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By Adam Pattison

4th September 2025

Compulsory ID checks for UK company directors and PSCs: What you need to know

A major change is on the way for how documents are filed at Companies House, as directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) will be required to provide personal identification.

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By Philip Holdsworth

15th August 2025

The benefits of electric cars for limited companies in 2025

As the UK accelerates its transition to a greener future, with the increased focus on achieving Net Zero, limited companies have a unique opportunity to benefit from the shift to fully electric vehicles (EVs).

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By Richard Andrew

14th August 2025

Making Tax Digital changes for the self-employed and landlords

Small business owners across the UK need to prepare for a significant change that will affect how they report their earnings to HMRC.

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By Matthew Hutton

13th August 2025

Does a tourist tax help or hurt local tourism?

Recent months and years have seen more and more areas proposing to introduce a “tourism tax” on visitors. 

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By Gary Rowson

3rd July 2025

Inheritance Tax: Business Property Relief Important Changes

There has been much media attention on the impact of proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes on the farming community but it is important to emphasise that these changes will affect not only farmers, but all businesses including sole traders, partnerships and companies.

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By Dan Cozens

25th June 2025

Partnership vs company: Choosing the right structure for your farming business

With the basis period reform now fully implemented, alongside changes to Capital Gains Tax and plans to limit Inheritance Tax reliefs, farmers may be faced with the dilemma of determining the most appropriate and tax-efficient way to structure their business.

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By Jonathan York

12th June 2025

Farms focus on cashflow following SFI scheme closure

The sudden SFI scheme closure caused anger and frustration among the farming community in March. The Chancellor has since announced a better-than-expected DEFRA budget at the recent Spending Review, which brings some cautious optimism but there remains uncertainty about the future of environmental farming programmes.

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By David Jones

5th June 2025

New company size thresholds: What it means for your business

The 6th of April 2025 marked more than just the start of a new tax year; it ushered in a significant shift in the UK's regulatory landscape for businesses. New company size thresholds have been introduced, designed to simplify financial reporting and ease the administrative load on companies across the country.

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By Matthew Hutton

2nd June 2025

How can businesses combat increased pressure on cash flow and profitability?

The constant volatility in the cost base of many businesses makes it even more important than ever to ensure that business owners have up-to-date cash flow projections in place, and that these are regularly reviewed and updated.

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By Adam Pattison

17th May 2025

Changes to business rates and targeted retail, hospitality and leisure support

One announcement at the 2024 Autumn Budget, that may well have slipped through the net of some businesses, is the changes to business rates. Businesses will need to ensure that their rateable value for the property is fair and updated.

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