From 1 April 2023, there are several changes to the UK R&D scheme to be implemented as a result of the 2021 Budget. We felt it useful to summarise these in this week’s newsletter with some help from our Head of Tax, Misha Patel.  

In this week’s newsletter Dragon Argent are sharing quick-fire answers to some of the most common questions we receive from business owners when they begin to plan an exit from their company. Typically, these transactions fall into the category of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and for someone exiting a business, specifically sell side M&A. Our Head of Corporate & Commercial Law, Freddie-Nicole Brace provides the answers.

Business disputes are unavoidable and it’s for this reason that Dragon Argent are delighted to introduce our new Head of Commercial Litigation, Margherita Barbagallo and she have shared some thoughts about why she feels it is so important for founders to focus on resolving disputes rather than using the court system.

In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent Tax Advisor, Misha Patel have drawn attention to two tax reporting deadlines which are approaching on July 6th 2022. These are employment related securities reporting and P11D reporting. Learn more.

In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent covers some key legal and practical considerations for anyone looking to set up an indie game studio (with particular thanks to our new Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Jamie Thornton for providing the expert analysis!).

In this week’s newsletter Dragon Argent Commercial Strategy Advisor & Chief Commercial Officer James Taylor had a look at the recent shift in the startup funding landscape that has taken place throughout the first half of 2022. More importantly, we are going to offer some guidance on how founders can insulate themselves from the increasingly challenging environment.

Dragon Argent’s (S)EIS Tax experts shared their top tips for founders and entrepreneurs when it comes to utilising the SEIS & EIS venture capital schemes.

Dragon Argent look at the circumstances in which a startup might benefit from appointing a company secretary, particularly in respect of enterprise value.

Starting up a business is an exciting time but you may become embroiled in disputes with clients, suppliers or employees. Find out how to avoid going to court and protect your business from disputes.

In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent corporate lawyers provide advice on how to legally protect your startup business from co-founder disputes or managing the exit of a founder.

In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent examines some fundamentals of building pitch decks to raise investment. Certainly, for tech-enabled businesses that are capital intensive, raising investment is an essential aspect of scaling the business.

Are you aware that there are just 3 months left to capitalise on potentially transformative government backed finance? Get funding through accredited RLS lenders. No Personal Guarantees for Loans Below £250k.

Dragon Argent would like to invite you to attend an online workshop for founders and management teams on "How to Build Enterprise Value".

Dragon Argent R&D tax specialists provide an end-to-end service that makes claiming R&D tax credits easy for you. The average UK SME R&D claim is worth £32,409* so don't miss out on the chance for a valuable cash injection for your business. How to claim R&D Tax Credits?

In light of International Women’s Day, we would like to share our support for the #CultureofCare campaign launched by Equality Forward, a global consultancy founded by Michelle King dedicated to building workplaces that work for everyone. Learn more.

“All my ideas are stolen anyway”, as once said by acclaimed British artist Damien Hirst. We see this time and again – an artist using an existing work, without that original creator’s authorisation, as the basis for their artwork. This is the subject of this week’s newsletter.

If you have a B2C model, there is a new directive amending consumer legislation that it’s very important to be aware of. This legislation will impact the terms business include in consumer facing agreements like services agreements and terms and conditions. Learn more.

Our specialist accountants for startups look at exactly how a directors loan account functions, what it can help a director to achieve and tax planning opportunities. Learn more

In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent look at some of the Intellectual Property (IP) essentials all founders should be aware of when they start their businesses.

Is your business missing out on a potential vital cash injection? Or could you reduce your corporation tax liability freeing up cash to invest in growth? In this week’s newsletter, we'll also provide a recap on the research and development tax credit essentials every business owner should know.