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Don’t get caught out by ATED – what you need to know

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a UK tax charged on companies and certain other entities that own residential property valued above £500,000.
It was introduced by the government in 2013 to discourage the use of corporate “envelopes” to hold high-value residential properties.
It is an annual tax charge payable by Companies, Partnerships with a corporate partner and collective investments schemes which hold residential property.

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30th March 2026

Spring Statement 2026: What Businesses Should Expect on 3 March

The Spring Statement will be delivered in Parliament on 3 March, giving an update on the state of the UK economy and the government’s financial outlook.
Unlike the Autumn Budget, the Spring Statement is unlikely to be used for big tax decisions. For businesses it is a useful event as it may set the tone for the months ahead and could give early clues about future tax and spending pressures.

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27th February 2026
FRS102 changes

Important Changes Are Coming to FRS 102

Effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, significant changes are being introduced to FRS 102. Small (or micro) businesses that currently apply section 1A of FRS 102 will also be affected by these changes.

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22nd October 2025
Named and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage

Named and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage

In its latest round of investigations, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named 518 employers who have failed to pay the National Living or National Minimum Wage correctly to their staff.

A total of £7.4 million will be paid by these employers to almost 60,000 workers. In addition, the employers face financial penalties of up to 200% of the amount they underpaid.

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13th June 2025

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