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Does property become joint after marriage?
The majority of assets which have been acquired or built up during the course of a marriage are added to the ‘matrimonial pot’ – this is normally divided ...
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Do you get paid accrued holiday when made redundant?
When you are made redundant, you are also entitled to any holiday pay you are owed for untaken holiday days. However, be wary – if you have taken MORE day...
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What percentage of royalties does an author get?
Under standard royalties, an author gets roughly 20 to 30% of the publisher’s revenue for a hardcover, 15% for a trade paperback, and 25% for an eBook. So...
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How do you approach clients for freelance work?
Here they are: Identify your skill as a service. Define your ideal client or market. Build your portfolio and profiles. Market your services to clients. C...
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What is a minimum payment due?
As the name suggests, it is the minimum amount you are required to pay on or before the payment due date to maintain your card account. It is only a small...
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Can you claim VAT back on solar panels?
How much VAT can I reclaim? You pay VAT at the standard rate of 20 per cent on building materials, and you can reclaim this. It’s reduced to five per cent...
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What do I need to do before moving to Dubai?
7 things to consider before moving to Dubai Get a job before moving. It is recommended that you land yourself a job before planning to move to the Emirate...
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What charities are VAT exempt?
Certain supplies by charities are exempt from VAT. This means that although they are business supplies, no VAT is charged and VAT is not recoverable on th...
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Which is more tax efficient sole trader or limited company?
Plus, broadly speaking, limited companies stand to be more tax efficient than sole traders, as rather than paying income tax they pay corporation tax on t...
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Can you get a second buy to let mortgage?
Can I get a second charge mortgage? Yes! There are plenty of second charge mortgage lenders who would be more than willing to lend to those with buy-to-le...
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What are the rules on taking your pension?
You can take up to 25% of the money built up in your pension as a tax-free lump sum. You’ll then have 6 months to start taking the remaining 75%, which yo...
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Can you be a contractor as a sole trader?
Sole trader risk for contractors Contractors who trade as sole traders are lumping their business assets and personal assets together. The law and HMRC do...
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How do you get ownership of a company name?
Registering a trademark for a company name is pretty straightforward. Many businesses can file an application online in less than 90 minutes, without a la...
