Further administrative changes are on the cards for close companies, as the Government seeks to gain a better understanding of previously difficult-to-distinguish transactions. Close companies – those companies controlled by five or fewer participators or by their directors if those directors … Continue reading →

Since November 2025, it has become a requirement for all company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) to verify their identity with Companies House. As this must be completed by November this year, it is concerning that many have … Continue reading →

From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage rates will increase once again, driving up employment costs for many businesses and requiring them to review their payroll processes. If you haven’t considered how these new rates will affect your business, you … Continue reading →

For business owners preparing to sell or exit their company, a stricter interpretation of the qualifying conditions for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) and increased scrutiny from HMRC will soon be introduced. These changes may affect the timing of a … Continue reading →

The new tax year is just a few weeks away, starting on 6 April, so allow us to refresh your memory of the key changes in store for 2026/27. Personal tax The Government has decided to continue the Income Tax … Continue reading →