On 8 April 2025, Companies House introduced identity verification for those who make filings on behalf of a business. It is currently a voluntary process, but will become mandatory for new businesses by the end of the year and mandatory … Continue reading →

How much State Pension you get depends on your National Insurance (NI) record when you reach the State Pension age. Gaps in your NI record could affect how much you receive. Unfortunately, too many sole traders are still missing out … Continue reading →

It is not uncommon for directors of a company to take loans from the business during each financial year, often to cover unexpected bills. However, you must keep track of any directors’ loans – money withdrawn from the company that … Continue reading →

The recent rise in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to 15 per cent will lead to a 60 per cent increase in NIC costs for a business employing minimum wage staff, according to the Centre for Policy Studies. With no … Continue reading →

Cryptoassets make up a growing portion of the market, and businesses are increasingly looking to take advantage of these digital currencies. If your business carries out activities involving the exchange of cryptoassets, then you are liable to pay tax on … Continue reading →