Businesses are being urged to remain alert after Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) issued a joint warning about unsolicited payment requests and
For many years, employees and directors using their own cars for business journeys have relied on HMRC’s approved mileage allowance rates as a simple way
Dividends are taxed differently from other types of income, with separate allowances and tax rates that depend on your overall level of income. You do
Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. One of the
Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the Government’s economic response to the war in Iran and the
1 June 2026 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 August 2025. 19 June 2026 – PAYE and NIC deductions
The government has announced a package of measures intended to protect motorists and businesses from the recent rise in fuel costs, following growing concern over
Many taxpayers continue to leave their Self-Assessment tax return until the final weeks before the 31 January filing deadline. Unfortunately, delaying preparation often increases stress
Cyber-crime is no longer a problem that affects only large corporations or international organisations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are being targeted because criminals often assume that
For many businesses, trading conditions remain difficult despite signs that inflationary pressures may be easing in some parts of the economy. A growing number of
There has been considerable discussion over the past year regarding proposed changes to Companies House filing requirements, in particular the suggestion that small companies would