Recent content by Jakestephens

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    Building with company profits

    I have have a small limited company involved in health that makes 60K a year before tax. In the past I have been working as a builder and having been to Ireland recently I thought that it would be a good idea to buy a plot of land through the company there and build a house to sell. It may be...
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    Buying an office. Tax treatment

    Thanks for your help.
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    Buying an office. Tax treatment

    Many thanks John, One more question. If I decided to buy the office outright. Is the price of the office deducted as a business expense that reduces my corporation tax bill?
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    Buying an office. Tax treatment

    Can someone please explain to me how buying a company office affects corporation tax etc. If at all. Many thanks in advance! Adam
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    Tax efficient way to Invest (Business structure etc)

    Thanks for your answer Qul. If I were to use the company method would this work out too complicated if I were to secure outside investment also? I am wondering would a simple partnership business method work out better in that case? Best. Adam
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    Tax efficient way to Invest (Business structure etc)

    My partner and I both work as contractors, I have built up knowledge in investing stocks and shares over the years. Recently we have agreed that I will go into investing full time using some capital that we have saved and a percentage of my partners earnings every month. We are looking for the...
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    Best way to sell product to Opticians

    Hi there. I have a product that I am trying to sell to opticians. There is already a similar product on the market. My usp is practically - better packaging nice astethics and lower cost. I have emailed a lot of different Opticians, maybe 100+ and after a couple of days I have only got maybe...
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    How to start as an investor

    Hi Julie, I have been interested/fascinated in this field for the last 5-6 years and studied a relevant subject in University. From what I have read, know and to answer your questions, here is my advice. A beginner would be advised to stay well clear of creating their own portfolio in stocks...
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    Opticians and Vat

    Hi, Hope you are all enjoying the good weather. I have three questions that are really annoying me trying to figure out at present. 1: Does anyone know do Opticians have to charge vat on products such as wipes and eye drops and if so is it the standard 20%? 2: I am thinking about developing...