Greetings Friends of Oury Clark,
Did Someone Say Hugh Grant? Nope! But Now I Have Your Attention… Here Are Some New Grants & Government Incentives You Won’t Want to Take for Grant-ed!
From £10.5K Employer NI relief to Stamp Duty reductions and Enhanced Capital Allowances in 20+ UK locations, there’s real money on the table. Innovation-focused businesses can also access support through the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF), which provides capital grants to strengthen the UK’s life sciences manufacturing base.
Meanwhile, the DRIVE35 Scale-Up Fund is designed to accelerate the development and commercialisation of cutting-edge zero-emission vehicle and EV battery technologies through strategic partnerships – helping businesses scale up production and attract private investment.
Not sure what applies to you? Answer our quick 5-step review:
- Are you claiming your Employer NI exemption?
- Do you know where the UK investment/tax relief zones are?
- Could you be eligible for part of the £500m innovation grant pool?
- Are you aware of the benefits of investment/tax relief zones?
- Did you know relocating businesses can apply for these reliefs too?
Get in touch to explore what’s available. We’ll help you navigate the options and assess your eligibility, via a one-time fee Indicative Grant Assessment.
Right to Work Checks: Are You Compliant?
With growing immigration scrutiny in the UK, employers must ensure their checks are up to date, accurate and fully compliant for each UK employee. Right to Work checks are no longer a box-ticking exercise, they are a necessary safeguard for employers.
What is a Right to Work Check?
It is a legal requirement for all UK employers to confirm that every employee has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins. This involves verifying original identity documents or conducting online checks through the UK Government’s system and keeping clear records of the process.
Failure to comply can result in hefty civil penalties of up to £60,000 per illegal worker, criminal sanctions and serious reputational damage.
If you have any questions or need practical guidance on Right to Work checks, reach out to our Right to Work checks team here (rtw@ouryclark.com).
ESG at Sunrise: Australia’s New Standards Unpacked (FREE WEBINAR)
For our early risers (or night owls!), join ESG Director Tom Otley and Mark Crichton from SGS, as they break down Australia’s new sustainability reporting rules for Group 2 entities under ASRS.
It’s a MUST for CFOs, CEOs, Heads of Sustainability, Risk Managers, and other key decision-makers who have business Down Under!
Hosted by SGS. October 14th – 10:00am AEST / 01:00am BST. To register click here.
Too early or can’t make the live session? No wuckas, register above to receive the recording straight to your inbox after the live event.
I See England, I See France… Let’s Talk Italy’s Business Culture Nuance!
Is Italy an entrepreneur’s dream or a business nightmare? Listen in as Andy chats with Marco Pistis about the cultural and legal contrasts between doing business in Italy versus the UK. From trust-first deals to scaling challenges, expect practical insights and real opportunities. Listen here.
Upcoming Trips: Where You Can Find Us…
Thinking of expanding down under or across the pond? Oury Clark can help you in other markets too! Not sure where to start? Get in touch to chat with our team when they visit.
Save these dates in your diary:
- Australia & New Zealand – 12th– 24th October (Jessica Bass & Zara Speller)
- Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th – Sydney
- Wednesday 15th – Melbourne
- Thursday 16th – Gold Coast
- Friday 17th – Sunshine Coast
- Monday 20th – Queenstown
- Tuesday 21st – Christchurch
- Wednesday 22nd – Wellington
- Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th – Auckland
- Texas, USA – 30th October – 7th November (Paul Webster & Jemma Hotta)
- Including Dallas Fort-Worth, Arlington, Austin & Houston
- Join our Texas Trade Catalyst (3rd – 7th November) An exclusive, high-level trade mission whose primary goal is to establish buyer-matching opportunities for your business, to boost scalability in the Texan market. Register your interest here.
Find us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with our travels and any upcoming events!