What employers need to know before benefits move to payroll. The P11D has been the way employers report staff benefits for years. That is about to change. From April 2027, most benefits will be taxed through payroll in real time, and the annual P11D will fall away for all but a couple of items. If you provide company cars, medical cover or other perks, now is the time to get ready. Here is what is happening, when, and what to do about it. The headline:- Mandatory payrolling of benefits starts...

Great British Summer Savings: a plain English guide for hospitality, leisure and attractions For ten weeks this summer, VAT drops from 20% to 5% on some family days out. It is not a blanket cut for hospitality. It is targeted, the rules are fiddly, and you have two rate changes to manage in quick succession. Here is what qualifies, what does not, and what to sort before it starts. The Basics The government has announced a temporary VAT cut called Great British Summer Savings. From 25 June to...

A simple guide for Directors and PSCs to help them find their Companies House Identity Verification Details If you are a Director or a Person with Significant Control (PSC) of an organisation, you now need to verify your identity for Companies House, the first step is understanding when it applies to you. This guide shows you exactly where to look on the Companies House website to find that information. Step 1: Go to Companies House Visit the Companies House service and search for your...