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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March 30, 2026
Increased Opportunities in the Public Sector for Small Businesses

For the first time, government departments have set individual targets for how much they will spend with small and medium-sized businesses (SME). In total, the government plans to spend £7.4 billion a year with SMEs by 2028.

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March 30, 2026
Extracting Dividends from Your Company Ahead of the April 2026 Tax Rise

For shareholders of owner-managed companies, dividends are still one of the most tax-efficient ways to take money out of the company. But with these increases coming in, it will be worth taking a fresh look at your extraction strategy.

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March 26, 2026
Is Faster Broadband Coming to your Premises?

A new GOV.UK service allows businesses and individuals to find out whether their address is due a broadband upgrade. By entering your postcode, you can see whether your premises or home is covered by rollout plans.

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March 25, 2026
Is Your Business Ready for 2026/27?

With 6 April 2026, ushering in the start of the new tax year, there are some changes on the way that may affect how you run and plan for your business. To help you stay ahead, we have highlighted three key updates worth having on your radar.

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