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Eight in 10 small business owners have no exit plan – Do you?
A recent survey by Capital on Tap revealed that 79 per cent of small business owners do not have an exit plan. The survey highlighted a mix of reasons behind the lack of preparation for an exit. Emotional attachment was
Big changes are coming to FRS 102 – How can you prepare?
From January 2026, FRS 102 is going to be changing in a significant way and businesses need to be ready. Any business that prepares accounts under UK GAAP should be aware of the impact the changes will have on how
The dangers of non-compliance with the new Companies House ID verification
From 18 November 2025, identity verification will be mandatory for company directors, members of LLPs and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs). Companies House will not be prosecuting these individuals for failure to comply for the first 12 months, but from
New shareholder dividend reporting requirements are fast approaching
The 2025/26 financial year will bring new reporting requirements for UK resident directors of close companies, who are required to file a Self-Assessment tax return. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced measures that will mean company directors will need
HMRC updates the factsheet for self-review of the National Minimum Wage
With changes expected to be announced about the UK’s current National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates in the near future, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated its checking process. As part of HMRC’s NMW check
Company Electric Car – HMRC introduces two separate rates
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced its latest updates to the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) that will affect employees using a company car. Reviewed every three months on a quarterly cycle, HMRC’s latest update confirmed that there are now
What does the Government’s plan for small businesses mean for you?
The Government’s plan for small businesses, also known as The Backing Your Business Plan, is being introduced to support SMEs growth and development. The plan has been created to give businesses the ability to grow and help them realise their
Just over half a year left to prepare for MTD for Income Tax – Act now
The Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now only a matter of months away. It is important that you are prepared and understand how the changes could affect you as the phased introduction of this new tax
How have the increases in employment costs affected wage growth and hiring?
When the Chancellor unveiled £26 billion in additional taxes and higher employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) last autumn, the impact on business confidence was immediate. Businesses are now trying to manage: The new adult National Minimum Wage rate, which has
The danger of uncertainty – How the economy and Autumn Budget may be holding back investment
With UK growth slowing to just 0.3 per cent in Q2, business confidence is fragile. Momentum has faded after a surge in exports ahead of new tariffs earlier this year, while weaker consumer confidence and persistently high household savings add