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Companies House ID Checks: What Directors Need to Do Now
If you’re a company director or a person with significant control (PSC), Companies House identity checks are now a legal requirement. These checks were introduced as part of wider reforms to reduce fraud and improve the accuracy of the public register – and they’re no longer optional.
If you haven’t yet completed your identity verification, or you’re unsure whether you’ve done everything required, this guide, that the Dunkley’s team have put together, explains what you need to do now, how to check your position, and how to stay compliant.
Salary, Dividends and Pensions: Your 2026 Pay Guide
Paying yourself from your business sounds straightforward, but once you start weighing up salary, dividends and pensions, it quickly becomes more nuanced. The “right” mix depends on profits, cashflow and your wider personal circumstances – such as child benefit, student loans or whether you’re close to a higher tax band.
This guide explains the main options for the 2025/26 tax year, highlights the key thresholds that tend to shape decisions and shows how each route fits into a sensible overall plan. Think of it as a reference point you can return to as the year progresses.
Inheritance Tax Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know
In late December 2025, the UK Government announced a major change to inheritance tax reliefs that has significant implications for business owners, farmers and family estates. These updates will be introduced from 6 April 2026, and they underline why proactive planning and good tax advice matter now more than ever.
How to Prepare for a Business Audit: What You Need to Know About Compliance
Preparing for an audit is rarely anyone’s favourite task, but it is an unavoidable part of...
How AI is Changing the Tax Sector: What Businesses Should Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) might sound like something reserved for tech giants, but it’s already playing a growing role in everyday business – including tax. At Dunkley’s, we work closely with businesses across Bristol and the South West, and we’re seeing how AI is starting to change the way tax advice is delivered, from compliance to planning and decision-making.
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