As of 2025, Companies House is rolling out a new identity verification process—and if you run a limited company, you’ll be expected to comply. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changing, who it affects, and what you need to do. Read more
As a UK-based author, navigating the complexities of Value-Added Tax (VAT) can be as intricate as plotting a novel. One crucial aspect to understand is the impact of VAT on subscriptions for services based overseas. It’s essential to ensure that Read more
If you’re already VAT registered but your sales have dipped below the VAT threshold then is it worth staying VAT registered? Here’s some things to think about. Advantages of staying VAT registered You don’t have to worry about whether you Read more
It can be tempting to set up a new company whenever you have a new business idea – like a joint venture with another author. But, you need to be aware of the associate company rules, which can significantly affect Read more
This wasn’t a particularly radical Budget but, after 13 years in power, you’d expect tax policy to already be broadly in line with the political outlook of the Government. And radical didn’t go particularly well for the last guy… Here’s Read more
The deadline for paying self assessment tax for the 21/22 tax year was 31 January 2023. Interest is payable on any late payment but there’s also a whopping 5% surcharge due on any unpaid self assessment tax which is still Read more
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is a government-backed scheme that protects consumers in the event that a financial institution fails. The limit of compensation per financial institution is £85,000 so, if you have more than this in one account, Read more
If you do not submit your tax return on time or pay the tax you owe, there are several penalties, interest, and surcharges that you may be subject to. Penalties: If you file your tax return late, you will be Read more
We hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for all your support over the last 12 months. We’re not sending out Writer Tax Christmas Cards this year and have made a donation in support Read more
Getting an pure electric car can have some great tax benefits if you run your own company. Here’s a quick summary Tax relief on the cost of the car If you buy a new electric car then you get the Read more
