Starting up a new business can be a daunting prospect.


The assistance and support of a pro-active accountancy firm, can not only provide peace of mind but also help to maximise the chance of survival in the first 12 months and, ultimately, for the business to be a success and maximise profits and wealth transfer for the business owner.

Cartwrights offer advice to budding business owners and can provide a comprehensive range of support services! Ranging from advice on the best business structure to operate in, setting up companies for our clients, and creating a tailor-made range of services specifically for our new business start-up client. Our tailored services can include bookkeeping and VAT return preparation, payroll management, year-end accounts and pro-active, joined up tax advice for both the business and business owner.

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September 23, 2026
Update on UK VAT refunds for non-UK businesses

HMRC have updated guidance on UK VAT refunds for non-UK businesses in a VAT group. Revenue & Customs Brief 10 (2026) explains changes to how non-UK businesses in a VAT group should make future UK VAT refund claims and the transitional arrangements. It also explains how to ask HMRC to reconsider claims made since 1 January 2021 that have been refused.

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September 21, 2026
England’s new tourist tax

Mayors across England are to be given the power to charge a tourist tax on overnight stays which would apply to British and foreign visitors alike.

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September 17, 2026
Government promises growth for space industry

The troubled Shetland SaxaVord Spaceport project has been saved. The £30 million rescue package for the ex-RAF station in Unst was announced the day after a rapidly rolled-out new UK space strategy was presented by the government.

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September 16, 2026
Big changes to the Apprenticeship Levy

The Apprenticeship Levy has undergone its biggest overhaul since its introduction, with major changes taking effect from 1 August 2026. For Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the most significant development is the expansion of what levy funds can be used for under the new Growth and Skills Levy. This expansion comes alongside tighter funding rules, making planning more important than ever.

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July 1, 2026
Business leaders want government to prioritise EU relationships

As the tenth anniversary of the Brexit vote passes, the Institute of Directors (IoD) has published research revealing a shift in business sentiment towards the European Union.

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June 29, 2026
Inexpensive TV advertising available for SMEs

Comcast’s Universal Ads has launched in the UK in partnership with Channel 4, ITV and Sky. It is a self-service platform that opens TV advertising up to Small to Medium-Sized (SMEs) businesses at a more affordable cost.

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June 25, 2026
Watch out, watch out, HMRC’s about

“Owners of dodgy shops that are evading tax: we are coming for you,” said Dan Tomlinson, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, as he announced that HMRC will make 30,000 high-street ‘interventions’ in the coming year as part of an initiative to tackle tax fraud and illegal activity.

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June 24, 2026
Mandatory payrolling now to be phased in

The announcement of mandatory payrolling for Benefits In Kind was originally expected to start in April 2027, but following industry pressure, it will now be introduced in two phases.

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