The UK government has introduced a new legal requirement for all company directors to verify their identity with Companies House, with the process supported through HMRC-linked digital checks. This marks one of the biggest changes to UK company law in decades, aimed at improving transparency and tackling economic crime. 🏛️ Why Identity Verification Is Being… Read more: All Company Directors Must Verify Their Identity

The UK Autumn Budget 2025 brings mixed news for small businesses and sole traders: targeted tax reliefs and business rates support offer some breathing space, but extended tax freezes and higher dividend rates mean tighter margins ahead. UK Autumn Budget 2025 – What It Means for Small Businesses and Sole Traders Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn… Read more: Autumn Budget Summary

From April 2026, HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) becomes mandatory for many self-employed individuals and landlords across the UK. This marks a major shift in how tax records are kept and submitted—and it’s essential to be prepared. 👥 Who Will Be Affected? Sole traders and landlords with a… Read more: Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know