operating margins. Successful businesses need an injection of fresh ideas,... EmployerServices InterimManagementAndPlacementServices London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+announces+partnership+with+the+Institute+of+Financial+Accountants.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantis+announces+partnership+with+the+Institute+of+Financial+Accountants.htm Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA). Vantis has signed a 12 month sponsorship... BusinessRecovery Beaconsfield http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FiveYearsPublicBenefit.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FiveYearsPublicBenefit.htm Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Dame Suzi Leather, Chair of the Charity Commission, has announced that charities, including independent charitable schools, could have up to five years to make any necessary changes if they are not currently... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LandRemediationReliefEnhancedreliefsavailable.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LandRemediationReliefEnhancedreliefsavailable.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) BackgroundLand Remediation Relief (LRR) is an extremely advantageous tax relief. Companies that buy land which is contaminated could be eligible for enhanced reliefs on any clean up costs provided certain... CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax London RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/WithincometaxandNICratesduetoincreaseareyoumakingthemostofthefreebies.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/WithincometaxandNICratesduetoincreaseareyoumakingthemostofthefreebies.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Chancellor has already announced that income tax will increase to 50% for the higher earners in April 2010, but it isn’t just those who earn more than £150,000 a year who can benefit substantially... EmployeeIncentives EmployerServices Tax Beaconsfield London RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Keymaninsurance.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Keymaninsurance.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The tax treatment of Keyman insurance has historically been a grey area given the lack of definitive guidance in the UK tax code. Given the rising cost of premiums, the treatment of such expenses and... CorporateTaxComplianceAndReporting CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TaxationofForeignProfitsSignificantchangestooverseasincomeandinterestexpenserules.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TaxationofForeignProfitsSignificantchangestooverseasincomeandinterestexpenserules.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Significant changes to the rules regarding income derived from overseas subsidiaries were announced in the Budget this year which could significantly impact on the tax affairs of international groups.... CorporateTaxConsultancy InternationalTax Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OverdrawnDirectorsLoanAccountsWatchoutforthetaxtraps.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OverdrawnDirectorsLoanAccountsWatchoutforthetaxtraps.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Loans to participators in so-called ‘close companies’ (for example companies under the control of their directors) are subject to a complex set of tax rules. The typical scenario would be where an owner-director... CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RCSouthamptonLimitedinadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RCSouthamptonLimitedinadministration.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) RC Southampton Limited, the developer behind the Royal Crescent Apartments on Royal Crescent Road in Southampton, entered into administration in February 2009. Geoff Rowley and Nick O’Reilly, Client Partners... BusinessRecovery RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisappointsDavidThornhill.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisappointsDavidThornhill.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the leading UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, has appointed Client Partner, David Thornhill, to its central Manchester... BusinessRecovery Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ChillfestLimitedentersintoliquidation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/ChillfestLimitedentersintoliquidation.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Chillfest Limited, the London-based organiser of festivals, entered into voluntary liquidation on 15 October 2009. Ian Sykes, Client Partner from Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of... BusinessRecovery Worthing HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisraisesfundsforMarillacCareHomeEssex.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisraisesfundsforMarillacCareHomeEssex.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis raises funds for MarillaVantis, the UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, has helped raise over £41,000 for the Essex-based Marillac Care Home. In conjunction with Barclays... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StaincliffeHotelsfutureissecured.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/StaincliffeHotelsfutureissecured.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Staincliffe Hotel, based in Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, has successfully been sold by the administrators, saving 25 jobs and the future of the business. Chris Stevens and Ian Vickers, Client Partners... BusinessRecovery Hartlepool HospitalityAndLeisure http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PlasticEngineeringLeamingtonLimitedemergesfromAdministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PlasticEngineeringLeamingtonLimitedemergesfromAdministration.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Plastic Engineering (Leamington) Limited, the Warwickshire based company which specialises in precision injection moulding of thermoplastics, has successfully come out of administration, saving 101 jobs... BusinessRecovery Birmingham Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/fivesignsyouneedaninterimmanagerandhowtochooseone.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/fivesignsyouneedaninterimmanagerandhowtochooseone.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Susan Moor, Head of Interim Management & Placement Services, looks at how interim managers can help management and businesses through many challenging situations and times. If any of the points below... EmployerServices InterimManagementAndPlacementServices Beaconsfield http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Researchanddevelopmentguidelines.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Researchanddevelopmentguidelines.