Employee benefits and mandatory payroll reporting

Starting in April 2026, UK employers will have to include the benefits they give to their employees, like company cars or health insurance, directly in their payroll. This means these benefits will be taxed through the payroll system, and not reported separately. This change is to make tax reporting easier for employers, but it also…

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UK company law is changing – Get ready now!

There is a series of impending changes to UK company law as a result of the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act last year. These highly anticipated changes, expected to commence on 4 March 2024, subject to parliamentary schedules, will significantly impact the operation and compliance requirements of your company. Directors must…

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Trivial benefits in kind: A quick guide for employers

Making employees feel valued is critical for their morale, engagement, and overall well-being. Often, it’s the smaller gestures that have the most significant impact on employees’ perceptions of their work environment and employers. What are trivial benefits in kind? The term ‘trivial benefits in kind’ refers to minor token gifts that employers can offer staff…

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HMRC sets its sights on unpaid crypto tax

As the crypto asset sector grows, with an annual growth rate predicted to reach around 12 per cent, taxpayers with digital assets need to remain tax compliant. Tax regulations and knowledge have struggled to keep pace with this investment type’s rapid growth, resulting in significant levels of unpaid tax and underreported income. In a bid…

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Can you afford to miss your Companies House deadline?

For limited companies registered and operating in the UK, one of the requirements that directors must meet is filing annual accounts with Companies House. Comprising a collection of different documents, filing with Companies House ensures that the publicly available information about your company is correct. Because it is so important, there are penalties for not…

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10 steps to prevent insolvency

Despite many owners’ fears, insolvency is avoidable through well-thought-out financial strategies and careful planning. There are several practical strategies for averting insolvency that you and your business should implement during times of strife and economic difficulty. Rethinking staffing strategies  During a downturn, businesses should evaluate their current staffing needs and consider adjusting staff levels to…

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