If your company owns an electric car, there are several costs the business can claim. It is also worth knowing upfront that having a company car available for private use does give rise to a personal tax charge. But for a zero-emission car this charge is low compared...
What if you lost a key person? Take a small manufacturing firm with three directors. One of them, Sarah, is the technical lead. Client relationships and product quality sit with her. If the business lost Sarah through death or serious illness, it could lose a...
From 6 April 2026, the tax on dividends goes up by 2 percentage points for basic and higher rate taxpayers. If you run your own limited company and pay yourself mainly through dividends, this affects you directly. Below we set out the new rates, what has not...
If you run your own limited company, trivial benefits are one of the simplest tax reliefs available to you and one of the most commonly overlooked. They let your company give you the occasional small gift without creating any tax or reporting obligations. Here's the...
On 28 August, the government announced a crackdown on two long-running problems: dodgy tradespeople and aggressive bailiffs. Here's what was said, what it means in practice, and what you should do about it. Prefer to watch? Click here for the short version. What was...
From 1 February 2026, Companies House is updating several fees that affect most businesses. The key changes are: Confirmation Statement – rises from £34 to £50 Company Incorporation (digital) – rises from £50 to £100 Voluntary Strike‑Off (digital) – falls from...