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Business owner reviewing company withdrawals and a possible director's loan after taking too much money from a limited company

08 Oct 26

What Happens If I Take Too Much Money Out of My Limited Company?

Joe Palmer

Limited Companies · Directors’ Loans · Dividends What Happens If I Take Too Much Money Out of My Limited Company? You transferred money from the company to yourself, but now the accounts suggest you were not entitled to take all of it. What happens next depends on what the payment…

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03 Sep 26

Key Tax Deadlines from September 2026 to January 2027

Joe Palmer

Tax deadlines & business planning Key Tax Deadlines from September 2026 to January 2027: What Businesses Need to Know. VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, CIS, Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital all have important dates coming up over the next five months. Here are the deadlines business owners should have on…

Overdue customer invoice, calculator and cash flow dashboard on a small business finance desk

25 Aug 26

Late-Paying Customers: Protect Your Small Business Cash Flow

Joe Palmer

Cash flow & credit control Late-Paying Customers: How to Protect Your Small Business Cash Flow. Making the sale is only half the job. Until the money reaches your bank account, your business still has to fund wages, suppliers, tax and everything else needed to keep operating. Quick answer. The best…

Office desk with calendar, calculator and business paperwork representing the 2026 P11D deadline for employer expenses and benefits.

20 May 26

P11D Deadline 2026: What Employers Need to Report by 6 July

Joe Palmer

Employer Tax Compliance P11D Deadline 2026: What Employers Need to Report by 6 July Employers who provide taxable benefits or reimbursed expenses to employees and directors must check whether they need to submit P11D and P11D(b) forms by 6 July 2026. Quick answer: what is the P11D deadline for 2026?…

Calendar showing key UK tax filing deadlines from March to August 2026 with alarm clock representing compliance timing

02 Mar 26

UK Tax Filing Deadlines March to August 2026 | RiverView Portfolio Accountants

Joe Palmer

UK Tax Filing Deadlines: March to August 2026 Missing a tax deadline is expensive. Interest. Automatic penalties. Escalating surcharges. And unnecessary stress. This guide sets out the key UK tax and statutory filing deadlines from March to August 2026 so business owners, landlords and company directors can stay compliant and…

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29 Jan 26

Major Companies House Profit and Loss Filing Changes Paused

Joe Palmer

Small Company Directors: Major Companies House Profit and Loss Filing Changes Paused What This Means for You and Your Business If you run a small limited company, you may have seen headlines over the last year suggesting that your full profit and loss account could soon become publicly available at…

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06 Aug 25

Scam Alert: Fake Letters Targeting New UK Company Directors

Joe Palmer

How UK Business Owners Can Spot and Avoid Company Formation Scams If you’ve recently started a business or filed with Companies House, be careful — scammers are watching. We’re seeing a rise in official-looking letters and emails sent to directors shortly after forming a company. These scams often impersonate government…

Gov UK website, on the Companies House Page

01 Aug 25

ECCTA Implementation Timeline: What Businesses Must Know

Joe Palmer

ECCTA Implementation Timeline: What Businesses Must Know August 6th 2025 Important Update: Identity Verification for Directors and PSCs From 18th November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity with Companies House. This change is part of the Economic Crime and…

10 Jul 25

600K HMRC Penalties Issued to Low-Income Earners

Joe Palmer

600K HMRC Penalties Issued to Low-Income Earners HMRC penalties on low-income earners have soared, with over 600,000 late-filing fines issued to individuals who owe no income tax. If you fall into this group, self-employed on modest earnings, you’re still at risk of automatic £100 penalties, escalating into four- or five-figure…

27 Mar 25

2025 Spring Budget Summary

Joe Palmer

2025 Spring Budget Summary In the 2025 Spring Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening HMRC’s ability to combat tax evasion and avoidance. These measures are designed to enhance compliance, modernize tax administration, and ensure a fairer tax system. Increased Investment in HMRC Compliance The…