Hillier Hopkins

Hillier Hopkins Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers | Friendly Expertise We have a simple but effective way of doing business. We call it "friendly expertise".

Established in 1933, Hillier Hopkins is now one of the region’s leading independent Chartered Accountants with four offices in London and the South-East. We provide advice and support to individuals and businesses ranging from small family enterprises to large international corporations. Whether you are an ambitious entrepreneur with a growing business, a Finance Director of a mature company, or p

lanning your retirement, we would like to help you achieve your goals. As our Managing Principal, Grant Franklin explains, "We place huge importance on our relationships with our clients. It's at the centre of everything we do." To find out more about how we could help you, call us on +44(0)330 024 3200 and talk to one of our friendly experts.

Mandatory ID verification is one of the biggest changes to Companies House in decades, aimed at improving transparency a...
22/07/2026

Mandatory ID verification is one of the biggest changes to Companies House in decades, aimed at improving transparency and tackling economic crime. Millions have already completed the process, but many directors and PSCs still need to verify before the November 2026 deadline.

Our latest article looks at the progress so far, the challenges businesses are facing, and what companies should do now to avoid filing disruption.

Read more: https://hillierhopkins.co.uk/insight-posts/has-companies-house-id-verification-worked/

Wishing the best of luck to all the brilliant and inspiring women shortlisted for the Women Leaders Awards 2026 tonight!...
16/07/2026

Wishing the best of luck to all the brilliant and inspiring women shortlisted for the Women Leaders Awards 2026 tonight!

We're proud to be the headline sponsor of these awards and help celebrate this incredible group of women.

The Government has confirmed that reforms to the Low Value Imports scheme will be introduced by October 2028 at the late...
15/07/2026

The Government has confirmed that reforms to the Low Value Imports scheme will be introduced by October 2028 at the latest, bringing changes that could affect overseas sellers, online marketplaces and UK businesses that import goods.

At the same time, businesses should stay alert to a wider range of tax and duty changes that may impact costs, compliance obligations and supply chain planning.

Our latest insights explain:
✅ What the Low Value Imports reform means in practice
✅ Who is likely to be affected
✅ The wider tax and duty changes businesses need to be aware of
✅ Steps organisations can take to prepare

Read the articles below:
🔗 Low Value Imports reform confirmed for October 2028 at the latest
https://hillierhopkins.co.uk/insight-posts/low-value-imports-reform-confirmed-for-october-2028-at-the-latest/

🔗 Tax and duty changes: what businesses need to know
https://hillierhopkins.co.uk/insight-posts/tax-and-duty-changes-what-businesses-need-to-know/

If you'd like to discuss how these changes could affect your business, our Customs Duty and VAT specialists are here to help.

What a wonderful time at The Hospice of St Francis Summer Party last week! Set in the beautiful hospice gardens, it was ...
14/07/2026

What a wonderful time at The Hospice of St Francis Summer Party last week! Set in the beautiful hospice gardens, it was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the incredible work this amazing charity does. We’re proud to be a corporate partner and to support the vital care and services they provide. Thank you for a truly memorable event.

💻 Academies investing in laptops? Don’t assume the VAT is recoverable.While laptops are now central to modern teaching, ...
14/07/2026

💻 Academies investing in laptops? Don’t assume the VAT is recoverable.

While laptops are now central to modern teaching, HMRC does not generally consider them to be “closely related” to the provision of education for VAT purposes. Getting the VAT treatment wrong could lead to unexpected liabilities, interest, and penalties.

Our latest insight explains HMRC’s position and what academy finance teams need to consider before making technology investments.

Read more: https://hillierhopkins.co.uk/insight-posts/vat-treatment-of-laptops-in-academies/

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