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) This article was published in 'The Tax Journal', 26 October 2009. Anthony Newgrosh, Associate Partner at Vantis, responds to recent comments concerning a change in HMRC interpretation of the R&D... CorporateTaxComplianceAndReporting CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax LondonWestEnd http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisplcannouncesitsauditedresultsfortheyearended30April2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisplcannouncesitsauditedresultsfortheyearended30April2009.htm Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services group, today announces its audited results for the financial year ended 30 April 2009. Highlights: The financial year ended 30 April 2009... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxcapitalgainstaxplanning.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/taxcapitalgainstaxplanning.htm Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) It is hoped that 2010 will bring better news for the real estate sector and, indeed, house prices have already reportedly stabilised in certain areas. This may therefore be the right time to consider... CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax LondonWestEnd RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IncreasedIncomeTaxRatesandTax-EfficientExtractionofProfitsfromCompanies.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/IncreasedIncomeTaxRatesandTax-EfficientExtractionofProfitsfromCompanies.htm Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The introduction of a 50% income tax rate for higher earners, together with the reduction of the basic personal allowance and the removal of higher rate income tax relief for pension contributions, will... AccountingAndTaxation CorporateTaxConsultancy Tax LondonWestEnd RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisissuesfurthercorrespondencetoinvestorsofStanfordInternationalBankwhohaveregisteredontheOnlineC.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisissuesfurthercorrespondencetoinvestorsofStanfordInternationalBankwhohaveregisteredontheOnlineC.htm Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis can confirm that it is currently in the process of issuing a further update to investors of Stanford International Bank Limited - in liquidation (SIB) who have registered on the Online Claims... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BrantonBridgeSolicitorsentersintoadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/BrantonBridgeSolicitorsentersintoadministration.htm Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Branton Bridge Solicitors, the specialist personal injury solicitors, entered into administration on 30 October 2009. Greg Mullarkey, Chief Executive at Blue Gate Capital Limited, and David Thornhill,... BusinessRecovery Manchester ProfessionalServices http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DevonCiderCompanysfutureissecured.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/DevonCiderCompanysfutureissecured.htm Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Devon Cider Company Limited, the Tiverton based drinks manufacturer of own label and branded label ciders, has successfully come out of administration, saving 50 jobs and the future of the business. Geoff... BusinessRecovery Birmingham Retail http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-BudgetReport2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Pre-BudgetReport2009.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, will be delivering his Pre-Budget Report speech to the House of Commons on 9 December 2009. As always, Vantis will be on hand to provide a summary of the key points... AccountingAndTaxation Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GymophobicsHuddersfieldentersintoadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GymophobicsHuddersfieldentersintoadministration.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Huddersfield branch of Gymophobics, a ladies-only gym and fitness centre, went into administration on 26 October 2009. The gym’s owners experienced severe difficulties in maintaining membership sales... BusinessRecovery Darlington Sports http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/insolvencyissuesforlandlords.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/insolvencyissuesforlandlords.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Landlords and Insolvency Practitioners (IP) have often had a lively relationship and, whilst no-one doubts the value of the IP’s role, landlords often believe that they have been treated unfavourably.... BusinessRecovery Marlow RealEstate http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantiswelcomesOFTannouncementrecorporateinsolvencystudy.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantiswelcomesOFTannouncementrecorporateinsolvencystudy.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, has already begun discussions with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) following an announcement that the organisation is to launch a market study... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RapidResponsePressinadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RapidResponsePressinadministration.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Rapid Response Press, the London based printing specialist, entered into administration on 5 November 2009. Jason Baker and Nick O’Reilly, Client Partners from Vantis Business Recovery Services, a division... BusinessRecovery London http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GuidanceFaithBasedCharities.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GuidanceFaithBasedCharities.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charity Commission has published a new guide to help faith-based charities establish strong trustee bodies and good practice. The Faith in Good Governance publication is aimed at charities whose... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatsuccessfor+companyinextendedverification.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/vatsuccessfor+companyinextendedverification.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Many companies dealing in goods which HM Revenue and Customs (‘HMRC’) deems to be part of a missing trader intra-community (‘MTIC’) fraud will be only too familiar with HMRC’s strategy of extended verification... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax LondonCity TechnologyAndTelecoms http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OffshoreAccountHoldersWethinkweknowwhoyouare.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/OffshoreAccountHoldersWethinkweknowwhoyouare.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In advance of the final deadline for registering for its New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has begun writing to taxpayers to tell them that it knows about their (alleged)... AccountingAndTaxation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewDisclosureOpportunityNotimelikethepresent.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewDisclosureOpportunityNotimelikethepresent.