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From 6th April 2016 The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 requires all UK companies and Limited Liability partnerships (LLPs) to maintain a new register. This new register records the details of any person with “significant control” over the company or LLP, known as a PSC register (Persons with Significant Control). Read more here.
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It may be a surprise to many that the often referred to status of ‘common law spouse’ does not exist in law. It is therefore important that people living together take steps to protect not only their partner’s position but also their own if something untoward should happen to the other.
Continue readingFrom 1 April 2016, anyone buying residential property in addition to their main home will be subject to a 3% increase on the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that would currently be payable on the transaction. SDLT is therefore currently high on the agenda for buy-to-let landlords and those seeking to buy second homes.
Continue readingFrom 6 April 2017 a new Inheritance Tax allowance called the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) will be available to anyone who leaves a residential property or an interest in residential property to their descendants or to the spouses or civil partners of their descendants in their will.
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Tim Adkin, Family Solicitor, discusses the recent debate of Civil Partnerships as highlighted by the recent case of Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, who wanted to enter into a civil partnership and took the matter to the High Court as they felt they were being discriminated against as they were not same sex partners.
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Whether you have owned your business for generations or for a short time the decision to sell isn’t always easy. Shelley Bonney, Commercial Solicitor, discusses the initial steps you can take to help expedite the transaction and help it to run smoothly. The key is in the preparation.
Continue readingSchool Holidays Incoming: Planning Contact Without Stress
Planning contact during the school holidays can feel overwhelming after separation, but with good communication and a child-focused approach, families can make the summer break less stressful for everyone involved....
Cohabitation Rights in the UK: What the Government’s New Proposals Mean for Unmarried Couples
The UK Government has recently announced proposals to strengthen the legal rights of unmarried couples—often referred to as cohabiting couples. With over 3.5 million couples in this position, the reforms aim...
WSP Solicitors Recognised for Cyber Security Excellence with Cyber Essentials Plus
WSP Solicitors has officially been reaccredited for Cyber Essentials Plus in 2026. Over the past few years, we have made significant investments in modernising our IT infrastructure. This transformation culminated...
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