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A hand holding a white sheet with a large fingerprint illustration against a blurred city street background, symbolising identity verification for UK company directors and PSCs under Companies House 2025 compliance rules.

Ewa Pastwa

1 November 2025

Verify Your identity with Companies House: 2025 guide for UK directors & PSCs.

From November 2025, UK directors and PSCs must verify identity with Companies House. Learn steps, deadlines, ACSP help, and avoid penalties.

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Picture of debt and bank indicating that HMRC can take money if you refuse to pay and have sufficient money in the bank account

Ewa Pastwa

1 October 2025

HMRC Direct Recovery of Debts: What UK taxpayers and businesses need to know.

HMRC can recover unpaid tax directly from UK bank accounts. Learn how Direct Recovery of Debts works and how to protect your finances.

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Ewa Pastwa

2 July 2025

New crypto reporting rules in the UK – prepare for 2026 now!

HMRC is introducing new crypto reporting rules under CARF in 2026. Learn what UK businesses and investors must report, when, and how to stay compliant...

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Ewa Pastwa

25 June 2025

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What it means for You (and why it’s not as daunting as it sounds)

Confused about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? This guide breaks down what MTD means for sole traders and landlords — deadlines, software, and what...

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signpost representing important tax changes for business in the UK from April 2025

Ewa Pastwa

13 April 2025

Comprehensive guide to UK business tax changes from April 2025: Employer NI, Corporation Tax, R&D updates & more.

Stay ahead of UK tax changes from April 2025 with our detailed guide on employer NI increases, corporation tax stability, R&D relief updates, and othe...

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Tax 2025

Ewa Pastwa

31 March 2025

As we step into 2025-2026 Tax Year soon: What the tax changes mean for You?

As the end of the 2024/25 tax year approaches on 5 April 2025, it’s vital to keep yourself informed about the tax changes that could reshape your fina...

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Infographic comparing sole trader, partnership, and corporation business structures, highlighting tax implications and main benefits.

Ewa Pastwa

17 February 2025

Choosing the right business structure in the UK: tax implications you can't ignore.

Different business structures - Sole Trader, Partnership & Limited company.

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