Accountants & Business Advisors
Running a small business comes with plenty of challenges, and dealing with HMRC is usually high on the list. Most business owners aren’t doing anything wrong; they’re simply busy, stretched, or working with outdated systems that make mistakes more likely. Add in tighter government budgets and increased HMRC scrutiny, and the margin for error is…
Running a small business comes with many responsibilities – from managing cash flow to meeting tax deadlines. One area that can catch people out is HMRC penalties. These fines can add up quickly if you miss deadlines, make mistakes on returns, or fail to pay what’s due. Understanding how penalties work (and how to avoid…
As your business gains momentum, the thrill of new customers, bigger orders, and increased revenue is hard to beat. But scaling up isn’t just about sales, it’s about managing complexity and risk. One of the biggest challenges for growing businesses is staying compliant at every stage. In this post, we’ll walk you through the compliance…
Mandatory identity verification is coming to Companies House in 2025. Here’s everything UK businesses must know and how to prepare. What is Companies House Identity Verification? From 2025, Companies House will require all: to verify their identities digitally. This change, part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparent Act, aims to reduce fraud and increase…
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) brings the biggest overhaul of Companies House processes in decades. The goal? To crack down on fraud, increase corporate transparency, and make UK company data more reliable. These changes affect directors, People with Significant Control (PSCs), corporate secretaries, and filing agents. Many of them are already…