Corporate Tax
For any business owner or
financial manager, it is vital that you receive up to the minute taxation
advice that reflects and boosts the current and future status of your
business entity. In this increasingly regulated global business
environment, staying abreast of any information or reforms that help us to
help you is an essential role of Hassapis & Co.
Whether you are a one man band or
large company, our experienced team
works closely with clients to ensure tax efficiency. Our well versed
business taxation expertise covers a wide range of topics, designed
specifically to help you no matter the size of your business.
Hassapis & Co, can advise and
assist you in planning for:
·
International Taxes
·
Indirect taxes, including
VAT and PAYE
·
Direct taxes, including tax returns and
corporation tax planning
·
Remuneration and benefits planning
CORPORATION TAX
| Taxable income |
Tax rates |
| Companies |
Public sector
bodies |
Up to £1.000.000
More than £1.000.000 |
10%
15% |
25%
30% |
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAX
- 50% of interest income
- Dividend income
- Profits from the disposal of shares
- Profits from a permanent establishment abroad (with certain conditions)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANIES (IBC)
International Business Companies that were active during the tax year 2001 have
the option to choose to continue to be taxed at the rate of 4.25% for the
years 2003,2004 and 2005.
TAX INCENTIVES
- Loses incurred during the tax year 1997 and thereafter are transferable to be
set off against profits of future years without limits.
- Mergers, acquisitions and company restructurings are allowed without any tax
consequences*
- Group relief of losses with profits incurred in the same tax year*
*With certain restrictions
CAPITAL ALLOWANCES
Buildings
Commercial buildings and apartments
Industrial, agricultural and hotel buildings
Machinery and equipment
Machinery
Furniture and fittings
Computer equipment and operating programs
Computer programs
Computer programs <£1000
Commercial vehicles
Tools
Agricultural machinary
Ships
New cargo ships
New passenger ships
Sailing boats
Launching machinery
Used ships |
3%
4%
10%
10%
20%
33.33%
100%
20%
33.33%
15%
8%
6%
4.50%
12.50%
Useful life |
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