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We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes in most sectors, and our solutions are tailored to suit your needs.

17/06/2026

England's World Cup campaign finally gets underway tonight against Croatia! ⚽

For the latest instalment in his , Andrew's taken a look at some of Croatia's more unusual tax rules.

From incentives designed to encourage business investment to special tax breaks for younger workers, there are some interesting approaches that you won't find in the UK.

And then there's the tax on coffee...

Come on England! 🏆



This video is intended for general information only and should not be relied upon as tax advice. Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances and the law may change. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this video.

📰 You may have seen headlines recently suggesting that millions of small companies are being forced to reveal their prof...
16/06/2026

📰 You may have seen headlines recently suggesting that millions of small companies are being forced to reveal their profits to HMRC.

The reality is a little different.

Companies have always reported their profits to HMRC as part of their tax returns. What has changed is that Companies House plans to introduce new filing requirements from April 2028, including requiring small companies and micro entities to file a profit and loss account.

The reforms have been delayed by a year to give businesses more time to prepare, and Companies House has confirmed there will be an option to opt out of publishing profit and loss information on the public register, although further details are still to be announced.

💬 As our Head of Tax, Andrew Diver, explains: "What it will do is bring information into the public domain, so competitors can see how a business is doing, gross margins etc, but also suppliers and banks can have more information about a company's profitability and the security of any credit they might provide."

If you're unsure what these changes mean for your company, we're always happy to help.

⚽ Spain face Cape Verde shortly in another classic World Cup mismatch on paper. Spain's population is roughly 100 times ...
15/06/2026

⚽ Spain face Cape Verde shortly in another classic World Cup mismatch on paper. Spain's population is roughly 100 times larger, and the city of Madrid alone has around six times as many people as the whole of Cape Verde!

What makes Cabo Verde (its official Portuguese name) interesting from a tax perspective, Andrew says, is its Non-Habitual Resident regime:

"If you have not been resident in the country for any of the previous five years, it can offer a flat 10% tax rate on employment or self-employment income. They also give a tax exemption for certain foreign-source income, all of which can last for up to seven years.

"This makes Cabo Verde an attractive option for some remote workers and digital nomads who can work from anywhere."

Then again, the year-round sunshine and stunning sandy beaches probably help too. ☀️



This post is intended for general information only and should not be relied upon as tax advice. Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances and the law may change. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this post.

12/06/2026

A country with roughly the same population as Ipswich is playing Germany in the World Cup this weekend ⚽

That country is Curaçao, and its qualification is one of the tournament's great stories.

It's also home to a tax system that's very different from the one most of us are used to.

Andrew explains why in today's World Cup insight.



This video is intended for general information only and should not be relied upon as tax advice. Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances and the law may change. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this video.

11/06/2026

⚽ If a footballer plays a match in Mexico, should Mexico be allowed to tax part of the income they earn from playing there?

Under many international tax treaties, the answer would normally be yes. But Mexico has provided wide-ranging tax exemptions for the World Cup, helping to avoid a situation where hundreds of players and officials would have to deal with Mexican tax filings for a few weeks' work.

However, just because Mexico gives up its taxing rights doesn't mean the income is tax-free, as Andrew explains.



This video is intended for general information only and should not be relied upon as tax advice. Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances and the law may change. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this video.

🏆 The 2026 World Cup kicks off tomorrow, and like many offices around the country, we've already got a sweepstake runnin...
10/06/2026

🏆 The 2026 World Cup kicks off tomorrow, and like many offices around the country, we've already got a sweepstake running and plenty of opinions on who'll be lifting the trophy.

While everyone else is focusing on the football, our Head of Tax Andrew Diver has decided to look a little deeper.

Throughout the tournament, Andrew will be sharing his score predictions alongside some fascinating insights into the tax systems, quirks and rules of the nations taking part.

Some are surprising, some are unusual, and a few might even make the UK tax system look straightforward.

Follow Andrew's from tomorrow as the tournament gets underway!

And before the first ball is kicked... who are you backing to win it? ⚽

Running a business often means wearing more hats than you'd like.What's taking up the most admin time in your business a...
08/06/2026

Running a business often means wearing more hats than you'd like.

What's taking up the most admin time in your business at the moment?

⌛ Payroll
⌛ Record keeping
⌛ Staffing
⌛ Compliance
⌛ Cash flow management
⌛ Or something else?

It's a question we're asking because the answer seems to vary more than ever from one business to the next.

Let us know in the comments 👇

Last week, we said farewell to Sarah Beeton as she retired after an incredible 37 years with Beatons.Over nearly four de...
04/06/2026

Last week, we said farewell to Sarah Beeton as she retired after an incredible 37 years with Beatons.

Over nearly four decades, Sarah has been a familiar face to colleagues and clients alike, supporting businesses through countless milestones, challenges and successes. In many cases, she has worked with clients since the inception of their businesses, building lasting relationships and earning the trust and respect of everyone she has worked with.

On Friday, the team came together at the Salthouse Harbour Hotel to celebrate Sarah's career and thank her for everything she has contributed to the firm over the years.

Sarah received many gifts and messages from colleagues and clients, reflecting the impact she has had on so many people throughout her career.

While retirement is very well deserved, Sarah will be greatly missed by us all. Thankfully, long service is something we are fortunate to see a lot of here, but even by our standards, 37 years is a remarkable achievement.

Thank you, Sarah, for your dedication, friendship and contribution to Beatons. We wish you a long, happy and well-earned retirement.

🤦 Ever feel like there are more tax rules, more reporting requirements and more things to keep track of than there used ...
03/06/2026

🤦 Ever feel like there are more tax rules, more reporting requirements and more things to keep track of than there used to be?

You're probably not imagining it.

New figures show HMRC is recovering significantly more tax through investigations into small businesses and individuals than it was a year ago.

For many business owners, keeping up with an increasingly complicated system while also running a business can be a challenge.

That's why accurate records, good processes and timely advice are more important than ever.

After all, prevention is usually much less expensive than correction.

The Chancellor's new temporary 5% VAT rate comes into force on June 25 and will run until September 1.While the change i...
02/06/2026

The Chancellor's new temporary 5% VAT rate comes into force on June 25 and will run until September 1.

While the change is designed to help families with the cost of days out and entertainment over the summer, it could create some unexpected challenges for the businesses affected.

The reduced rate applies to certain children's meals, family attraction tickets, and cinema and theatre admissions – but not every similar product or ticket will qualify.

For many businesses, that means:
✅ reviewing which sales qualify
✅ updating till and accounting systems
✅ training staff
✅ checking how advance bookings should be treated
✅ keeping clear records in case HMRC asks questions later

For smaller attractions, hospitality businesses and leisure operators, this could mean a significant amount of work for a 69-day change.

And then on September 2, many of those changes will need reversing again.

If your business could be affected, now is a good time to review how the new rules apply to you.

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