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Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for SMEs and the Self-Employed (UPDATED March 2026))
The Chancellor delivered the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, outlining a series of measures designed to stabilise the public finances, stimulate long-term growth and ease pressure on the cost of living. Many of the announcements will directly affect SMEs, company...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know Before April 2026 (UPDATED MARCH 2026)
PLEASE NOTE: This article was updated in March 2026 to reflect the latest developments in Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. From April 2026, a significant change to the UK tax system comes into effect. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) will...
Companies House Identity Verification: Complete Guide to the November 2025 Deadline
With just two months until Companies House identity verification becomes mandatory on 18 November 2025, UK directors, PSCs, and LLP members face a critical compliance deadline. Despite voluntary verification being available since April 2025, many business leaders have...
Spring Statement 2025: Key Changes for the Self-Employed and Small Businesses
What You Need to Know About Chancellor Reeves' Latest Announcements Last updated: April 11, 2025 The Spring Statement delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on March 26, 2025, confirms several significant tax and financial changes introduced in the Autumn Budget that...
2024 Autumn Budget: What It Means for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed
In a historic first, Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first autumn budget by a woman and the first Labour budget in 14 years this October. The announcement brings significant changes for small businesses and the self-employed, with a mix of support...
King’s Speech 2024: Discover What It Means for Small Businesses
The recent King's Speech, delivered by King Charles III on 17 July 2024, outlined the new Labour government's legislative agenda for the coming year. While the speech covered a wide range of topics, several proposals have implications for small businesses and the...
How and when to register for Value-Added-Tax (VAT) in the UK
What is Value-Added-Tax (VAT)? VAT is a tax on the consumption of goods and services applicable in 175 countries worldwide. In the UK, consumers pay VAT, businesses collect it at each stage of the supply chain, and HMRC administers it. When a business charges VAT on...
Autumn Statement 2023: What Small Businesses & the Self-Employed Need to Know
The Chancellor's Autumn Financial Statement, released on November 24 November 2023, contained several policies aimed at small companies and the self-employed in the UK. As your trusted small business accountants and financial advisors, we set out below an in-depth...
Navigating Business Costs in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide
The UK's robust economy, access to global markets, and pro-business policies make it an attractive choice for businesses. However, behind every opportunity lies a series of costs. Navigating the financial landscape of the UK can be complex. From choosing a business...
Spring Budget 2023: Key Highlights for UK Businesses
The Spring Budget 2023 introduces changes to the UK tax system to encourage businesses and investment. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt aims to make the UK's tax system globally competitive by introducing capital allowances, supporting research and development, and simplifying...
