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What is a pre-tax loss?

Jaja Finance recorded a pre-tax loss of £36m. This means that after all operating expenses were paid, but before any taxes were deducted, the company still lost money. It's a key indicator of a business's financial health, showing if it can make a profit from its core activities before the taxman gets involved.

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