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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June 11, 2026
Amendments made to 2026 Supporting Small Business Relief

A letter to local authorities confirms amendments that the government has made to the eligibility criteria for Supporting Small Business Relief, a scheme available in England.

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June 10, 2026
Pressure selling tactics ruled to be illegal

A High Court order has confirmed that Emma Sleep, a mattress seller, behaved illegally and broke consumer law by using misleading countdown timers, false ‘high demand’ messages and ‘discount claims’.

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June 8, 2026
Why every growing business needs a business plan

You have the idea, the energy, and maybe even your first customers. So why slow down to write a business plan? It can seem like something banks ask for, but not something that really helps you run your business.

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June 4, 2026
Temporary VAT reduction on children’s meals, tickets and family attractions

The government has announced a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children’s meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer.

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