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Medium-sized UK businesses more optimistic than smaller firms, Azets Barometer reveals
Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm that specialises in supporting the needs of ambitious businesses and their owners, shares the findings of its latest Azets Barometer which reveals that medium-sized businesses are more optimistic about the future than smaller firms.
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Azets strengthens regional tax team
Amy Buckley has been appointed Head of Tax for the Central and West region of Azets.
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Dealmaking VAT reclaim black hole losing British businesses millions
The UK’s £200 billion dealmaking industry could be missing out on around £150m of VAT rebates.
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Azets strengthens regional senior leadership team
Gurj Sandhu is appointed Regional Managing Partner of Azets’ Birmingham.
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Total company failures for 2023 exceed 25,000 for the first time in 15 years
Nicola Clark, Restructuring & Insolvency Partner at UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets, comments on the latest company insolvency statistics for December 2023
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Azets and Aaron & Partners advise seven figure MBO for Clive Henry Group
Azets and Aaron & Partners advise seven figure management buyout for unique group of business.
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Buy-to-let landlords: File the paperwork on disposals or incur tax fines
Buy-to-let landlords in the Midlands are being warned that they face hefty tax penalties unless they personally fill in a capital gains tax return within 60 days of selling a property.
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R&D tax reliefs revamp questioned
Government proposals to streamline the research and development (R&D) tax relief system have been called into question by top 10 accountancy firm Azets.
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Azets Birmingham looks to scale with two senior appointments and one promotion
Azets, the UK Top 10 accountancy firm, has further scaled its Birmingham office with two senior appointments and one promotion.