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Right to work checks – Financial risks and compliance steps for business owners
Right to work checks form an important part of business risk management, particularly now that the Government has increased the financial penalties for non-compliance.
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HMRC is closing its free Company Tax Return filing service – what your business needs to do now
From 31 March 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will permanently close its free online service for filing Company Tax Returns and annual accounts.
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Fewer HICBC penalties – a sign of success, or a reminder to stay compliant?
Recent data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) shows a dramatic fall in penalties issued under the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) – from over 13,500 in 2018/19 to just 46 in 2024/25.
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An overview of filing and payment penalties for businesses
Across the major taxes, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issues penalties when tax is not filed or paid on time.
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Can nearshoring solve the economic confusion?
It is no secret that the ongoing trade wars, tariffs, and tense negotiations have left the world in a perilous place from an economic standpoint.
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