Companies House identity verification is now part of the compliance responsibilities of UK companies. If you are a company director or person with significant control, it is important to understand when you need to verify and what happens afterwards.Mandatory identity verification was introduced from 18 November 2025. However, this did not mean that every existing…
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Struggling to pay HMRC? Do not wait for the problem to escalate
Tax debts can quickly become a serious problemA profitable business can still experience difficulty paying its tax bills.VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment payments can create significant demands on cash reserves, particularly where trading conditions have become more difficult or customers are taking longer to pay.Recent reports of increasing use of HMRC's Time to Pay…
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Missed the first MTD deadline? What should you do now?
The first quarterly deadline has passedMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax is now a reality for many self-employed people and landlords.Those brought into MTD from 6 April 2026 are required to keep digital records and use compatible software to send quarterly updates to HMRC. For those following the standard quarterly periods, the first update covered…
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Are rising employment costs changing the way your business should grow?
For many small businesses, employing the right people is essential to success. However, recent surveys suggest that rising employment costs are causing many business owners to rethink their recruitment plans.Higher National Insurance costs, increases in the National Living Wage and wider employment obligations have all added to the overall cost of taking on staff. As…
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