We were recently approached by one of our recruitment client's, informing us that they had received a request from someone asking if they have a DUNS number. 

Duns & Bradstreet promote that by having a unique 9 digit DUNS number for your business, this could improve your credibility and enable potential customers to get a better picture of risks and opportunities.

You can also use it as a business tool to create reports such as reviewing your competitor's performance, assessing the financial stability of a potential supplier or assessing how much credit to extend to your customers and on what terms. 

You can apply for a DUNS number for free via their website here. 

Cooper Curtis is different in that we specialise in giving quality Accountancy and Tax Services to Recruitment Businesses due to our experience and knowledge in this industry.

Contact Brian or Caroline on 0845 303 1144 for a chat to see how we can help you raise your game. 

Please note, all our content is for general guideline only, every case is different and we would recommend speaking to us before taking any action as a result of the content. The content was correct at the time it was published. 

Cooper Curtis Accountants are excited to be featuring at the Recruitment Agency Expo on 30th September and 1st October at the NEC in Birmingham.

The event will see over 40 free seminars and workshops taking place over 2 full days. 

We will be at stand E34, so please come and say Hello!

Cooper Curtis is different in that they deliver quality Accountancy and Tax Services to Recruitment Businesses due to their proven knowledge and expertise in this industry.

Contact Brian on 0121 371 0900 for a chat to see how we can help you raise your game. 

Cooper Curtis, known in the industry as ‘The Recruiters’ Accountant’ takes new residence at Temple Row, Birmingham City Centre.

Heading up the branch is Brian Dormer. Brian says;-

‘I am excited that we have expanded into Birmingham. We can now showcase the unique services Cooper Curtis has to offer and continue to provide a benefit to our clients’ businesses.

Cooper Curtis is different in that they deliver quality Accountancy and Tax Services to Recruitment Businesses due to their proven knowledge and expertise in this industry.

 Other added value services include Business Advisory, all aspects of tax planning and Payroll solutions.

Contact Brian on 0121 371 0900 for a chat to see how we can help you raise your game. 

There were some significant announcements following Wednesday's Summer Budget from the new non-coalition Government. It was a mixed week for companies, with the corporation tax rate falling to 18% by 2020 and a freeze on the Annual Investment Allowance at £200,000 encouraging business spending.

One of the biggest reforms announced in the budget will affect family companies paying themselves and spouses dividends up to the basic rate band. From April 2016, this may no longer be as tax advantageous with the abolishment of the notional tax credit and a dividend tax free allowance of only £5,000. We will wait to see how this will work once the draft legislation is released.

Buy to let landlords with large property portfolios will be stung with the restriction of higher rate tax relief on interest paid on mortgages. However, rent a room relief has been encouraged with a tax free amount rising from £4,250 to £7,500 in April 2016.

As expected, for high earners with income over £150,000, pension tax relief will be restricted and the Chancellor's war on Non-Domiciles means from 2017 they can no longer escape Inheritance Tax on UK held properties. 

Take a moment to read our full Budget Summary here

 

If you are concerned about anything covered in our Budget Summary or would like any further information, please contact Brian or Caroline on 0845 303 1144 or email info@coopercurtis.co.uk. 

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Please note, all our content is for general guideline only, every case is different and we would recommend speaking to us before taking any action as a result of the content. The content was correct at the time it was published. 

Are you a recruitment business owner looking to take on more employees? Have you considered taking on an apprentice? You could be eligible for a grant of up to £1,500 from the government under the employer apprenticeship grant scheme and be paid up to 5 grants in total per apprentice.

What's more, the grant income is offset as your wages expense therefore you don't pay any tax on this. To see if you are eligible for the grant, fill out this online form but hurry as this only subject to availability until December 2015!

The grant is available for 16 to 24 year olds and you must pay your apprentice at least the minimum wage and they work for at least 16 hours per week. Apprentices must be offered the same conditions as other employees such as sick pay and benefit and be asked to sign an apprenticeship agreement.

Employer National Insurance break

If your apprentice happens to be between the ages of 16 and 21, you no longer pay secondary employer national insurance contributions on their earnings up to the upper earnings level (£42,380 for 2015/16). This came into effect from April this year.  

Due to our industry knowledge, Cooper Curtis help recruitment businesses with their accounting and tax requirements as well as providing ongoing business support because we understand the challenges you face.

For more information on how we can help you raise your game, visit our website or alternatively call 0845 303 1144 or email  info@coopercurtis.co.uk to arrange a free meeting.

Please note, all our content is for general guideline only, every case is different and we would recommend speaking to us before taking any action as a result of the content. The content was correct at the time it was published. 

Our aim was to create a fresh look to our new website and also to highlight our specialist market. 

We will use our new website as an interactive portal and hopefully provide you with some useful information along the way!

We would love to hear your thoughts on our new site and if you like what you see please share and help us spread the word!

Try to spare a few moments to look at our new site by clicking this link