Since November 2025, it has been necessary for directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) to verify their identity to file with Companies House. This applies to new company directors and PSCs making their first filings, as well as existing ones preparing for their annual filings. We have a blog post on our website that […]

Energy bills, staffing, borrowing costs, taxes and supplier expenses are just a few of the reasons behind the added financial pressure business owners are currently facing. As we get closer to the new tax year, it is the ideal time to review your business plans and check that your pricing strategy remains fit for purpose. […]

Recent media coverage has publicised the possibility of a new tax on people who leave the UK, calling it an “exit tax”. This type of regime already exists in several countries, including France, Spain, Canada and Australia, and is now being discussed as a possible option for the UK Government to raise revenue. What is […]

Small businesses have been given a reprieve, after Companies House confirmed that its plans to require the filing of profit and loss accounts from April 2027 are on hold. A new update to official guidance confirms that the change will not go ahead on that date, with the reforms currently under review. Companies House has […]

As the deadline for Self Assessment passes, new data from HMRC shows that taxpayers paid a staggering £325 million in fines and interest last year after failing to meet the 31 January deadline. Recent analysis of HMRC’s publicly available statistics found that around 600,000 individuals were hit with penalties for filing or paying late, which […]

Companies House fees have increased from 1 February 2026, affecting both the cost of incorporation of new limited companies and many ongoing reporting requirements. Many of the fees have increased substantially and it is important that you factor in these additional fees. For example, the fee for incorporating a limited company is increasing as follows: […]

The Autumn Budget 2025 has brought more changes to business rates and many businesses and property owners could be at risk of higher bills. Businesses must know if they are affected and seek the right support so they can prepare for any unexpected pressure on their cash flow. Is the business rates multiplier being reduced? […]

From April 2026, the Employment Rights Act will come into effect, bringing reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will affect every employer. It will change how SSP is calculated and create new responsibilities for employers. What are the changes to SSP? One of the biggest changes is the removal of the three waiting days […]

From April 2027, all UK employers will be required to payroll Benefits in Kind (BiKs) rather than reporting them through the traditional P11D process. While this may feel a long way off, businesses should start preparing now so that their payroll remains compliant and employee benefits are taxed accordingly. What changes will BiKs bring? Payrolling […]

Recent research from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has revealed that 82 per cent of SMEs have faced cash flow difficulties. For many small businesses, periods of high activity can be followed by quieter months that place pressure on finances. While a business may look profitable on paper, poor cash flow management can […]