The uk budget – the ‘hidden’ changes that sme owners should not ignore
The 2025 UK Budget doesn’t raise headline tax rates, but its quieter, long-term changes to pensions, CGT, dividends and reporting rules could significantly increase the tax burden on SME business own
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Cash is king! practical tips to keep your business in the money.
Managing cashflow effectively is one of the most important aspects of running a successful small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
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Understanding the new vat penalty regime and how to stay compliant
From April 2025, HMRC introduced significant changes to the VAT penalty system. From HMRC’s perspective these reforms aim to make penalties fairer, encourage timely compliance, and reduce the tax gap.
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How to simplify your self assessment season – the sakura checklist!
Here’s our essential checklist to help you get started ahead of the curve and avoid the common mistakes that cause delays and frustrations. . .
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A sakura guide to the next phase of companies house reforms
At Sakura, we’re committed to keeping our clients informed and compliant with the changes being introduced as part of the ECCT Act in 2025 and into 2026 and 2027.
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Why companies house id verification matters for your business
As part of the UK government’s drive to improve transparency and tackle economic crime, Companies House has introduced new identity verification requirements for company directors and PSCs
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Dividends: what you need to know (the good, bad and ugly)
As a typical director and shareholder of a limited company, taking dividends as a partof renumeration can be a tax-efficient way to reward yourself.
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Why exit planning takes 2 – 3 years (and why less time costs you more!)
“Do I really need years to plan?” It’s a question I hear often from business owners: “Surely we don’t need two or three years to plan an exit? Isn’t six months enough?"
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