Proposed ID Verification at Companies House
One of the proposed amendments to the Companies Act 2006 aim to implement rigorous ID verification measures. This is for individuals establishing, managing, or controlling companies, to eradicate money laundering through the use of false identities. Registrar Regulations In May, a draft Statutory Instrument titled the Registrar (Identity Verification and Authorised Corporate Service Providers) Regulations […]
Reporting Profits on a Tax Year Basis
Starting with the Self-Assessment return due by 31 January 2025, all sole trader and partnership businesses must report their profits on a tax year basis. What is the Basis Period Reform? The Basis Period Reform represents a major change in how self-employed individuals and partnerships calculate their taxable profits. Previously, the basis period was tied […]
Inheritance Tax Implications Regarding the General Election
Following on from the webinar we hosted earlier this month on the basics of Inheritance Tax (IHT), we thought it would be useful to tie this in with our latest tax article ahead of the upcoming General Election. As the general election approaches, the issue of IHT is once again at the forefront of political […]
HMRC New Tool for Voluntary National Insurance Contributions
In the UK, the National Insurance (NI) system serves as a fundamental pillar of the welfare state, providing financial support and services to individuals throughout their lives. National Insurance Contributions (NICs) require mandatory payments made by most employees, employers, and self-employed individuals to fund state benefits, including the State Pension, statutory sick pay, and unemployment […]
Annual Accounts & Company Tax Return: Benefits of Early Filing
Filing your Annual Accounts early offers several advantages: it helps avoid penalties, enhances cash flow management, allows for proactive tax planning, ensures compliance, and supports strategic financial decisions. Early filing can speed up tax refunds! Looking for a more organised approach to filing your tax return and company accounts, avoiding last-minute stress? At NRB, we […]
FRC Amendments to FRS102
Following extensive stakeholder consultation, the Financing Reporting Council (FRC) have completed their periodic review of UK GAAP. The following outlines the details of their new requirements. Areas Affected by Changes Effective for accounting periods starting on or after 1st January 2026, the key impacted areas include: Improvements and Clarifications Additionally, there are several incremental improvements […]
Tips for Preparing Your Self-Assessment Tax Returns
As we approach the end of the current tax year, individuals and businesses are gearing up for the annual task of collating their information to enable them to file their Self-Assessment Tax Returns with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This process can often seem daunting, but with careful preparation and organisation, it can be managed […]
Tax Planning – Get ahead for 2023/24
Tax Planning plays a pivotal role and is a crucial aspect of financial management that individuals and businesses must consider. At NRB, we understand the complexities of taxation and aim to provide comprehensive guidance to our clients to ensure effective tax planning. As the current tax year draws to a close, it’s essential to consider […]
Spring Budget 2024 – Main Highlights
When Jeremy Hunt stood up to deliver the Spring Budget, one of his first statements to the Chamber was “lower taxes mean higher growth” and said it was his “long-term ambition” to continue to cut National Insurance “to make work pay”. The Chancellor didn’t deliver us with any surprises to the well-trailed, but he did […]
Rising Companies House Fees
As of 1 May 2024, businesses across the United Kingdom are set to face a significant change in their operational costs with the implementation of rising Companies House fees. This adjustment, while seemingly subtle on the surface, carries weighty implications for companies of all sizes. Navigating the Increase On 19th February 2024, Companies House declared […]
