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The UK government has published changes to income tax rates on dividend income, which will take effect from 6 April 2026. The ordinary rate on dividends will rise to 10.75% and the upper rate to 35.75%, while the additional rate remains at 39.35%. Separately, tax rates on property and savings income will change from 6…
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Under reforms introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, Companies House is implementing a system of Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs). ACSPs are professional intermediaries such as accountants, lawyers and company formation agents who are authorised to submit information to Companies House on behalf of companies. They will also be responsible for carrying…
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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the minimum amount UK employers must pay employees who are unable to work due to illness. For the 2026–2027 tax year, the rate is £123.25 per week or 80% of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower), payable for up to 28 weeks. (gov.uk) From 6 April 2026: Correct SSP calculation…
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Tax Audits and Compliance in the United Kingdom In 2026–2027, HMRC continues to strengthen tax control over businesses in the UK. Tax reviews are increasingly based on digital systems, automated data analysis and risk-based monitoring, allowing authorities to quickly identify errors, inconsistencies or potential compliance issues. The most frequently reviewed areas include:• accuracy of VAT…
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In the UK, employers are fully responsible for accurate payroll calculation and tax deductions under the PAYE system. Payroll includes income tax, National Insurance contributions, pension deductions and other applicable deductions. Key employer obligations include:• registering as an employer with HMRC• maintaining accurate payroll records• submitting payroll reports via RTI (Real Time Information) after each…
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PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the UK tax system where employers deduct taxes directly from employees’ salaries and pay them to HMRC. Through PAYE, Income Tax and National Insurance are automatically collected from wages through payroll. Key figures for the 2026–2027 tax year (6 April 2026 – 5 April 2027): Employers operate PAYE through…
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In the United Kingdom, employment relations are regulated by national legislation. Employers must comply with legal requirements when hiring and managing employees. Key obligations: We provide professional support in compliance, payroll management and employment law administration to ensure your business meets all legal requirements.

For 2026–2027, the UK VAT registration threshold is £90,000 of annual taxable turnover. Once exceeded, a business must register for VAT and submit returns in line with HMRC and Making Tax Digital requirements. Voluntary registration is also possible and may benefit companies working with VAT-registered clients or those with significant input VAT expenses. If you…
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From April 2026, Personal Allowance – the amount of income you can earn before paying income tax – will be updated, along with National Insurance (NI) rates. This means your take-home pay and payroll contributions may change. Employees earning above the primary threshold will pay slightly more or less depending on the new NI bands.…
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Avoid fines by doing simple tax checks each quarter:• VAT – check invoices and turnover.• PAYE – make sure payroll contributions are up to date.• Corporation Tax – note filing dates and plan payments.• Director loans & dividends – review balances to avoid extra tax.• Digital records – keep accounts ready for HMRC or MTD.…
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