With just six months to go before the first round of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax gets rolled out, many sole traders are still not ready. A survey carried out by IRIS earlier this year found that 45 per cent of UK sole traders felt unprepared for the changes. That leaves almost half […]

A recent survey by Capital on Tap revealed that 79 per cent of small business owners do not have an exit plan. The survey highlighted a mix of reasons behind the lack of preparation for an exit. Emotional attachment was one of the strongest, with over a third of owners saying they could not imagine […]

From January 2026, FRS 102 is going to be changing in a significant way and businesses need to be ready. Any business that prepares accounts under UK GAAP should be aware of the impact the changes will have on how financial information is recorded and processed. What’s changing with FRS 102? Traditionally, most businesses have […]

From 18 November 2025, identity verification will be mandatory for company directors, members of LLPs and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs). Companies House will not be prosecuting these individuals for failure to comply for the first 12 months, but from November 2026, there will be severe consequences for non-compliance. It is imperative that you understand […]

The 2025/26 financial year will bring new reporting requirements for UK resident directors of close companies, who are required to file a Self-Assessment tax return. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced measures that will mean company directors will need to provide more information when submitting their tax return. What will change for close company […]

With changes expected to be announced about the UK’s current National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates in the near future, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated its checking process. As part of HMRC’s NMW check process, you, as an employer, are required to complete a self-review of your company’s records […]

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced its latest updates to the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) that will affect employees using a company car. Reviewed every three months on a quarterly cycle, HMRC’s latest update confirmed that there are now two rates for home charging (eight pence a mile) and public charging (14 pence a […]

The Government’s plan for small businesses, also known as The Backing Your Business Plan, is being introduced to support SMEs growth and development. The plan has been created to give businesses the ability to grow and help them realise their maximum potential. Increased access to financial support The UK has one of the lowest levels […]

The Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now only a matter of months away. It is important that you are prepared and understand how the changes could affect you as the phased introduction of this new tax reporting regime begins in April 2026. For individuals who complete self-assessment tax returns, the way […]

When the Chancellor unveiled £26 billion in additional taxes and higher employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) last autumn, the impact on business confidence was immediate. Businesses are now trying to manage: The new adult National Minimum Wage rate, which has risen to £12.21. A 1.2 per cent rise in employer NIC. Statutory pay increases and […]