The Criminal Finances Act 2017 takes effect in September. It includes a new offence of assisting others, even unwittingly, in tax evasion. Businesses face tough fines if they fail to prevent it. What
steps can you take to protect your business?
Published 04.09.2017
As a director, you usually sign all the company’s contractual documents. Could this place you at risk if ever there’s a problem? What can be done about it?
Published 07.12.2005
New research shows that more than 50% of company directors are at risk of personal bankruptcy. How can you avoid these traps?
Published 08.11.2006
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) protects consumers buying financial products from an “authorised seller”. If you’re taking out insurance, investments etc., on behalf of your company, how can
you be sure that the seller is authorised?
Published 14.04.2011
One of the directors has suggested that a competition or some sort of prize draw could be a good way to increase sales and raise your company’s profile. Is this legal and, if so, what do you need to
be aware of?
Published 19.12.2007
You’re recruiting a new director and have found the right candidate. But they won’t come on board unless the company indemnifies them against financial loss. What can and can’t you agree to, and how
do you put an indemnity in place?
Published 05.02.2013
Your company premises keep coming under attack from vandals and would-be burglars. The repair costs are soaring yet the police seem uninterested. How far can you go in taking the law into your own
hands? Do you risk personal liability?
Published 14.03.2007
You want to borrow some cash from your business for a while. Because it’s a private company with only a few director/shareholders no one is going to object, but you might still be putting yourself at
risk. Why, and how can you avoid this?
Published 25.04.2013
One of our subscribers fell out with his fellow directors over their company’s finances and refused to approve the annual accounts. Was this the right step to take or might he still be held
responsible for any problems that arise?
Published 18.03.2016
Several debt collection agencies have been in touch saying that they can recover old debts from the directors of the debtor company. Is this something to consider going for, and couldn’t it also be
something else to worry about?
Published 18.06.2008