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 24, 2026
Changes to Self Assessment reporting for directors

HMRC have clarified the position on Self Assessment tax return reporting requirements for directors of close companies and updated their guidance for directors of charities.

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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

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February 16, 2026
HMRC Moves to GOV.UK One Login for New Users

HM Revenue & Customs has started using GOV.UK One Login for taxpayers signing up to its digital services for the first time.

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February 12, 2026
One Million Miss the Tax Return Filing Deadline

HMRC has estimated that around a million people missed the 31 January 2026 Self Assessment tax return filing deadline.

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February 11, 2026
CMA Proposes New Rules to Give Businesses More Control Over Google Search

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a set of proposed measures aimed at increasing fairness, transparency and choice for businesses and consumers using Google’s search services in the UK.

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February 9, 2026
Deadline Approaching for Business Rates Valuation Checks

Enterprises that pay business rates are being encouraged to check their current property valuation and make sure the details held by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are correct.

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