You have a new labour supplier, a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) return due and a project spanning several sites. Is routine verification enough? The Construction Industry Scheme changes mean businesses must examine transactions potentially connected with deliberate tax non-compliance. Here is what changed and what...
Did the first Making Tax Digital (MTD) update pass you by, or are you unsure whether your submission included everything HMRC needed? Quarterly reporting is a change from annual filing. The MTD Income Tax first quarterly deadline was 7 August 2026, but you can still...
You may have hired a specialist through their own limited company because you need expertise for a project, not another permanent employee. The difficult part is deciding whether HMRC would view the arrangement in the same way. Under the IR35 off-payroll working rules for UK businesses using contractors in 2026, medium...
Effective corporation tax planning for a UK SME with a July year end starts with a reliable profit forecast before testing each decision against cash flow and commercial priorities. Our corporation tax support brings planning and compliance together, helping directors understand the likely liability and make informed decisions before 31...
The phrase UK Tourist Tax 2026 has been appearing more often in hospitality headlines, and for good reason. In England, the government has consulted on giving Mayoral Strategic Authorities the power to introduce local overnight visitor levies on paid stays. For hotels, guest houses, serviced apartments, and other operators in...
From 6 April 2026, if your total self-employment and property income is above £50,000, you must keep digital records, use compatible software, and send quarterly updates to the HMRC. Eligibility is based on gross qualifying income, not profit. At CTMP, we help clients move from an annual tax return thinking mindset to a quarterly...
The tax implications of hiring remote employees outside the UK are not a reason to avoid global talent. They are a reason to pause before approval. A short working trip, a permanent relocation, and a new overseas hire can create different outcomes for PAYE, National Insurance, social...
Selling digital services or software in the UK can seem straightforward until VAT comes into play. Many digital businesses only realise how complex VAT can be when HMRC raises a query or a customer questions a charge. From SaaS subscriptions and mobile apps to online...
Innovation is the lifeblood of the UK’s software and IT sector. From developing bespoke platforms and advancing machine learning models to improving cybersecurity systems, UK tech businesses push boundaries daily. What many do not realise is that much of this work may qualify for R&D...