read-time: 3 minutes If your business imports or exports goods from the UK, you’ll need an EORI number. Since the UK left the European Union, the type of EORI number you need may have changed. Read on to find out the EORI number meaning, if your business needs one, and how to apply. What is [...]
Read time: 3 minutes A third of businesses are prioritising looking into investing in automation. This is due to staff shortages continuing to slow business activity, according to a survey done by HSBC. The survey found that 40% of UK companies currently had negative feelings about the level of recruitment and staff. James Cundy HSBC [...]
This month, Equiano, Google's subsea internet cable in Africa, will make its first landing in Togo. This was announced by Google on Friday (18 March 2022). Originally announced in 2019, Equiano is Google's 14th subsea cable investment, but the first devoted to internet access in Africa. The vehicle will travel from Portugal to South Africa [...]
A 5G mobile phone mast is being planned in an area that enrages residents, who say it will be an "ugly sight.". H3G (UK) Ltd - or Three - has submitted a planning application to Havant Borough Council in Hampshire for a 15m mast. Only three of the 122 public comments supported the Purbrook monopole [...]
What is R&D and SME: These are just abbreviations for words you are probably familiar with: R&D stands for Research and Development SME stands for Small to Medium sized Enterprise SME Business’s: R&D tax relief allows SME companies to: Deduct an extra 130% of qualifying costs from yearly profit as well as the normal 100% [...]
Apple is a well-known trillion-dollar company which dominates the tech industry. They have evolved so much in the last decade and have put out some of the most advanced technologies and software's for the public. Latest Tech Trends: The latest iPhone is the iPhone 13 it comes with an upgraded camera, more internal memory and [...]
In an effort to mitigate abuse of tax credits, HMRC suspends certain research and development claims while it investigates irregularities. Until it is able to investigate some claims that are irregular, HMRC has frozen the payment of some research and development (R&D) tax credits. The majority of R&D tax credit claims will not be affected, [...]
Read time: 4 minutes London Tech week showcased the future of UK Tech industry Two weeks ago . Firstly, the week commenced with the Global Leader’s Innovation Summit, which brought together policymakers, sector leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. They discussed the challenges facing tech and what the sector can do to tackle them together. Chancellor Rishi [...]
Several VPN providers, including SurfShark, NordVPN, and ExpressVPN, have removed their servers in India due to threats to user privacy. In India, the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has given cloud service providers and virtual private network providers a three-month extension to comply with its newly drafted VPN guidelines. VPN privacy information owned: CERT-In had [...]
Trowbridge-based Apetitio owns several hospitals as well as Wiltshire Farm Foods, which supplies food to thousands in the West. What has happened? The company said its computer systems have been affected, causing delivery problems at both firms, but that no credit card information has been stolen. The company offered apologies to customers and advised them [...]
Daniel McGregor2022-08-11I have been using Swanson Reed for my clients for more than a decade. Having a specialist firm that can provide practical and commercial advice that produces real outcomes is very important and we have received great feedback from our clients. Highly recommended.
Anatole Kononewsky2022-06-02The Swanson Reed team have provided our company with exceptional professional advice and assistance for all of our R&D claims for many years - have always achieved great results with excellent value for their services.
Melissa Doddy2022-05-31The Team at Swanson Reed are very experienced R&D Tax Advisors and gave us ongoing support with all of our R&D Claims, the consultants ensured we were always working with current legislative guidelines, gave us assistance with compiling technical and government documentation and went out their way to ensure they were with us for the entire process from beginning to end. Highly recommended to anyone who needs assistance with working through what can at times be a daunting process.
Alana Owers2022-05-30We have been dealing with Damian and Swanson Reed for several years in relation to processing our R&D claims. Always find them easy to deal with and helpful with all concerns and queries we have. We would highly recommend Swanson Reed for your R&D help.
Mexx Engineering2022-05-27We are a client of Swanson Reed since 2010. Damian and his team are very professional and extremely organised. At all times, our R&D applications were handled with care. They have reviewed each application extensively and made sure that we are supported every step of the way. We highly recommended their services.
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David Reisner2022-05-26We engaged with Damian and Angel at Swanson Reed on the recommendation of a related party. For the past four years they have helped my company navigate the process of research and development incentives offered by the Federal Government. This has been the single most important relationship we have had in financially supporting our journey as a start up. I can't recommend this organisation highly enough.
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