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2025/26 limited company tax deadlines: never miss a filing date again
If you run a limited company, you must keep on top of several monthly, quarterly and annual filing obligations. Here is a quick summary before we cover each one in detail.
HMRC confirms joint PAYE liability for agencies in new umbrella rules from 2026
HMRC has published a detailed policy paper setting out how it intends to tackle tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market from April 2026.
Government confirms Loan Charge settlement scheme for 32,000 workers
The government has outlined a new settlement scheme for individuals with outstanding Loan Charge liabilities. However, industry experts point out that the operators of these schemes have managed to escape “scot-free”.
Autumn Budget 2025 – dividend tax hike, salary sacrifice, income tax freeze
The Chancellor has completed her Autumn Budget statement, formally confirming the major tax measures leaked earlier in the day – most notably another increase to dividend tax and salary sacrifice changes.
Limited company directors face 2p dividend tax hike from April 2026
Reports suggest the Chancellor may raise dividend tax by up to 4 points in the November Budget, affecting limited company directors.
What is Open Banking, and what are the benefits for businesses?
What is Open Banking? How does Open Banking work, and what’s in store for Open Banking in 2025?
Government confirms employment status consultation by end of 2025
A major review of employment status is coming in 2025. Find out what it could mean for contractors, IR35, and the self-employed.
Mandatory identity checks for company directors – what you need to know
From November 2025, all company directors and persons of significant control (PSC) must complete formal identity verification with Companies House.
HMRC’s umbrella tax liability shift: why IT recruitment agencies face new financial risk
From April 2026, IT agencies will be liable for umbrella company tax failures. Find out how to prepare for HMRC’s biggest compliance shift in years.
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