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) “Offshore tax dodgers who don’t come forward will be found out and will be penalised” [Dave Hartnett, Permanent Secretary for Tax] HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has today announced that the deadline... AccountingAndTaxation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries London Manchester http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesMusicRoyaltiesExemption.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesMusicRoyaltiesExemption.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) On 12 November 2009, the Intellectual Property Office published the Government’s response to a consultation on music licensing. At present, charities are exempt from paying royalties for playing music... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisBRSannouncesseniorappointmentatBirminghamlocation.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisBRSannouncesseniorappointmentatBirminghamlocation.htm Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, a leading UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, has appointed Gerry Donnelly as Associate Director. Gerry’s career... BusinessRecovery Birmingham http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/UpdateonrecentappealhearingfollowingdecisionfromUKCourtofAppealtoreleaseSIBfundstojointliquidators.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/UpdateonrecentappealhearingfollowingdecisionfromUKCourtofAppealtoreleaseSIBfundstojointliquidators.htm Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) As mentioned in the Stanford International Bank (SIB) investor update issued on 4 November 2009, assets of circa US$100 million have been located in the United Kingdom (UK). To gain control of these assets,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mticapealsaroundup.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/mticapealsaroundup.htm Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In what has been a generally quiet period in the world of civil VAT litigation, the approach to Christmas brings with it the expected conclusion of the re-hearing of the Olympia Technology appeal before... CustomsInvestigationsAndLitigation Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisSignsuptoCash+for+Kids.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisSignsuptoCash+for+Kids.htm Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) One of the region’s leading accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory groups is digging deep this festive season to help local kids receive some much needed toys in time for Christmas. Vantis,... Darlington Hartlepool Middlesbrough http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisPreBudgetReportSummary2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisPreBudgetReportSummary2009.htm Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The country is facing a budget deficit approaching £180bn, and significant steps need to be taken to see that reduced. Such a heavy burden is already affecting the UK economic standing around the world.... AccountingAndTaxation FinancialManagement Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RedemptionFilmsLimitedentersintoAdministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/RedemptionFilmsLimitedentersintoAdministration.htm Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Redemption Films Limited, the London based film distribution company which specialises in niche horror and cult videos and DVDs, has entered into Administration. Nick O’Reilly and Phil Armstrong, Client... BusinessRecovery Media http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreBudgetReportDecember2009KeyAnnouncements.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PreBudgetReportDecember2009KeyAnnouncements.htm Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, delivered his Pre-Budget Report earlier this afternoon. Key tax announcements include: 'Time to Pay' Tax scheme extended for 'as long as needed' Planned increase... AccountingAndTaxation PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisfurtherstrengthensitscommercialandassetfinanceoffering.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Vantisfurtherstrengthensitscommercialandassetfinanceoffering.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Vantis, the AIM listed UK accounting, tax and business recovery and advisory group, has appointed Paul Connell to join their commercial and asset finance team. Over the years Paul has held several senior... CommercialAndAssetFinance http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Harrowbasedconstructionfirmsenteradministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Harrowbasedconstructionfirmsenteradministration.htm Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Geoff Rowley and Nick O’Reilly, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting, tax and business advisory group, have been appointed as Joint Administrators... BusinessRecovery LondonWestEnd Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PJBrownLimitedentersintoadministration.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PJBrownLimitedentersintoadministration.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) PJ Brown Limited (Ltd) entered into administration on 22 December 2009. Ian Vickers and Phil Armstrong, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK accounting,... BusinessRecovery Worthing Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Mr+Bond+vs.+Dr+No.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Mr+Bond+vs.+Dr+No.htm Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) We think the world of Mr Bond will be rather interesting during 2010 and that certain governments will, at some point, meet Dr No! The very large levels of debt accumulated by governments over the last... FinancialManagement PrivateClient http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CorpFinFDDarticle.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CorpFinFDDarticle.htm Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Most commentators would agree that the road out of recession is likely to be long and winding. A prolonged downturn is likely to bring about increased sector consolidation and, as such, a fair chunk of... CorporateFinance CorporateFinanceTransactionServicesandPublicCompanyAdvisory RestructuringServices http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesWantToDoMore.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CharitiesWantToDoMore.htm Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) What would you pay to enable your charity to be 25% more effective, or to be able to carry out 25% more of your primary purpose activities than you might be able to do otherwise? What would be the impact... London StAlbansHolywellHill CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRC+-+The+paradox+of+time+to+pay+arrangements.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRC+-+The+paradox+of+time+to+pay+arrangements.