A management buyout (MBO) can be a beneficial option for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), whether as part of a succession plan or as a strategic investment opportunity. While MBOS are well established in the UK market, their suitability depends on careful structuring and financial planning. For HNWIs, it is important to understand both the risks and […]
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Since November 2025, it has become a requirement for all company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) to verify their identity with Companies House. As this must be completed by November this year, it is concerning that many have still not done so. This verification process is part of the UK Government’s efforts to […]
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From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage rates will increase once again, driving up employment costs for many businesses and requiring them to review their payroll processes. If you haven’t considered how these new rates will affect your business, you should do so now. What’s changing in minimum wage rates? From April 2026, the new […]
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For business owners preparing to sell or exit their company, a stricter interpretation of the qualifying conditions for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) and increased scrutiny from HMRC will soon be introduced. These changes may affect the timing of a sale, the structure of your business and the tax you will pay on any gains. […]
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The new tax year is just a few weeks away, starting on 6 April, so allow us to refresh your memory of the key changes in store for 2026/27. Personal tax The Government has decided to continue the Income Tax threshold freeze until at least April 2031, while keeping the tax-free personal allowance at £12,570. […]
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The revised version of FRS 102 accounting standards has already brought new reforms for accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026 and now the rules are changing again. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced further amendments to FRS 102 and FRS 105, affecting how certain businesses present their financial statements. With the […]
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With just a few weeks before Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax comes into effect on 6 April, the countdown is on. HMRC has been sending letters to thousands of sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals, warning them their reporting obligations are about to change. Whether you have received your letter or not, you […]
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As of March 2025, ONS reported that there were 2.73 million businesses registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) and/or Pay As You Earn (PAYE) in the UK. Despite this, many business owners are still unsure of their VAT obligations. To help reduce the risk of non-compliance, we have created this VAT fact sheet to answer […]
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One of Weybridge’s leading accountancy firms, MGI Midgley Snelling LLP, has voiced concern after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a Spring Statement that included no direct support for businesses and made only limited reference to the potential economic impact of escalating global conflict. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast suggests modest growth in the years […]
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