Corporation Tax Articles

Corporation tax receipts pass £100 billion

HMRC has published its latest Corporation Tax statistics. Notably, they show that receipts from corporate taxes passed £100 billion for the first time in 2025-26. This marks a significant milestone for the UK's public finances. Below, we explore the key figures and explain what they mean for your business.   The headline figures So, what do the latest numbers show? To begin with, the main...

Corporation Tax when you sell business assets

Corporation Tax when you sell business assets A limited company usually pays Corporation Tax on the profit when it sells a business asset. This profit is known as a chargeable gain. The same applies when a company otherwise disposes of an asset. Therefore, it pays to understand Corporation Tax when you sell business assets before you make any decisions.   What counts as a business asset?...

Company distribution rules and share buybacks

Company distribution rules and share buybacks Company distribution rules and share buybacks could soon change. HMRC has been consulting on plans to modernise the tax rules on company distributions. The plans also cover repayments of capital from companies. HMRC published the consultation on 23 June 2026, and it closed on 14 September 2026. Shareholders and their advisers should therefore watch...

Tax to pay when you get a pension

You may have to pay Income Tax on your pension if your total annual taxable income exceeds your Personal Allowance....

Paying the 2025-26 Child Benefit tax charge

Taxpayers who need to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) for 2025-26 may be able to pay it...

New tax return requirements for company directors

Company directors who complete a self-assessment tax return should be aware of new mandatory reporting requirements that came into effect...

Business confidence rises but is it time to invest?

UK business confidence is rising, but only 17% of businesses plan to increase investment in the next three months. Here,...

Late payments: Is your business at risk?

60% of UK SMEs say customers take longer to pay than a year ago, and the average amount owed is...

Corporation tax receipts pass £100 billion

HMRC’s latest statistics show that receipts from corporate taxes passed £100 billion for the first time in 2025-26. Here, we...

New customs system for Northern Ireland trade

From 20 October 2026, businesses moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland must use the new TSS platform. Here,...

Reporting property gains

If you sell a UK residential property, you usually need to report and pay any Capital Gains Tax within 60...

Capital allowances restricted for project development costs

A recent Supreme Court decision means capital allowances will probably be restricted for some predevelopment costs. Here, we explain the...
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