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The P11D Is Being Phased Out. Here's What Every Director Needs to Know Before April 2027.

From April 2027, most benefits in kind must be reported through payroll in real time. The P11D process is being phased out. Here's what's changing, what it means for directors, and what to do now.

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The P11D Is Being Phased Out. Here's What Every Director Needs to Know Before April 2027.
Tax & Planning

The P11D Is Being Phased Out. Here's What Every Director Needs to Know Before April 2027.

From April 2027, most benefits in kind must be reported through payroll in real time. The P11D process is being phased out. Here's what's changing, what it means for directors, and what to do now.

18 August 20264 min read
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A New Prime Minister, a Budget on 28 October. Here's What Founders Should Be Thinking About Now.
Growth & Strategy

A New Prime Minister, a Budget on 28 October. Here's What Founders Should Be Thinking About Now.

Andy Burnham became PM on 20 July. The Autumn Budget is confirmed for 28 October. With 11 weeks until the biggest fiscal event of the year, here's how founders should be using the time.

11 August 20264 min read
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Your Business Could Now Face an Inheritance Tax Bill. Here's What Changed.
Tax & Planning

Your Business Could Now Face an Inheritance Tax Bill. Here's What Changed.

From April 2026, Business Property Relief is capped at £2.5 million. For the first time, a successful trading business can generate a significant IHT liability. Here's what founders need to know.

5 August 20264 min read
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HMRC Is Redesigning How It Works With Small Businesses. Here's What's Coming.
Growth & Strategy

HMRC Is Redesigning How It Works With Small Businesses. Here's What's Coming.

HMRC's Tax Update 2026 launched on 23 June with 40 measures covering simplification, digitalisation, and compliance. Here's what it signals for founders — and why the direction of travel matters.

28 July 20264 min read
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EIS Limits Have Doubled. Here's What That Means if You're Raising This Year.
Growth & Strategy

EIS Limits Have Doubled. Here's What That Means if You're Raising This Year.

The Finance Act 2026 doubled EIS company limits from April 2026. Companies that previously outgrew EIS may now qualify again. Here's what changed and how to use it.

21 July 20264 min read
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HMRC Wants to Collect Your Tax Sooner. Here's What the Timely Payments Consultation Means for Founders.
Tax & Planning

HMRC Wants to Collect Your Tax Sooner. Here's What the Timely Payments Consultation Means for Founders.

HMRC opened a consultation on 23 June proposing to collect Self Assessment tax in-year from 2029. The total bill won't increase — but the timing will. Here's what founders need to know now.

14 July 20264 min read
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