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What is an ERN (PAYE Reference Number) and why do I need it?

Published in Business finance on April 24, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

An ERN (Employer Reference Number) is issued to every UK company that registers as an employer. It is also referred to as a PAYE reference number because it is used as a unique identifier by HMRC when processing payroll…

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Tags: accounting, company records, employment, HMRC, PAYE

When do you have to register for VAT?

Published in Business finance on April 10, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

Your business must register for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if, over the past 12 months, your ‘taxable supplies’ (defined later in this article) have exceeded the VAT registration threshold. This applies to…

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Tags: business finance, HMRC, taxation, VAT

Inform Direct product update – September 2023

Published in Inform Direct news on September 26, 2023 by Jayne Challinor

Responding to customer requests, we’re pleased to be releasing a helpful new feature this month.…

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Tags: HMRC, news, VAT

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Coronavirus and Company Secretarial Responsibilities

Published in News and opinion on May 4, 2020 by Johnathan Korchak

The impact of coronavirus continues to be felt in many ways by UK businesses, with advice and support from their professional advisers becoming more important than ever.…

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Tags: accounts, AGM, Companies House, filing deadlines, furlough, HMRC, stock transfer forms, strike off

What are the filing requirements for a limited company?

Published in Company records on February 25, 2018 by Johnathan Korchak

When you form a limited company, it’s easy to forget about all the different statutory filing obligations you’ll face on an ongoing basis. If you keep on top of it, these filing requirements needn’t get out of control…

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Tags: Companies House, filing, HMRC

How do I tell HMRC my new company is dormant?

Published in Company formation on February 15, 2018 by Eunice Brain

This article explains the process of registering a new company as dormant. We also provide a free template letter that can be used to inform HMRC of the new company’s dormant status.…

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Tags: Company Formation, dormant companies, HMRC

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