Dains Praises Benefits of Being a Xero Platinum Partner as Government Pushes to Make Tax Digital
Dains Accountants has shined a light on the importance of cloud-based accounting as the Government pushes for more firms to support its Making Tax Digital initiative.
Dains Provide Due Diligence - Churches Fire & Security Asset
The Dains Corporate Finance team has recently performed financial due diligence on Apollo Alarms Limited for the purpose of the acquisition of this company by Churches Fire and Security Limited (Churches), with funding provided by Horizon Capital.
Dains recognised in new index celebrating UK accountancy excellence
Accountancy Age, the industry’s leading source of news and analysis, has unveiled its Mid-Tier Power Index (MTPI) 2022 shining the spotlight on firms that excel in four key areas: Strategic Planning, Profitability/Growth, Professional Excellence, People & Community.
Dains secures final letting at Two Chamberlain Square
Leading independent Midlands’ headquartered accountancy firm, Dains, has taken the final office space at Two Chamberlain Square at Paradise Birmingham.
Dains Supper Club
The Dains Supper Club is a quarterly dinner proving to be a great opportunity for professionals to network and connect with others while enjoying some delicious food. The aim is to dine in a different restaurant each quarter in and around the Derby and Burton on Trent region.If you are a business professional (ie lawyer, banker, financier etc) who would like to discuss how we can mutually help our clients, please get in touch in the first instance with our events team.
Deadline extended for voluntary NIC’s
The government has announced that taxpayers will now have until 31 July 2023 to make voluntary national insurance (NI) contributions.
Derbyshire based Jeffreys Haulage is sold to The Swain Group
Dains Corporate Finance team have recently advised on the sale of Jeffreys Haulage to The Swain Group.
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Digital Transformation
Businesses are facing unprecedented demands, requiring them to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Embracing technology helps to build efficiency, streamline processes, and empower businesses to adapt and thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.
Directors Circle Workshop
Event Details:Date: Tuesday, 10th December 2024 Time: 8:30 am arrival for a 9:00 am start, concluding at 1:00 pm (light lunch to follow) Location: Dains Accountants, 2 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AXBooking: This event is currently at capacity and is operating a waiting list. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email Sarah Laing.What You’ll Gain:Fresh Perspective on 2025 – Insights on upcoming trends and strategic moves to guide your growth.Actionable Solutions – Practical methods for handling current business challenges like team motivation and market shifts.Clarity in Decision-Making – Discuss tough decisions in a supportive peer setting.Renewed Motivation – Connect with leaders who share your drive and challenges.Top-Tier Insights – Exclusive advice from The Director’s Circle’s Professional Facilitator and industry experts, including Forbes and Harvard Business Review.Hear what other attendees have to say:View a short testimonial below.
Do you know your Incoterms?
Don’t be fooled into thinking that with a trade agreement in place between the UK and the EU that we have frictionless trade. Brexit created a hard tariff border around the UK and with it, rafts of paperwork and additional administration.
Done Deals 2023
Find below a round up of some of the deals completed by the Dains Group Corporate Finance Team.
Done Deals 2024
Downloadable Forms
Enjoy quick and convenient access to a wealth of HMRC and Companies House downloadable forms, effortlessly streamlining your administrative processes and ensuring compliance.
Downloads
Dains is your go-to provider of specialist financial resources. Explore a rich library of downloadable resources on topics including budget, tax, corporate finance, commercial disputes resolution and much more.
Due Diligence
If you’re thinking of expanding your company through acquisition, contemplating a management buy-in or management buy-out, or providing finance to a business then you will want to be confident that your investment is as free from risk as possible.
EBT Communications
Eclipse Access Solutions
Electric vehicles – mileage claims and charging
Electric and low emission vehicles (EV) remain highly sought after.
Employee Ownership Trusts
An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a trust which enables a company to be owned by its employees. It can be established by current owners as part of their succession plan, or by founders starting a new business who want it to be employee owned. The EOT was introduced by the Finance Act 2014 to encourage more employee-owned companies.
Employees take Ownership of Pennine Healthcare in Derby
Pennine Healthcare, the Derby based manufacturer of medical devices has been taken into Employee Ownership, in a move that safeguards UK manufacturing for the well-known business, established in the 1970’s.
Employment Related Share Transactions Reporting
Whenever employees or directors receive an interest in shares or securities of the company employing them, or certain related companies, the tax aspects of such provision must be carefully considered.
Employment Services
As an employer, are you operating at peak efficiency? Are staffing challenges causing headaches? Are you seeking opportunities for cost savings? Are regulations and legal requirements leaving you puzzled?
Employment Tax Expert gives opinion on Autumn Budget
The Chancellor today delivered her Budget speech, perhaps the most impactful for a generation.