by FMY Chartered Accountants | Jan 20, 2026 | Business
You’ve built a profitable £10M business. Private equity interest is starting to knock. Your accountant says your books are “clean.” Then due diligence begins, and everything falls apart. This scenario plays out more often than you’d think. Because there’s a world of...
by FMY Chartered Accountants | Jan 1, 2026 | Business
Companies House has introduced identity verification requirements for company directors and persons with significant control, marking a significant shift in UK company registration. The new regime, which commenced on 18 November 2025, forms part of the Economic Crime...
by FMY Chartered Accountants | Nov 27, 2025 | Business
Introduction Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, announcing £26 billion in tax increases alongside measures aimed at cutting the cost of living and reducing NHS waiting lists. This marks one of the most significant fiscal...
by FMY Chartered Accountants | Nov 17, 2025 | Business
A seismic shift in estate planning From 6 April 2026, the full 100% relief from inheritance tax will be restricted to the first £1 million of combined agricultural and business property, with anything above this receiving only 50% relief. This represents one of the...
by FMY Chartered Accountants | Nov 10, 2025 | Business
Understanding the economic landscape ahead UK GDP is forecast to grow by 0.9% in 2026, before accelerating to 1.3% in 2027, with the economy expected to slow towards the end of 2025 due to the combined effects of a fragile global economy, tighter fiscal policy and...
by FMY Chartered Accountants | Nov 3, 2025 | Business
The sustainability reporting revolution arrives Consultations on the UK’s new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements standards began in Q1 2025, with implementation from January 2026. While immediate requirements affect primarily larger companies, the implications...
