Companies House Identity Verification

Companies House Identity Verification

From 18 November 2025, all company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) will need to verify their identities with Companies House before they can complete their annual Confirmation Statement filings. Talking Numbers can carry out this verification for...
What are the different rates of VAT?

What are the different rates of VAT?

VAT is a complex tax, and there are multiple rates of VAT, some of which result in you charging the same amount to a customer. There are some obvious and some subtle differences that you need to know. Standard rate (20%) The standard rate of VAT in the UK is 20%. This...
Important Changes for Employers

Important Changes for Employers

The changes to employers’ National Insurance announced in the 2024 Budget come into effect from 6 April 2025. From this date, the rate of employers’ NI will increase from 13.8% to 15%, and the threshold that employers will start paying the tax at will decrease from...