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Many business owners assume they can simply strike off a company even if it has outstanding debts. However, creditors can object to the strike-off, and in many cases this route is not allowed at all. If a LTD company cannot pay its debts, a formal insolvency procedure may be required instead of strike off. Directors…
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If a UK Ltd company is no longer trading, it must still be formally closed. Simply stopping business activity does not remove legal obligations to HMRC and Companies House. If the company has not traded for at least 3 months, has no debts, and meets other conditions, it may be eligible for voluntary strike off…
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Many self-employed individuals incorrectly assume that any partially business-related expense can be claimed in full. In reality, HMRC only allows the business proportion of mixed-use costs. This commonly applies to mobile phones, internet bills, vehicles, and working-from-home expenses. Another overlooked mistake is failing to set aside tax throughout the year. Since tax is not deducted…
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One of the most common mistakes is mixing personal and company finances. Company funds belong to the company, not the director, and using a business account for personal expenses can lead to additional tax liabilities and accounting issues. Another frequent mistake is missing filing deadlines with Companies House and HMRC or failing to maintain up-to-date…
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If you are self-employed, it is important to understand that not every payment made from your business account can be treated as a business expense. According to HMRC rules, expenses must be incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your business. Money spent on personal needs is not an allowable business expense and cannot…
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When hiring an employee in the UK, employers collect key payroll data including personal details, address, start date, National Insurance number, and tax information for PAYE. Without this information, payroll processing and HMRC reporting cannot be completed correctly. A Right to Work check must be carried out before the employee’s first working day. The employer…
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Employers often miscalculate holiday entitlement for part-time or zero-hours staff and fail to correctly track irregular working patterns. These errors can quickly lead to compliance issues. Another frequent mistake is not including regular overtime or commission in holiday pay calculations, which can result in underpayment and backdated claims. We help businesses audit payroll processes, fix…
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Holiday pay is not always calculated only based on basic salary. In many cases, regular overtime, commission payments, and certain allowances must also be included. This is especially important for employees with variable hours or irregular income. If holiday pay is calculated incorrectly, employees may receive less than they are legally entitled to. This can…
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Most employees in the UK are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave each year. For someone working 5 days a week, this usually equals 28 days of holiday. For part-time employees, holiday entitlement is calculated proportionally to the hours or days worked. This is one of the areas where employers often make mistakes,…
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The use of artificial intelligence by HMRC means a higher level of scrutiny for every submitted tax return. Algorithms can quickly detect even minor mistakes, discrepancies between reports, or unusual financial transactions. For businesses, this increases the level of risk: more frequent HMRC enquiries, additional investigations, potential penalties, and the need to explain even small…
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