What is an associated company?

An associated company has a significant level of control or influence over another company, or both companies are controlled or influenced by the same person or people. Associated company legislation was re-introduced…

The latest IR35 case law

If you are ever investigated by HMRC and employment status is found between your company and your end customer, then IR35 tax will be payable. This effectively means that PAYE tax and…

Accountants for Good

Pillow May is very proud to announce that we are one of the first accounting firms in the UK to commit to making our world an even better place publicly. We decided…

Barn Dance Success

We at Pillow May would like to again say a HUGE thank you to all who came or supported our barn dance; it was an amazing afternoon/evening but wouldn’t have been without…

A humbling tour to Cambodia

The Pillow May team visited Cambodia for a team development trip and to visit Free to Shine, the charity that we had supported for our 10th birthday year. Our superb trip was…

Remote possibilities

Your cloud practice is growing rapidly so you need new team members. Offering remote and flexible working would enable you to recruit from a wider geographical area and hence talent pool. But…

Making Tax Digital: your questions answered

What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)? Making Tax Digital (MTD) is part of the Government’s plan to digitise the UK tax system, by replacing paper tax returns with digital returns. This means…

How not to fall prey to a cyber attack

What is APP fraud? Cyber-crime is invasive; it sneaks into our homes, infiltrates our offices and seeps into our mobile devices – leaving victims embarrassed; vulnerable; devastated, and it is now the…

Parent and business owner – the great time challenge

A large majority of small business owners are balancing work with parenthood - many even starting their own businesses to seek greater flexibility and job satisfaction by becoming their own boss. However, few…

Self Employed and Working from Home – Expenses Guide

Self Employed and Working from Home - Expenses Guide We know that many of our clients have unique and complicated situations when it comes to working from home and it is not…