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UK Company Directors Can Easily Comply with the 2025 Identity Verification Requirements

How UK Company Directors Can Easily Comply with the 2025 Identity Verification Requirements

A new law for UK company directors is coming into effect under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, requiring all directors and other key company personnel to verify their identity from 2025. This change will affect company filings, compliance status, and legal obligations. If you’re a UK director or a Person with Significant Control (PSC), this article will show you exactly how to meet the requirements and avoid penalties.

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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) for 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) for 2025

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a UK tax applied to residential properties worth over £500,000 that are owned by companies, partnerships with corporate partners, or collective investment schemes. This tax aims to prevent the use of corporate structures to avoid certain taxes on high value residential properties. If your company owns such property, understanding ATED rules is important to staying compliant and avoiding penalties. In this article, we explain who must file, when to file, how the tax is calculated, and what reliefs and exemptions might be available.

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A Complete Guide to Director Overdrawn Loans and the Impact of S455 Tax

A Complete Guide to Director Overdrawn Loans and the Impact of S455 Tax

When a director borrows money from their company and does not repay it within the designated time frame, the loan becomes overdrawn. The tax implications of such a scenario are significant, especially when it triggers a Section 455 (S455) tax charge. This article explains how an overdrawn director’s loan works, how the S455 tax is applied, and what business owners or directors can do to avoid unnecessary tax costs.

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How to Claim a CIS Refund for Individual and Company Subcontractors

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a tax scheme in the UK that applies to contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry. If you’re a subcontractor, tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) may have been deducted from your payments. But, if too much tax has been taken, you might be eligible for a refund. Both individual and company subcontractors can claim this refund, but they must meet certain conditions and follow the correct process.

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