M Zaidi & Co - Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors

M Zaidi & Co - Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors M Zaidi & Co. – Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors with 50+ years of trusted expertise in Central London, South London & Dubai.

From startups to enterprises, we deliver integrity-driven solutions and expert guidance to help your business thrive. M Zaidi & Co. - Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors

Trusted financial expertise for over 50 years in CentralLondon, South London and Dubai. From ambitious startups to established enterprises, we deliver integrity-driven solutions and expert guidance that help businesses th

rive. With five decades of proven experience, we understand what it takes to build financial success. Our commitment to integrity and efficiency has made us the trusted partner for businesses at every stage of their journey. Your financial success is our commitment.

Payroll should support your business — not slow it down.From processing salaries to RTI submissions, payslips, and pensi...
04/06/2026

Payroll should support your business — not slow it down.

From processing salaries to RTI submissions, payslips, and pension administration, payroll comes with ongoing responsibilities that can quickly become time-consuming and complex.

That’s where many business owners lose valuable time that could be spent on growth, clients, and operations.

At Zaidi & Co, we help UK employers manage payroll accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with HMRC requirements, including:

• Payroll processing
• RTI submissions
• Employee payslips
• Workplace pension support

The goal is simple — reduce admin, improve accuracy, and give you back your time.

Less paperwork. More focus on running your business.

Need help with payroll?

📞 +44 20 8767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 zaidiandco.co.uk

A temporary VAT reduction is coming this summer — but many businesses are underestimating how complex it could be.From 2...
03/06/2026

A temporary VAT reduction is coming this summer — but many businesses are underestimating how complex it could be.

From 25 June to 1 September 2026, VAT on certain family-focused supplies will reduce from 20% to 5%.

This may apply to:
• Children's meals in restaurants and cafés
• Children's cinema and theatre tickets
• Family attractions such as zoos, museums, theme parks and soft play centres

But here’s the important part:

⚠️ Eligibility isn't based only on what you sell — it's also based on how it's presented, priced and marketed.

That means:
• Menus may need reviewing
• Pricing systems may need updating
• Booking platforms and tills may need changes
• Bundled offers could create VAT complications

Many businesses are focusing on the tax cut itself.

The smarter businesses are already focusing on implementation.

Because applying the wrong VAT rate can create compliance issues long after the summer ends.

At Zaidi & Co, we help businesses navigate VAT changes correctly — before they become costly mistakes.

📞 +44 20 8767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 zaidiandco.co.uk

Most business owners only look at their numbers once a year.That's a problem.By the time your statutory accounts are pre...
02/06/2026

Most business owners only look at their numbers once a year.

That's a problem.

By the time your statutory accounts are prepared, the year is already over. The decisions have been made, the opportunities have passed, and the tax position is largely set.

📊 Statutory Accounts tell you:
• What happened last year
• What profit you made
• What tax you owe
• Whether you're compliant

They're essential — but they're historical.

Management Accounts are different.

📈 They tell you:
• How your business is performing right now
• Whether margins are improving or shrinking
• Where cash flow issues are developing
• Whether you're on track to hit your targets

The most successful businesses don't wait until year-end to understand their numbers.

They monitor performance throughout the year and make decisions based on real-time information.

At Zaidi & Co, we provide bespoke management accounts that give business owners the visibility and confidence to make smarter decisions before small issues become expensive problems.

📞 +44 20 8767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 zaidiandco.co.uk

The P11D deadline is fast approaching.If you've provided employees or directors with benefits such as company cars, priv...
01/06/2026

The P11D deadline is fast approaching.

If you've provided employees or directors with benefits such as company cars, private medical insurance, or other taxable perks, there are important deadlines you can't afford to miss.

📅 By 6 July:
• Submit your P11D forms to HMRC
• Provide copies to affected employees

📅 Class 1A National Insurance due:
• 19 July if paying by post
• 22 July if paying online

Missing these deadlines could result in unnecessary penalties and interest.

Now is a good time to review your records and ensure everything has been reported correctly.

Need help with P11Ds, payroll, or benefit reporting?

📞 +44 20 8767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 zaidiandco.co.uk

Most tenants have no idea this rule exists.If your landlord lives overseas and there’s no UK letting agent involved, the...
29/05/2026

Most tenants have no idea this rule exists.

If your landlord lives overseas and there’s no UK letting agent involved, the responsibility for handling certain tax obligations may legally fall on you — not the landlord.

👉 In some cases, tenants are required to deduct tax from rent payments and pay it directly to HMRC.

