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Companies House Filing Changes Coming in 2027: What You Need to Know
Significant Companies House filing changes are on the way from April 2027, as part of the wider reforms introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency...
Key changes at Companies House – mandatory identity verification for directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs)
You may have received a notification or seen communications from Companies House about a new identity verification requirement. This is part of a wider update under...
Retirement of a Lewis Brownlee Legend – Michael Merritt Retirement
45 Years of Change, Dedication and Impact at Lewis Brownlee culminates in Michael Merrit's Retirement Michael Merritt’s retirement after 45 years with Lewis...
What Is a Person of Significant Control (PSC) and Why Does It Matter?
If you own or manage a UK company, you’ve likely come across the term Person of Significant Control (PSC). But what exactly does it mean, and why is it important?...
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings – What is it?
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (‘ATED’) is a charge due on a dwelling owned by a company, partnerships with at least one corporate member, or an investment scheme....
Furnished Holiday Lets: Critical Tax Changes from April 2025
Major changes to furnished holiday let tax rules will come into effect from April 2025. These furnished holiday let changes will remove the special status that such...
Maximising Your Pension Contributions: Essential Guide for Tax Year 2024-25
Optimising your pension contributions is one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for retirement. Making the most of available pension contribution allowances can...
Capital Gains Tax: Essential Changes for 2024-25 and Beyond
The landscape of capital gains tax changes has evolved significantly over recent months. These capital gains tax changes have major implications for property...
Changes to the Tax Rules for Non-Domiciles
Understanding Domicile and Its Tax Implications The UK tax system has long allowed individuals to be taxed differently depending on their domicile status. This has...
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