What Is Corporation Tax? A Beginner’s Guide for UK Companies
Understanding Corporation Tax is an essential part of running a limited company in the United Kingdom. Whether you are starting
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August 15, 2025
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We are Sterling & Wells — a UK-based team of accountants and tax advisors helping individuals and businesses stay fully HMRC compliant. From VAT and bookkeeping to self-assessments and tax planning, we’ve got your finances covered.
VAT Errors We See in Hospitality & How to Avoid Them
Imagine you’re running a bustling restaurant, everything’s going smoothly, and then HMRC shows up for an inspection. Within hours, they’ve
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August 13, 2025
Should You Set Up a Holding Company?
As businesses expand and business owners diversify their interests, many begin thinking about more sophisticated structures to manage their enterprises
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August 12, 2025
Understanding VAT Hospitality UK: Rates, Rules & Compliance
If you’re involved in the UK hospitality sector, you’ve probably noticed VAT (Value Added Tax) cropping up everywhere. It may
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August 11, 2025
What Is a Group Structure and Why Do Businesses Use Them?
As companies expand, they naturally outgrow their original shape. They can extend into new areas of activity, diversify their interests,
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August 11, 2025
Identity Verification with Companies House: A Complete Guide
Identity verification is now a pivotal part of the UK’s corporate governance landscape. Part of the Economic Crime and Corporate
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August 11, 2025
Identity Checks on UK Companies to Become Stricter under New Act
UK company directors and those with significant control are set for compulsory identity checks as a part of the sweeping
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August 7, 2025
18 November 2025: Start Date for Mandatory Identity Verification
From 18 November 2025, Companies House checks on identities will be a mandatory legal requirement for new and existing directors
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August 7, 2025
ECCTA: Firms Urged to Prepare for New Corporate Fraud Offence with 1 Month to Go
With only weeks remaining before a major legal change takes effect, large organizations across the UK are being advised to
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August 5, 2025