Miss the deadlines, and HMRC can pursue the tenant personally for:
• Unpaid tax
• Interest
• Penalties

The surprising part?
Many people don’t realise this until it’s already become a problem.

If you’re renting and your landlord is based outside the UK, it’s important to understand where you stand before making your next payment.

At Zaidi & Co, we help clients navigate situations exactly like this.

📞 +44 20 8767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 zaidiandco.co.uk

BREAKING UPDATE for UK business owners 🚨If you use your personal vehicle for business travel, you can claim mileage at u...
28/05/2026

BREAKING UPDATE for UK business owners 🚨

If you use your personal vehicle for business travel, you can claim mileage at updated HMRC-approved rates:

💷 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles
📉 25p per mile after 10,000 miles

And yes — this applies to all vehicle types, including petrol, diesel, hybrids, and electric vehicles.

That means even if your running costs are lower (like with EVs), HMRC still allows the same standard mileage rate to cover:

🚗 Fuel / electricity
🛠 Maintenance & wear
🛡 Insurance & running costs

💡 For Limited Company directors, this is especially useful — because you can reimburse yourself tax-free from your business for eligible mileage.

But here’s where many people go wrong:

• Not tracking mileage properly
• Missing allowable business journeys
• Not reimbursing themselves correctly through the company

Over time, this can mean leaving significant tax-free money unclaimed.

If you drive for business, this is one of the simplest reliefs to optimise — but only if it’s done correctly.

📞 +44 20 8767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 zaidiandco.co.uk

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From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds are expected to be included in your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes.That’s a...
27/05/2026

From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds are expected to be included in your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes.

That’s a major shift.

Because up until now, pensions have often been one of the most tax-efficient ways to pass on wealth — sitting outside your estate for IHT purposes.

Once this changes, many estates could look very different from what people originally planned.

If you’ve never reviewed your estate strategy, this is the point where it becomes important.

📞 +44 20 8767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 zaidiandco.co.uk

One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is treating tax like a year-end task.By the time your accounts are being rus...
26/05/2026

One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is treating tax like a year-end task.

By the time your accounts are being rushed together at the last minute, most of the important decisions have already been made.

Because your tax position is shaped throughout the year by:

• How you structure income
• When expenses are recorded
• Whether profits are planned properly
• How cash flow is managed
• And whether opportunities are identified early enough

When everything is reactive, businesses often:
⚠️ Miss available reliefs
⚠️ Lose tax efficiency
⚠️ Struggle with cash flow
⚠️ End up paying more tax than necessary

That’s the real difference between businesses that simply “file accounts”… and businesses that actively plan.

At Zaidi & Co, we focus on proactive tax planning and real-time financial clarity — helping clients make informed decisions early, not after the damage is done.

From bookkeeping and VAT to strategic tax advisory, everything is designed to keep your business compliant, efficient, and ahead of HMRC requirements.

📞 +44 20 8767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 zaidiandco.co.uk

Selling a property, investment, or business asset?You could be liable for Capital Gains Tax — and without proper plannin...
25/05/2026

Selling a property, investment, or business asset?

You could be liable for Capital Gains Tax — and without proper planning, HMRC could take a significant portion of your profit.

CGT may apply to:
✔️ Investment properties
✔️ Shares and investments
✔️ Business assets
✔️ High-value possessions

Many people focus on the sale price… but overlook the tax bill that follows.

At Zaidi & Co, we help individuals and businesses understand their Capital Gains Tax position before they sell — helping them plan ahead, stay compliant, and potentially reduce unnecessary tax costs.

If you’re thinking of selling an asset, getting professional advice early could make a major difference.

📞 0208 767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.zaidiandco.co.uk

Many former directors assume that once a company is dissolved, its records disappear permanently — but that may not be t...
22/05/2026

Many former directors assume that once a company is dissolved, its records disappear permanently — but that may not be the case.

Companies House is currently reviewing how long records of dissolved companies should be retained, and the planned destruction of some records has now been paused.

At present:
✔️ Company records are generally kept for 20 years after dissolution
✔️ Some records may later be archived or destroyed
✔️ The review could lead to longer retention periods

Why does this matter?

Even if a business closed years ago, its records can still be important for:
• Tax enquiries
• Legal disputes
• Director history checks
• Compliance investigations
• Financial references and business history

This serves as an important reminder that company records and director responsibilities may continue long after a business stops trading.

📞 0208 767 2300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.zaidiandco.co.uk

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