Category: Business
What the New Corporation Tax Penalty Changes Mean for Your Business
For more than 25 years, the cost of filing a Company Tax Return a day late was a fixed £100. From 1 April 2026, that figure has doubled, and the…
Dividend Tax Rises in 2026/27: What Company Directors Should Do Next
From 6 April 2026, the way dividends are taxed in the UK has changed for the first time since 2022. The basic rate has risen from 8.75% to 10.75%, and…
How to Spot and Avoid HMRC Scams
HMRC scams are becoming more sophisticated with each passing day. Fraudsters convincingly masquerade as the government’s department for enforcing tax laws, using clever language involving fear, urgency and material that…
HMRC and Companies House Joint Filing Service Shuts in 2026
From April 2026, limited companies in the UK will lose access to a helpful, convenient filing service that’s been in place for nearly two decades. HMRC and Companies House have…
Are You Ready for the MTD 2026 Deadlines and Changes?
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) will change how sole traders and landlords file their Self Assessment tax return. Significant changes are taking effect in one of the most…
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…
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
In short: The Bank of England has held Bank Rate at 3.75% since the 0.25 percentage-point cut in December 2025. That puts Bank Rate two cuts below its August 2025…
An Employer’s Guide to the Employment Rights Act
The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, completing more than a year of parliamentary debate, including extensive “ping-pong” between the House of Commons 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…
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