Enhanced Capital Allowances & Enterprise Zones
The enhanced capital allowances scheme changed in April 2020. Under the current rules, qualifying expenditure must have been incurred between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2020, and the area where the plant or machinery was to be used must have been a designated Assisted Area at the time that the expenditure was incurred. This means […]
Essential Guide to Alphabet Shares
Alphabet shares are the different classes of shares issued by a company using different letters to differentiate between them, for example ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ shares. Allocating these varying share classes allows a company to attach different rights to each class, allowing them to be used for different purposes. This guide to alphabet shares helps […]
Guide to Issuing New Shares
Share issue is the process whereby a company creates and issues new shares, usually to raise finance, bring in new business partners or grow the business. Issuing new shares in a company has implications for existing shareholders as the share structure may be altered. This practical guide to issuing new shares helps UK businesses understand […]
What is EBITDA?
Understanding EBITDA is important for business owners for two main reasons. First, it provides a clear picture of a company’s value. Secondly, it demonstrates a company’s worth to potential buyers and investors, showcasing its financial health and profitability. The following guide to EBITDA for businesses looks at what this acronym means, what it shows, why […]