VAT Services
The Dains VAT team has one simple aim: to minimise where possible your tax liabilities and to ensure that you comply with your legal and statutory obligations to avoid interest and penalties.
Video Guides
Our dedicated video guides collection includes a range of webinars and video series exploring various financial and accounting topics of interest for both businesses and individuals.
Vital communication: Building and sustaining shared culture in M&A
Now well-versed in the art of M&A deals, Dains advises that the key to success is regular and clear communication.
Wardtec
Webinar: Navigating Global Markets - Financial support for Business Growth & International Trade
Whilst trading internationally can provide significant opportunities for UK businesses, it can be quite a daunting prospect, and it is not always smooth sailing. UK Export Finance, Virgin Money and Dains have collaborated to create an informative webinar which provides practical guidance to UK businesses which either want to start trading internationally or want to expand their international activities. What to expectThis webinar provides insights into how a business can:Protect itself financially when buying from overseas suppliers or selling to new markets and new customers,Access financial support; andOvercome common VAT and Customs issues.Speakers • Simon Hayden, Trade Finance Manager at Virgin Money • Mark Lynam, Export Finance Manager at UK Export Finance• Terri Bruce, VAT & Customs Partner at Dains
Webinar: Navigating Global Markets - Financial support for Business Growth & International Trade
Whilst trading internationally can provide significant opportunities for UK businesses, it can be quite a daunting prospect, and it is not always smooth sailing. UK Export Finance, Virgin Money and Dains have collaborated to create an informative webinar which provides practical guidance to UK businesses which either want to start trading internationally or want to expand their international activities. What to expectThis webinar provides insights into how a business can:Protect itself financially when buying from overseas suppliers or selling to new markets and new customers,Access financial support; andOvercome common VAT and Customs issues.Speakers • Simon Hayden, Trade Finance Manager at Virgin Money • Mark Lynam, Export Finance Manager at UK Export Finance• Terri Bruce, VAT & Customs Partner at Dains
What is the right pay frequency for your business?
There are numerous factors that must be considered when choosing your company’s pay frequency. From accounting needs, HMRC deadlines and, most importantly, how it will affect your employees.
When is a car a pool car?
Some employers find it more useful to operate a carpool making a number of cars available for use by employees when they have to make a business journey, as opposed to allocating specific cars to selected employees. Provided certain conditions are met, no benefit in kind tax charge will arise where an employee makes use of a pool car.
Who needs an audit?
The government has recently announced changes to reporting and auditing requirements. As a result many more companies and LLPs will not require a mandatory audit. The changes have been marketed by the government as saving businesses millions in reporting and accountancy fees, however there are a number of factors that directors and partners need to consider.
Why Accountants Are Recommending Employee Ownership Trusts to Businesses
Businesses are increasingly recognising the benefits of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), and with good reason.
Why savvy businesses are moving their accounting to the cloud
How can cloud-based accounting help SME’s to better understand their cashflow and make informed decisions?
Wisdom Toothbrushes
Your Audit Should Move You Forward – Not Hold You Back
At Dains, we believe your audit should be more than a compliance exercise. It should be a catalyst for clarity, confidence, and growth.