Right to work checks – Financial risks and compliance steps for business owners
Right to work checks form an important part of business risk management, particularly now that the Government has increased the financial penalties for non-compliance.
HMRC is closing its free Company Tax Return filing service – what your business needs to do now
From 31 March 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will permanently close its free online service for filing Company Tax Returns and annual accounts.
An overview of filing and payment penalties for businesses
Across the major taxes, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issues penalties when tax is not filed or paid on time.
Can nearshoring solve the economic confusion?
It is no secret that the ongoing trade wars, tariffs, and tense negotiations have left the world in a perilous place from an economic standpoint.
Time is running out to respond to the open consultation on reforms to APR and BPR
The Autumn Budget announced significant changes to reduce Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) under Inheritance Tax (IHT).
Rising BADR rates bring MBO timing into sharper view
The idea of selling a business to its management team has long been part of succession planning in the UK.
Why Trump’s tariffs could have more of an impact on your finances than you realise
As global stock markets reel in response to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, many UK businesses may assume this is a crisis confined to Wall Street or the multinational giants.
Will a discretionary trust prevent your home from qualifying for the residence nil rate band?
No one wants to pay more Inheritance Tax (IHT) than they have to.
Too many businesses falling into VAT traps
VAT is complex, and too many businesses are making costly, avoidable mistakes. Even a simple oversight or misunderstanding can lead to penalties, cash flow problems, and disputes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Here are some of the most common
900,000 sole traders pulled into MTD for ITSA
The Government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will apply to sole traders and landlords earning over £20,000 a year. This latest extension means that an additional 900,000 sole traders must adopt digital record-keeping and quarterly
