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Our latest news and views about tech accounting & tax compliance.

January 20, 2026
A detailed guide to the most common R&D tax credit mistakes HMRC now challenges, and how UK startups can avoid costly errors.
January 20, 2026
A clear guide for UK startups on how HMRC challenges R&D tax claims, what triggers enquiries, and how strong claims survive scrutiny.
By Emerald Pin January 14, 2026
The Capital Gains Tax Implications of Closing a Limited Company
January 7, 2026
Learn how UK tech startups can apportion staff time in R&D tax claims. Avoid HMRC scrutiny with clear, evidence-backed methods for engineers, product leads, and founders.
January 5, 2026
If you run a limited company, you’ve probably noticed that Companies House has been flexing its muscles a bit lately. New rules, new checks, and yes… more admin. One of the biggest changes you need to be aware of is mandatory ID verification for directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). It sounds scary but
December 23, 2025
Subcontractors, EPWs and Overseas R&D: What Still Qualifies After the April 2024 Reforms A practical guide to understanding entitlement, location rules, and evidence requirements
December 16, 2025
Discover how post-April 2024 R&D tax rules mean grant funding no longer reduces claims. Get expert guidance for funded startups to maximise relief and stay HMRC-compliant.
December 8, 2025
Learn how UK software, AI, and tech startups can build HMRC-ready R&D tax claims. Discover essential record-keeping tips, what evidence HMRC expects, and how to integrate compliance into your workflow.
November 28, 2025
A practical guide to qualifying R&D costs under the UK’s merged R&D scheme. Learn which staff, subcontractor, cloud and consumable costs you can claim in 2025 and which costs HMRC will reject.
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