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Do You Need to Complete a Self-Assessment Tax Return?
Understanding the evolving UK tax system can feel overwhelming and challenging. For new business owners or those moving from full-time employment to self-employment, a term which you may have heard…
Sole Trader, Partnership or Limited Company? Which is Best?
If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur with a wealth of bright, innovative ideas, getting the ball rolling might seem like the highest priority. One of the most vital decisions you’ll need…
What Interest Rate Cuts Could Mean for You and Your SME
The Bank of England, as of the 7th of August 2025, has cut base interest rates by 0.25% to 4%, the lowest in over two years. This has provided much-needed…
How Much Can You Inherit Tax-Free? [2025 Update]
Inheritance tax (IHT) is a complex area and often feels like it’s constantly changing. Understanding IHT thresholds and allowances is, however, vital for anyone concerned about preserving wealth for their…
An Employer’s Guide to the Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill promises to become a profound piece of UK employment law history. At the time of this writing, the Bill is currently advancing through Parliament and the…
A Summary of UK GAAP (FRS 102) Changes in 2026
From January 2026, major changes to UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) will take effect. The changes represent the most profound, far-reaching overhaul of financial reporting for UK companies in…
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023: A Summary of Companies House Reforms
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023 represents a huge overhaul in UK company law. With it being nearly two years since the act came into effect, thus…
What Needs to Be on a UK VAT Invoice?
Getting your business VAT invoices right is vital for complying with HMRC guidelines and ensuring your customers can reclaim VAT on their purchases (if relevant). That said, a properly constructed…
Tax and Cash Flow Strategies to Grow Your SME
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), managing day-to-day finances and cash flow remains one of their most significant and challenging tasks. While many business owners focus primarily on increasing sales…
Changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) on Pensions from 2027
The UK system for inheritance tax is set for a significant overhaul from April 2027, with pension pots now being brought within the scope of IHT for the first time….
National Living Wage and Minimum Wage in 2025: An Employer’s Guide
For UK employers, compliance with HMRC regulations on wages represents more than simply ticking a mandatory and legal box. As an employing business, if HMRC discovers that you have paid…
Payroll Benefits in Kind (BIKs) Delayed Until 2027
HMRC has recently announced that the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BIKs) will be delayed until the 6th of April 2027, which was originally planned to take effect in…
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