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In November 2009, exactly a year on from the opening of the HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) Business Support Payment Service hotline, it has been reported that nationally, more than 215,500 “time to pay”... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/What+to+watch+out+for+in+2010.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/What+to+watch+out+for+in+2010.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) 1. Businesses less likely to achieve a sales led turnaroundAs we move into 2010, most economists are predicting that the UK GDP growth for this year will be somewhere between 1 and 1.5%. The performances... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/EmployerFinancedRetirementBenefitSchemes%28EFRBS%29.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/EmployerFinancedRetirementBenefitSchemes%28EFRBS%29.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Approved pension funds can still represent an efficient and valuable part of planning for retirement. However, with the limits to annual contributions, and overall fund value, coupled with restrictions... AccountingAndTaxation PrivateClient Tax London Pensions http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewTaxAmnestyforMedicalProfessionals.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewTaxAmnestyforMedicalProfessionals.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced the introduction of its “Tax Health Plan” (the plan), to encourage doctors, dentists and other medical professionals to disclose previously under-declared tax... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries Medical http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Keeping+the+lending+book+moving+-+Pre+Lending+Reviews+-+a+short+case+study.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Keeping+the+lending+book+moving+-+Pre+Lending+Reviews+-+a+short+case+study.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) BackgroundA Bank Relationship Manager/Director had a client who approached them for a significant increase in facilities to fund the exiting of a loss making part of the business. Whilst only a small overdraft... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATOnlineFilingfrom1April2010.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATOnlineFilingfrom1April2010.htm Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) From 1 April 2010, many businesses will be required to submit their VAT Returns online and pay any VAT due electronically if it either: has annual turnover of £100,000 or more (exclusive of VAT); or registers,... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCGiftTaxAvoidance.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCGiftTaxAvoidance.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced draft legislation to block tax avoidance schemes involving the gift of qualifying investments to charities. The new legislation will be included in the 2010... London StAlbansHolywellHill CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisBusinessRecoveryServicessecuresthefutureofAadamsLimited.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VantisBusinessRecoveryServicessecuresthefutureofAadamsLimited.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Aadams Limited, trading as Llysfield Nursing Home, entered into administration on 28 August 2008. Beverley Marsh, Client Partner at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis, the UK... BusinessRecovery http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCGiftAidResearch.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCGiftAidResearch.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published the research undertaken into the uptake of higher rate tax relief for donations made under the Gift Aid scheme. The report concludes that only 35% of qualifying... London StAlbansHolywellHill CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GiftAidRecoveriesApproach1bn.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/GiftAidRecoveriesApproach1bn.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published statistics showing that Gift Aid recoveries by charities in the year to 5 April 2009 totalled £947m. The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Timms,... London StAlbansHolywellHill CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATChangeinthestandardrateDontpaytoomuchVAT.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/VATChangeinthestandardrateDontpaytoomuchVAT.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) With effect from 1 January 2010 the standard rate of VAT has reverted to 17.5% Supplies made on or around 1 January 2010 are subject to special rules and it may be possible to lower your VAT liability... AccountingAndTaxation VAT LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCgoesallBig+Brother.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCgoesallBig+Brother.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Regulation of Investigative Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 regulates the powers of public bodies to carry out surveillance and investigation work and to intercept communications. Most people would probably... AccountingAndTaxation TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries VAT LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/constructionindustryscheme.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/constructionindustryscheme.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Peter Davies, of Vantis’ Tax Investigations & Enquiries team, considers how cashflow problems can be a ‘reasonable excuse’ for Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) failures.The economic downturn has... Tax LondonCity Construction http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TaxHealthPlanATrojanHorse.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TaxHealthPlanATrojanHorse.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Tax Health Plan (THP) is the first disclosure facility offered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to taxpayers in respect of undeclared UK income, profits or gains. HMRC announced the THP as being... AccountingAndTaxation TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries VAT LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CIOSummary.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/CIOSummary.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is a corporate body with a constitution and a legal identity that is separate from its Trustees and members. It is NOT a company and therefore not (on the face... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PublicBenefitAssessment.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PublicBenefitAssessment.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charity Commission has published the results of research into the awareness in the sector of the public benefit requirement. The survey concluded that 76% of charity trustees are aware of the requirement.... