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  CrossCountry Accountants : February 2026 Welcome to the February 2026 edition of our tax and accounting update. With the 31 January Self-Assessment deadline now behind us, the focus for many businesses shifts from retrospective filing to proactive planning for the new tax year. February 2026 is a pivotal month, marking the implementation of the new Companies House fee structure and the final countdown to significant April changes. Here are the key updates you need to know. 1. Companies House: New Fees are Now Live As of 1 February 2026 , the higher fee structure at Companies House is officially in effect. These increases are designed to fund the Registrar’s expanded powers to investigate and remove inaccurate information. Updated Filing Fees (Effective 1 February 2026): New Company Incorporation £100 (was £50)  Confirmation Statement (Annual) £50 (was £34)  Voluntary Strike-off £13 (was £33)  Note: The fee for voluntary strike-off is one of the few that has actua...
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CrossCountry Accountants: January 2026 Update

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Welcome to the January edition of our tax and accounting update. January 2026 marks a historic shift in UK reporting and compliance. While the 31 January Self‑Assessment deadline is the immediate priority, this month also sees the “Day 1” launch of the most significant accounting standard changes in a decade. 1. Companies House: Major Fee Increases & New Compliance Rules Companies House is raising fees significantly from 1 February 2026 to fund its expanded enforcement powers. Fee Changes (Effective 1 February 2026) Digital Incorporation: £50 → £100 Confirmation Statement (Digital): £34 → £50 Voluntary Strike‑off (Digital): £33 → £13 Compulsory ID Verification (Now Live) All directors and PSCs must complete identity verification. Unverified individuals risk rejected filings and potential enforcement action. Registered Email Address All companies must maintain a registered email address for Companies House statutory notices. Not ...
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CrossCountry Accountants : December 2025 Welcome to this month’s edition of UK Tax and Accounting updates. With the Autumn Budget now delivered and the Finance Bill published, December is a pivotal month for businesses and individuals to digest new legislation and prepare for 2026. Below we highlight the most urgent developments and compliance actions. 1. Autumn Budget 2025 – Key Measures Now Law The Chancellor’s announcements on 26 November are now embedded in the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2024–26, published on 4 December2. Partnership NICs : Draft legislation confirms a new Employer-style NIC charge on LLP and partnership profits, effective April 2026. Firms should model the impact immediately. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) : Reforms include tighter rules on share reorganisations and Employee Ownership Trusts. Expect higher effective rates and reduced relief scope. Inheritance Tax (IHT): Anti-avoidance rules for trusts and non-long-term UK residents are introduced, alongside capped trust charg...
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