PORT Accountants

PORT Accountants A good accountant does so much more than just count. We are a forward looking practice who firmly believes our clients come first.

We feel that by developing a close partner -client relationship we are better placed to offer you the services that best suit your business, and assist you in achieving your financial objectives whilst ensuring you suffer the least amount of tax. We offer accountancy, audit and taxation services to a broad range of sole traders, owner managed businesses, limited companies and social enterprises –

in fact we can accommodate anything from the smallest tax return to the largest privately owned companies.

Alert: Did you know certain business sales or share disposals might trigger a reduced 18% Capital Gains Tax rate? Find o...
29/05/2026

Alert: Did you know certain business sales or share disposals might trigger a reduced 18% Capital Gains Tax rate? Find out why this could matter for your next move. Read on to see if you're eligible for a valuable tax relief and how it could impact your financial planning.

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When this relief is available, a reduced 18% rate (2026-27) of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies.  To qualify for BADR, cert

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to ge...
28/05/2026

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to get verified. Most can do it online or in person at selected Post Offices. Don't miss out, find out why this matters to you today.

Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a 12-month transition period for identity verification.  Companies House is introducing the n

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect you...
27/05/2026

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect your bottom line and pension rights. Read on to get the details landlords often overlook.

When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to consider. However, rental income is generally taxable. For individuals, the first £1,000 of rental income is tax-free under the property allowance. Where rental income exceeds this

Hidden changes in tax rules may mean many could be paying more tax without noticing. Wage rises might be pushing you int...
27/05/2026

Hidden changes in tax rules may mean many could be paying more tax without noticing. Wage rises might be pushing you into higher tax bands — find out why it matters now.

The freezing of tax thresholds can result in a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'fiscal drag'. This occurs when tax allowances and rate bands remain unchanged while wages and inflation increase. As earnings rise, more taxpayers are ‘dragged’ into paying tax or moving to high

Alert for small businesses: A VAT scheme lets you pay VAT only when your customers pay you. Could this be the cash flow ...
26/05/2026

Alert for small businesses: A VAT scheme lets you pay VAT only when your customers pay you. Could this be the cash flow boost you need? Find out why this matters now and if you could qualify.

The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can help businesses improve cash flow by allowing VAT to be accounted for when customers actually pay invoices, rather than when invoices are issued. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses that offer credit terms or experience

Urgent update for self-employed and landlords: Your choice of software for Making Tax Digital matters. Find out what fea...
26/05/2026

Urgent update for self-employed and landlords: Your choice of software for Making Tax Digital matters. Find out what features to look out for and why some can even link spreadsheets directly with HMRC. Ready to make the switch? Read on to see which tools suit you best.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now in force for many self-employed individuals and landlords. Since 6 April 2026, taxpayers with qualifying business or property income exceeding £50,000 are required to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using compatibl

Alert: You might need to register for self-assessment even if you're mostly taxed through PAYE. Got business profits or ...
22/05/2026

Alert: You might need to register for self-assessment even if you're mostly taxed through PAYE. Got business profits or untaxed income? Find out why this matters now and what you need to do. Read on to check if this applies to you.

Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may be the case even if most of your income is taxed through PAYE.

Alert: Your UK residence status could change how you're taxed on worldwide income. It's not just days spent in the UK bu...
21/05/2026

Alert: Your UK residence status could change how you're taxed on worldwide income. It's not just days spent in the UK but also your ties that matter. Find out why this could affect your wallet.

Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in particular, whether your foreign income and gains are subject to UK tax.

Living away from your home might affect your tax bill more than you think. If you've had absences or second properties, ...
20/05/2026

Living away from your home might affect your tax bill more than you think. If you've had absences or second properties, find out why it matters. Read on to see how your time away could change your Capital Gains Tax relief.

Many homeowners assume that if a property has been their main residence at some point, any gain made on sale will automatically be free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). W

Alert: You can reduce your Inheritance Tax bill with clever gifting! Did you know you could pass on up to £6,000 tax-fre...
19/05/2026

Alert: You can reduce your Inheritance Tax bill with clever gifting! Did you know you could pass on up to £6,000 tax-free if you haven't used last year's allowance? Plus, there are special gifts for weddings and small cash gifts each year. Curious how this could help your family? Read on to find out why these allowances matter now.

Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value

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