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Practical tax, advisory and business thinking for Oxford companies and individuals — written by the people who advise them.
Making Tax Digital: What It Means for You
If you're a sole trader or landlord, you've probably heard the phrase "Making Tax Digital" doing the rounds. At Conway & Partners,…
Read moreFive Key Tax Reliefs Every Oxford SME Should Be Claiming This Year
Most Oxford owner-managers know the basics: claim your expenses, file on time, pay the right corporation tax. What surprises us at Conway…
Read moreMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax: What Oxford Landlords Need to Know
For years, Making Tax Digital felt like something that only affected VAT-registered businesses. That is about to change. From April 2026 the…
Read moreA Practical Guide to Restructuring Your Oxford Family Business
Restructuring a family business is rarely just a tax question. It touches on succession plans, dividend policy, shareholder agreements and — most…
Read moreWhy High-Earning Professionals in Oxford Are Rethinking Retirement Planning
For Oxford’s high-earning professionals — senior consultants, equity partners in city law firms, tech founders post-exit — retirement planning has shifted dramatically.…
Read moreHow Conway’s Onboarding Process Sets New Clients Up for Success
When a new business comes on board with Conway & Partners, the first ninety days set the tone for the whole engagement.…
Read moreCashflow Forecasting for Oxford SMEs in an Era of High Interest Rates
Working capital is more expensive than at any point in the last decade. For Oxford SMEs running on overdrafts, invoice finance or…
Read moreSpring Budget 2026: The Headlines That Matter Most for Oxford Businesses
The Chancellor’s Spring Budget always brings a flurry of announcements, of which only a handful matter for the typical Oxford owner-managed business.…
Read moreWhy a Three-Year Business Plan Still Matters in an Uncertain Economy
In a year of policy change, persistent interest rate uncertainty and ongoing supply chain pressure, it is tempting for Oxford business owners…
Read moreFive Common Tax Investigation Triggers and How to Stay Off HMRC’s Radar
HMRC opens tens of thousands of enquiries every year, and the data tools they now have access to make targeting sharper than…
Read moreCase Study: How an Oxford Manufacturer Saved £80,000 in Corporation Tax
When a long-standing Oxford manufacturing client came to us last year, they were resigned to a six-figure corporation tax bill. After a…
Read moreInside Conway: How Our Team Stays Ahead of UK Tax Changes
UK tax legislation moves at a remarkable pace, with hundreds of changes pushed through every year in budgets, finance bills, statutory instruments…
Read moreFive Smart Ways Oxford Businesses Can Use Cloud Accounting Properly
Most Oxford SMEs have moved to cloud accounting in the last decade, with Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent dominating the local market. What…
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