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Companies House ID Checks – 18th November 2025 Company LawGeneral

Companies House ID Checks – 18th November 2025

Strengthening Trust: What’s Changing at Companies House for Directors & PSCs As a Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) we share the information on current changes…

Paul Lydiate08/10/2025

Making Tax Digital coming April 2026 AccountingComputer / ITSoftwareTaxXero

Making Tax Digital coming April 2026

Making Tax Digital in the UK: What It Means for Your Business and How to Stay Ahead Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s ambitious initiative…

Paul Lydiate04/06/2025

Minimum Wage Increases (1st April 2025) Tax

Minimum Wage Increases (1st April 2025)

​As of today (April 1, 2025), the UK's National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates have increased as follows:​ Aged 21 and over (National…

Paul Lydiate01/04/2025

HMRC Confirms Tax Hike for Extended-Cab Pick-Ups: What You Need to Know Tax

HMRC Confirms Tax Hike for Extended-Cab Pick-Ups: What You Need to Know

HMRC Confirms Tax Hike for Extended-Cab Pick-Ups: What You Need to Know From 6th April 2025, HMRC will reclassify extended-cab pick-ups as cars for tax…

Stephen Harrison18/03/2025

Can I Put That Through the Business? Tax

Can I Put That Through the Business?

Can I Put That Through the Business? What Expenses Are Allowed and What’s Not For Company Directors and Limited Companies One question we get asked…

Stephen Harrison17/03/2025

Making Tax Digital AccountingSoftwareTaxXero

Making Tax Digital

The UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is transforming the way businesses manage their tax obligations. If you're a small or medium-sized business owner,…

Paul Lydiate05/03/2025

Accounting for Social Media Marketers AccountingComputer / ITSoftwareTaxXero

Accounting for Social Media Marketers

Accounting for Social Media Marketers: A Guide to Financial Success As a social media marketer, you’re likely focused on creating compelling content, building engagement, and…

Paul Lydiate16/10/2024

Now is the perfect time to review your finances Tax

Now is the perfect time to review your finances

As the 2024/25 tax year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to review your finances and ensure you're making the most of…

Paul Lydiate07/10/2024

When Are Taxes Due? A Guide for Small and Medium Businesses Tax

When Are Taxes Due? A Guide for Small and Medium Businesses

For small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) , managing tax deadlines can feel overwhelming. With so many moving parts—Corporation Tax, PAYE, Income Tax, VAT—it’s easy to…

Paul Lydiate16/09/2024

The Triangle of Accounting: Cheap, Good, Fast – What’s the Downfall? General

The Triangle of Accounting: Cheap, Good, Fast – What’s the Downfall?

The Triangle of Accounting: Cheap, Good, Fast – What's the Downfall? In the business world, the dream of finding a service that is cheap, good,…

Paul Lydiate10/06/2024

Impact of rising interest rates Tax

Impact of rising interest rates

The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Tax Payable on Savings Income in the UK In recent months, interest rates in the UK have been…

Paul Lydiate20/05/2024

The Importance of Filing Company Accounts Early AccountingUncategorized

The Importance of Filing Company Accounts Early

In the fast-paced business environment of the UK, timely compliance with financial regulations, including the filing of company accounts, is critical. Filing company accounts early…

Paul Lydiate25/04/2024

How Xero Software Can Revolutionise Your Business Operations AccountingComputer / ITXero

How Xero Software Can Revolutionise Your Business Operations

How Xero Software Can Revolutionise Your Business Operations In the ever-evolving landscape of business, adaptability and efficiency are key to staying ahead. Xero, a cloud-based…

Paul Lydiate03/04/2024

For April 2024, there are several key accountancy dates to keep in mind! AccountingGeneralPayrollTax

For April 2024, there are several key accountancy dates to keep in mind!

For April 2024, there are several key accountancy dates to keep in mind, affecting various tax and payroll responsibilities: 1st April: Changes to National Living…

Paul Lydiate01/04/2024

What are the minimum wage and pension rates? PayrollTax

What are the minimum wage and pension rates?

The National Minimum Wage rates that apply from 1 April 2024 are below. Aged 21 and over: £11.44 per hour Aged 18 to 20: £8.60…

Tim Miles25/03/2024

Basis period reporting rules 2024 GeneralPayrollTaxUncategorized

Basis period reporting rules 2024

As of 2024, the basis period reporting rules have seen significant changes that will impact businesses and their accounting practices, particularly in the UK. The…

Paul Lydiate25/03/2024

Maximising Your Tax Allowances in the UK for 2024 GeneralTax

Maximising Your Tax Allowances in the UK for 2024

With each new tax year comes a fresh opportunity to reassess your financial planning and ensure you are making the most of the tax allowances…

Paul Lydiate18/03/2024

Limited Company or Sole Trader? AccountingGeneral

Limited Company or Sole Trader?

Choosing the right legal structure is a critical decision for any entrepreneur or small business owner. Two common options are operating as a limited company…

Paul Lydiate12/03/2024

Changes at Companies House General

Changes at Companies House

The UK Companies House is implementing new rules effective from March 4 2024, as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. These changes…

Paul Lydiate12/03/2024

2024 Budget General

2024 Budget

2024 Budget Alcohol duty The freeze in duty was due to end in August but has been extended to February next year. Fuel duty Fuel…

Paul Lydiate06/03/2024

How do I pay my self-assessment tax bill? GeneralTax

How do I pay my self-assessment tax bill?

Important dates: The dates for paying your self-assessment are: 31 January (balancing payment and your first payment on accounts) 31 July for your second payment…

Paul Lydiate27/06/2023