Directors Legal Briefs
7 Considerations to Resolving Tax & Commercial Disputes
Introduction Disputes in the course of conducting business whether in the UK or abroad can arise for a variety of reasons. The most common anatomy of a tax or other variant of commercial disputes and disputes in general is the parties’ inability to see matters from the perspective of…
Read MoreWhen is ‘free’ not free for the purpose of VAT?
Marks & Spencer PLC v. The Commissioners for HM Revenue & Customs Introduction We’re all familiar with special offers, often seen whilst out shopping. Buy a sandwich and some crisps at lunchtime and a get a drink included in the price, buy one get one free, and so on…
Read MoreRecovery of Commercial Debt: Make ‘em Pay!
IT IMPERATIVE THAT BUSINESSES KEEP CLOSE EYE ON THE POSITION OF THE BAD DEBT ALL YEAR ROUND, NOT JUST AT THE YEAR END, IN ORDER TO DETERMINE HOW TO HANDLE IT. IN THIS ARTICLE, UCHE AKALI OF HALLMARK SOLICITORS EXAMINES HOW BUSINESSES CAN RECOVER THEIR DEBTS TO AVOID UNNECESSARY WRITE…
Read MoreSole Representative Visas – A Guide
For overseas businesses looking to send employees to the UK, there are many visa options to consider. The Sole Representative Visa permits companies to send a single employee to the UK to set up a branch or subsidiary. There are many advantages to the Sole Representative Visa making it…
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Court appeal strips fraudulent director of all his secret profits
Judges refused director the arguments of a Director who dishonestly profited at the expense of companies that he was duty-bound to serve. In a Court of Appeal case on point, one such miscreant was stripped not only of his underhand profit but also of half the value of his shares…
Read More Business Acquisition Guide
Getting Started • Do your research and approach only reputable business transfer agents • You may be asked to sign a Confidentiality Agreement. We recommend that you take legal advice before doing so • You will need to view the target business and this is a great opportunity to gain…
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