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Have you validated your identity with Companies House?

August 19, 2025 Comments Off on Have you validated your identity with Companies House? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Companies House’ voluntary window to validate your identity is coming to end on the 18 November 2025 with the checks becoming mandatory from that date.

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Are further Inheritance Tax reforms on the horizon?

August 14, 2025 Comments Off on Are further Inheritance Tax reforms on the horizon? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has proven a popular avenue for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she attempts to balance the Government’s books and there is growing belief that she could introduce further measures on IHT later this year.

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Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors?

August 13, 2025 Comments Off on Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The UK’s economic picture remains uncertain ahead of the Autumn Budget and with the economy growing at a very slow pace, investors and taxpayers are feeling the pinch with a record number set to face a Dividend Tax bill. Read More

Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses?

August 12, 2025 Comments Off on Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Next year’s National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage have been hot topics of discussion with experts warning they must go up to meet the Government’s goal for it to match two thirds of median earnings.

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Taxpayers face the prospect of heavy tax bill on their savings: How can you protect your money?

August 7, 2025 Comments Off on Taxpayers face the prospect of heavy tax bill on their savings: How can you protect your money? By Joshua Leigh & Co

As the Government attempts to balance its books, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed over 2.6 million taxpayers will be hit with tax bills on their savings.

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The Business and Trade Committee are ready to fix Britain’s investment infrastructure

August 6, 2025 Comments Off on The Business and Trade Committee are ready to fix Britain’s investment infrastructure By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you have concerns about the long-term state of the British financial infrastructure, you are not alone, as the Business and Trade Committee (BTC) shares your concerns.

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UK ‘stealth taxes’: How does this affect my finances?

August 5, 2025 Comments Off on UK ‘stealth taxes’: How does this affect my finances? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Unsuspecting taxes that you often pay without realising, such as VAT (Value Added Tax) and the more recent tax freezes, are commonly referred to as ‘stealth taxation’.

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HMRC launch trial stopping Corporation Tax reminder letters: How will this affect my business?

July 31, 2025 Comments Off on HMRC launch trial stopping Corporation Tax reminder letters: How will this affect my business? By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched an initial trial that will end the sending of Corporation Tax reminder letters.

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How much thought do you give to the local area when running a business?

July 30, 2025 Comments Off on How much thought do you give to the local area when running a business? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Most of us have heard the frightening statistics that half of new businesses fail within three years of opening.

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Is your business eligible for the Employment Allowance scheme?

July 29, 2025 Comments Off on Is your business eligible for the Employment Allowance scheme? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Government’s Employment Allowance scheme is an opportunity all businesses can explore but it is important to check if your business fits the eligibility criteria.

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