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April 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 issue of our newsletter.

As part of the changes being gradually introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT), identity verification is set to become a Companies House requirement.

This is one of a number of changes that the Act is making to better protect the data held at Companies House.

Identity verification will ultimately become a compulsory part of incorporation and new appointments for new directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).

All existing directors and PSCs will also need to verify their identity as part of the annual confirmation statement filing. See our lead article for more information.

Data protection and cyber security is a key concern for all businesses. We have seen a considerable increase in the number of fake emails, particularly those purporting to be from HMRC. We all need to remain vigilant.

Below is our round-up of the latest tax and business news. Please contact us if you want to talk about how these updates affect you or your business. We are here to support you!

Identity verification coming to Companies House

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)

What is the optimum director’s salary 2025/26?

UK Government requests views to shape response to US tariffs

Leadership Lessons for Growing Your Business

Child Benefit Increases from 7 April: What Employers Need to Know

Workplace rules on separating recycling and waste now in force

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax regime extended to smaller businesses

NMW and NLW changes April 2025

Higher tax threshold for side hustles: What could it mean for you?

Your voice could be your password

Are you bamboozled by new technology? Bite-size guides could help