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PBR2009ImpactonCharities.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/PBR2009ImpactonCharities.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The long awaited 2009 Pre-Budget Report was, on the whole, a fairly unimpressive set of announcements. Particularly disappointing was the lack of statements regarding future changes that will directly... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/dynamictaxmantackesminimumwageabuse.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/dynamictaxmantackesminimumwageabuse.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Construction, agriculture and hospitality industries likely to be the first hit.HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced the creation of a new “Dynamic Response Team” to deal with high profile and... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity Construction HospitalityAndLeisure LandedEstatesAndRuralBusinesses http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TaxHealthPlanTheKeyFacts.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/TaxHealthPlanTheKeyFacts.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) On 11 January 2009, HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) launched a ‘one-off’ opportunity for medical practitioners called the Tax Health Plan (THP). What exactly is the THP? The THP is a facility to... AccountingAndTaxation TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries VAT LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/UKGolfGrouptobesoldasgoingconcern.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/UKGolfGrouptobesoldasgoingconcern.htm Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) UK Golf Group Limited and its subsidiaries entered into administration on 14 January 2010. Jason Baker and Geoff Rowley, Client Partners at Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of Vantis,... BusinessRecovery LondonWestEnd Sports http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcleadsthefightagainstthehiddeneconomy.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/hmrcleadsthefightagainstthehiddeneconomy.htm Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) It is estimated that some £3 billion is lost in taxes to the UK’s hidden economy, which has historically been known as the ‘black market’. What motivates people to operate in the hidden economy? What... Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCextendsitsTaxHealthPlantoincludedentists.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCextendsitsTaxHealthPlantoincludedentists.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) introduced the Tax Health Plan (THP) as an opportunity for all ‘medical professionals’ to correct their tax affairs, in return for the offer of a lower, fixed penalty. However,... AccountingAndTaxation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRC+confirmsthelaunchofTheProfessionalsCampaign.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRC+confirmsthelaunchofTheProfessionalsCampaign.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) In addition to individual compliance checks/investigations of taxpayers’ affairs, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is increasingly focussing on groups of taxpayers where it believes a “significant minority”... AccountingAndTaxation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitiesandelections.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/charitiesandelections.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Charity Commission has issued guidance on charities campaigning activities in the run up to a General Election. With an election due to take place by 3 June 2010, this guide is essential reading for... London CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCGiftAidReform.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/HMRCGiftAidReform.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will hold a series of meetings with sector representatives to monitor progress on Gift Aid reform. The first meeting will be held on 8 February 2010, and will be held every... London StAlbansHolywellHill CharityAndNotForProfit http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Didshejumporwasshepushed.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/Didshejumporwasshepushed.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) What are the implications of the Clinton v HMRC (TC00278) decision for termination payments? The Tax Tribunal recently upheld an appeal made by the taxpayer concerning the tax treatment of a termination... EmployerServices Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FlightTechDistributionLtdliquidationandsuccessfulsale.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/FlightTechDistributionLtdliquidationandsuccessfulsale.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) FlightTech Distribution Limited, a supplier of batteries and model accessories for the Radio Controlled (RC) hobby industry, entered into liquidation on 11 December 2009. Jeremy French and Glyn Mummery,... BusinessRecovery Manufacturing http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2009.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/InterimResultsfortheSixMonthsEnded31October2009.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) VANTIS plc(“Vantis”, the “Company” or the “Group”)Vantis, the AIM listed accountancy and professional services group, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2009. Highlights... http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewDisclosureOpportunitySuccessorFailure.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/NewDisclosureOpportunitySuccessorFailure.htm Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The chance to participate in the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) ended on 4 January 2010. Anyone with undeclared offshore income or assets who wishes to disclose them to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)... AccountingAndTaxation Tax TaxInvestigationsAndEnquiries LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LifetimeandWillTrusts.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/LifetimeandWillTrusts.htm Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) Property cannot be tied up in a trust indefinitely and future interests in property must take effect within the “perpetuity period”. There are also restrictions on the length of time that income can be... AccountingAndTaxation PrivateClient Tax LondonCity http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SIBFebruaryUpdate.htm http://www.vantisplc.com/Vantis/News/SIBFebruaryUpdate.htm Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT info@vantisplc.com (info@vantisplc.com) The Joint Liquidators of Stanford International Bank Ltd – in Liquidation (SIB), Nigel Hamilton-Smith and Peter Wastell of Vantis Business Recovery Services, wish to provide an update regarding the location...