In the October 2024 Budget, the Government confirmed reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT) that will take effect from April 2026. The changes will restrict the availability of Business Property Relief (BPR), which helps reduce the tax liabilities of family-owned businesses.…
HMRC has confirmed that the upcoming increase in company size thresholds will apply to the off-payroll working rules. From 6 April 2026, more end-client companies will qualify as “small” and fall outside of the scope of the IR35 Off-Payroll Working…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
After months of uncertainty, Companies House has set the identity-verification deadline as 18 November 2025. From that date, all new company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) must verify their identity. Existing directors and PSCs will then have 12…