As part of the October Budget, the government published a ‘corporate tax roadmap’, outlining a commitment to maintaining corporate tax rates for the duration of this parliament. This provides businesses with welcome certainty going forward,…
Long freeze on individual savings accounts
Hidden away in the October Budget announcements was the freezing of individual savings accounts (ISA) annual subscription limits until 5 April 2030. Good news that there is no intention to remove this valuable tax-free savings…
Umbrella companies back in the spotlight
Umbrella companies are often used to employ workers on behalf of recruitment agencies and end clients. However, HMRC is making changes from April 2026 to deal with umbrella companies who don’t comply with their tax…
New company size thresholds from April 2025
Thresholds defining company sizes have not changed since 2016, but revised thresholds are now set to be introduced from 6 April 2025. Companies House intends to roll out their new identity verification requirements for directors…