ARB Accountants

25/05/2026

⚡ Did you know a limited company director driving a £40,000 electric company car pays just £40 a month in personal tax?

Compare that to over £370 a month for the same car with a petrol engine. That's a difference of over £12,000 across a three-year lease.

Leasing an electric vehicle through your limited company gives you:

✅ Reduced Benefit-in-Kind tax (3% for EVs in 2025/26 vs up to 37% for petrol/diesel)
✅ Full lease payments deductible against corporation tax
✅ Up to 50% VAT reclaim on lease payments (100% if business use only)

But the structure has to be right. Using a personal contract hire instead of business contract hire, or getting the home charging reimbursement wrong, are two mistakes that can cost more than expected.

If you're a director thinking about an electric company car, it's worth speaking to an accountant before you sign anything.

Read the full breakdown here 👇
https://arb.accountants/lease-electric-car-through-limited-company/

How to lease an electric car through your limited company, claim the tax benefits, and calculate the BIK charge. Updated for 2025/26 with a worked example.

11/02/2026

Want to start a business in the UK?
Don’t register until you read this!

Most founders get stuck on:
❓ Choosing the right structure
💸 Costs & hidden fees
🕒 How long registration really takes

This step-by-step UK business registration guide cuts through the confusion.

👉 Learn how to register with Companies House the right way — and avoid costly mistakes.

👉Read now : https://arb.accountants/how-to-register-a-new-business/

Understanding how to register a new business in the UK is not just about paperwork, it is about creating legal credibility with HMRC, banks, suppliers, ... Read More

28/01/2026

Cash Flow Planning isn’t just about numbers it’s about control, clarity, and confidence.

Discover how UK investors can align income, investments, and long-term goals in a changing market.

Read the full guide: https://arb.accountants/cash-flow-planning/

Cash Flow Planning is a structured way of mapping how money moves through an investor’s financial life over time, rather than looking at finances in ... Read More

07/01/2026

⚠️ Your £375 penalty just became £750 because you filed late twice in a row.

Most UK directors don't know this: Companies House penalties DOUBLE automatically if you're late two years running.

Even dormant companies with zero tax liability aren't exempt.
What won't save you:
❌ "My accountant forgot"
❌ "I was busy"
❌ "Software crashed"

What actually works:
✅ File 2-3 months before your deadline
✅ Check acceptance confirmations (rejected = late)
✅ Track your accounting reference date

Late filing also damages your credit score, blocks funding, and can trigger director disqualification.

Get the full penalty breakdown, deadlines, and appeal process 👇
https://arb.accountants/companies-house-late-filing-penalties/

Learn how to avoid companies house late filing penalties, understand deadlines, fines, and what to do if your accounts or confirmation statement are overdue.

26/12/2025

The dividend allowance is now just £500 for 2025/26

That's down from £2,000 just two years ago.

Even modest dividend income now triggers tax and reporting obligations.

If you're a company director or investor, you need to know:
✅How dividends are taxed above £500
✅When you must report to HMRC
✅How to plan efficiently and stay compliant

Read the full guide 👇
https://arb.accountants/dividend-allowance-2025-26/

Dividend allowance 2025/26 explained, new HMRC reporting rules, tax rates, thresholds, and how investors and directors should plan dividends.

11/12/2025

Are you claiming every allowable expense as a landlord? 💼

From repairs and insurance to the replacement of domestic items relief, understanding what you can claim makes a significant difference to your rental profit.

Many landlords miss out on legitimate deductions or make costly errors when separating repairs from improvements. Our latest guide breaks down:

✅ Common landlord expenses that are fully deductible
✅ How finance cost rules affect your tax bill
✅ What the replacement of domestic items relief covers
✅ Mistakes that trigger HMRC scrutiny
✅ How to maintain accurate records and maximise your claims

Whether you manage one property or a full portfolio, this comprehensive article explains exactly what counts as allowable expenses and how to claim them correctly.

Read the full guide now 👇
https://arb.accountants/allowable-expenses-for-landlords/

09/12/2025

Are you a UK sole trader?

You might be paying more tax than you need to simply because you’re not sure which expenses you can and can’t claim.

Most self-employed individuals lose money every year due to confusion between allowable vs disallowed expenses, capital vs revenue costs, and mixed-use items like home utilities or mobile bills.

📌 In this guide, you’ll learn:
✨ What counts as an allowable business expense
✨ What you should never claim (and why HMRC rejects it)
✨ The difference between simplified expenses vs actual costs
✨ Real examples ,travel, office, marketing, equipment & more
✨ Common pitfalls that trigger HMRC scrutiny

Take control of your finances, avoid costly mistakes, and keep more of what you earn.

A must-read for every UK sole trader. 👇

Understanding sole trader expenses is essential for any self employed individual who wants to manage tax exposure responsibly and maintain accurate financial records. In UK ... Read More