Category: Accountancy
Accounts Filing Software Becomes Mandatory in 2028
From April 2028, every UK company must file its accounts using commercial software in iXBRL format. The free Companies House web and paper routes close, dormant companies included.
Profit and Loss Accounts: Your Figures Go on Record in 2028
From April 2028, small companies and micro-entities must file a profit and loss account at Companies House. The opt-out from publication is real, but limited.
Audit Threshold Change: An Audit Is More Than an Obligation
The audit threshold rose by around 50% from 2026, so more firms can claim exemption. But an audit is more than an obligation. Here’s why keeping yours pays.
Transfer Pricing Reporting: The New ICTS for UK Subsidiaries
New transfer pricing reporting is expected for UK subsidiaries of global groups from 2027. Here’s what the ICTS means and how to prepare your filing.
Companies House Accounts Reforms: What Changes in 2028
The Companies House accounts reforms are confirmed for April 2028: software-only filing, profit and loss accounts, and the end of abridged accounts.
What is Adjusted Net Income (ANI) and What Do I Need to Know?
If you’re a higher or additional rate taxpayer (40% and 45% for tax year 2025/26), you claim Child Benefit, are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare, or make substantial pension contributions, it’s…
Pension Salary Sacrifice April 2029 Changes: What Do They Mean for Employers?
The 2025 Autumn Budget delivered significant news for UK employers operating pension salary sacrifice schemes. From April 2029, the government will cap National Insurance Contributions (NICs) relief on salary-sacrificed pension…
What Business Expenses Can Self-Employed People Claim?
With the 31st January 2026 Self-Assessment deadline fast approaching, there’s no better time to ensure you’re claiming all the business expenses you’re entitled to. For self-employed professionals, understanding allowable expenses…
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…
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…
Pension Annual Allowance 2025/26
Now that we’re in the 2025/26 tax year, understanding any changes or alterations to pension contributions and annual allowance rules is vital. For those who are approaching or thinking about…
Why You Should Consider an Accountant for Probate
Managing a loved one’s estate after their passing is never easy. The emotional and logistical challenges that you face in such a situation, from managing assets and administering inheritance funds…
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