It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – Is your business ready?
Step into any supermarket right now and you will find a cornucopia of festive treats assailing your senses as the shops proactively prepare for Christmas.
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A £2.4 billion error: Why you need to ensure your accounting figures are correct
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has acknowledged an error it made when publishing Valued Added Tax (VAT) figures that may impact the provisional 2025 to 2026 year-to-date receipts.
Is an audit reformation finally happening? Have your say before it’s too late!
Most business owners who are required to get an audit will likely be aware that there have been plans to reform the way that audits work for many years.
Company Electric Car – HMRC introduces two separate rates
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…
HMRC updates the factsheet for self-review of the National Minimum Wage
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…
New shareholder dividend reporting requirements are fast approaching
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…
The dangers of non-compliance with the new Companies House ID verification
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…
Big changes are coming to FRS 102 – How can you prepare?
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…
Eight in 10 small business owners have no exit plan – Do you?
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…
Making Tax Digital – Understanding the new penalty regime
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…
Why are fewer SMEs investing in their company?
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are finding the current economic climate challenging, with many reluctant to invest for fear of losing their business entirely.
Are SMEs making the most of the British Business Bank Debt Funds programme?
As the UK economy continues to be held back by the anticipation of the Autumn Budget, it can feel like many businesses are not able to invest or grow at the moment.
What Sole Traders need to know about tax
If you are about to start your business or are currently running a small business, it is important that you understand your tax obligations and when you need to pay them.
Should businesses prepare for AI to inspect their finances?
AI is rapidly becoming a part of every aspect of life and business and you may have been implementing your own AI services to make life easier.
Inflation stays at 3.8 per cent: Is this good or bad for businesses?
For the second consecutive month, inflation in the UK has stayed at 3.8 per cent which effectively means general costs have stayed at the same price.