Changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
29th July 2026 New Lease Accounting Rules (from 2026) What is the Construction Industry Scheme? The UK Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a tax system operated by HMRC for the construction sector, where contractors deduct tax from payments made to subcontractors and send those deductions to HMRC as advance payments toward the subcontractor’s tax and…
Read MoreNew Lease Accounting Rules in 2026
29th July 2026 New Lease Accounting Rules (from 2026) What This Means For Your Business From 2026, there will be an important change to how leases are shown in your accounts under FRS 102. While the way you pay for leases won’t change, the way they appear in your financial statements will. Here’s a simple…
Read MoreUK E-Invoicing Mandate 2029: What SMEs Need to Know and How to Prepare Now
17th July 2026 UK E-Invoicing Mandate 2029: What SMEs Need to Know and How to Prepare Now The UK is moving towards mandatory e-invoicing for VAT invoices from April 2029, but many businesses are still unaware of the change. According to recent HMRC research, around 40% of SMEs are unaware of the upcoming e-invoicing requirements,…
Read MoreWhat Taxes Are Paid by Residential Property Owners in the UK?
5th June 2026 What Taxes Are Paid by Residential Property Owners in the UK? Buying residential property to own as a home or as an investment can be extremely lucrative in the UK. Owning property also means you need to navigate your way around a host of tax obligations. As a homeowner, landlord, or property…
Read MoreHow to Claim Work Expenses on Your Tax Return
27th April 2026 How to Claim Work Expenses on Your Tax Return Claiming work expenses on your tax return is one of the easiest ways to reduce the amount of tax you pay. Unfortunately, many people miss out on legitimate claims, or simply don’t know what they can claim. So whether you’ve built up travel…
Read MoreHow to Get Back on Top of Your Accounts
27th April 2026 How to Get Back on Top of Your Accounts When workloads pile up, businesses often fall behind on their accounts as financial admin takes a back seat. But the backlog creeps up on you over months and suddenly you’re behind on your accounts. The worst thing about letting things slip is that…
Read MoreMost Common Tax Mistakes Made by Bristol Businesses
2nd April 2026 Most Common Tax Mistakes Made by Bristol Businesses Filing your tax return can be one of the most stressful parts of running your business. If you’re a sole trader, limited company based in Bristol, making even the smallest error on your tax return can lead to costly penalties, possibly causing HMRC investigations…
Read MoreWhat is the National Living Wage from April 2026?
1st April 2026 What is the National Living Wage from April 2026? Millions of workers in the UK will receive another increase to their payslip from April 2026 as the government continues its efforts to support lower-paid workers amidst the cost-of-living crisis. So let’s take a look at what exactly is changing and why. We’ll…
Read MorePartnership Vs Limited Company: What’s Right for Your Business?
10th March 2026 Partnership Vs Limited Company: What’s Right for Your Business? Whether you’re thinking about starting your first business or taking the next steps with your current one, choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In the UK, partnerships and limited companies are two of the most…
Read MoreHow To Check if a Company is VAT Registered
27th February 2026 How To Check if a Company is VAT Registered Whether you’re onboarding a new supplier, conducting due diligence on a partner, or just want to ensure everything is correct before making a big payment, it helps to know how to see if company is VAT registered. In the UK, only VAT registered…
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