Business

A new government scheme lets individuals and businesses repay wrongly claimed COVID-19 support without penalty before December 2025. Partner, Lee Green, explains what’s covered, the risks of not acting, and how Larking Gowen can help with voluntary repayments or insolvency concerns.

Director, James Rix, explains what a holding company is, when and how to set one up, and the main advantages. It outlines why many businesses consider this structure to protect assets, plan for succession, and prepare for growth, sale or investment.

North Essex is thriving – but is your business keeping pace? In this blog, Kate Quinton explores what’s driving growth in the region, how tourism is creating wider opportunities, and how Larking Gowen can help you make the most of it.

Employment Tax Manager, Tessa Brown, explains how upcoming changes to company size thresholds and lease accounting rules could affect whether businesses fall within the scope of IR35 Off-Payroll Working rules. Outlines key dates, potential impacts, and the need for proactive review.

You may have received notification from Companies House about new requirements for companies and LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships) for identity verification (IDV). Manager, George Ager, talks you through your next steps.

From April 2026, changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will introduce day-one entitlement and remove the earnings threshold. Senior Manager in our Payroll team, Dannielle Chapman, outlines the key reforms and offers practical guidance for employers to prepare.

The UK government has raised the financial thresholds that determine company size, effective for accounting periods starting on or after 6 April 2025. Director, James Nichols, discusses what this could mean for you.

Upcoming changes will impact all company directors and persons with significant control, requiring them to go through a mandatory verification process by autumn 2026.

Our Payroll specialist, Dannielle Chapman, has set out a handy list to cover employer reporting obligations for the upcoming end of tax year.

Partner, Becky Ames, discusses the Renters’ Rights Bill and the changes that landlords will be required to make as soon the bill becomes law in April.

Jo Burton, Director in our business team, looks at the Fair Payments Code and the Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship, that have been announced to support small businesses and enhance cash accessibility.

Given the major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) announced in the Autumn Budget 2024, we discuss key things to consider when reviewing your estate planning.