Dividend and Tax Planning for 2026/27: What UK Directors Need to Know
Dividend tax rates have risen for 2026/27. Find out the optimal salary and dividend strategy for UK company directors, plus expert tax planning tips from ProKeeper.
How to Register for VAT in the UK — Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Need to register for VAT in the UK? This step-by-step guide explains when you must register, how to register online with HMRC, which VAT scheme to choose, and what happens if you register late.
What Is IR35 and Does It Affect Me? A UK Contractor’s Guide
IR35 can mean a significant unexpected tax bill for UK contractors. This guide explains what IR35 is, how inside vs outside IR35 is determined, and how to protect yourself.
Corporation Tax Deadlines UK 2025 — When to File and Pay
When is your corporation tax due in 2025? This guide explains the CT600 filing deadlines, payment deadlines, penalties for late filing, and how to reduce your bill legally.
Do I Need a Bookkeeper or an Accountant? (UK Guide)
Confused about whether you need a bookkeeper or an accountant for your UK business? This guide explains the difference, who needs what, and why most businesses benefit from having both — ideally from one firm.
How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost in the UK? (2025 Guide)
Wondering how much a bookkeeper costs in the UK? This 2025 guide breaks down hourly rates, monthly packages, and what factors affect the price — plus whether it’s worth the investment for your small business.
How to Complete Your Companies House ID Verification — A Step-by-Step Guide by Prokeeper Limited
Published by Prokeeper Limited | Updated October 2025 Understanding the New Companies House ID Verification Rules From 18 November 2025, the UK government is introducing a new legal requirement for all company directors and people with significant control (PSC) to verify their identity through Companies House. This move is designed to make the UK’s business […]
Top 5 Red Flags HMRC Looks for in Your Tax Return Filing
Top 5 Red Flags HMRC Looks for in Your Tax Return Filing Every business owner knows HMRC does not miss much. Millions of returns go through their system every year, and patterns are checked quickly. Most filings pass without issue, but some attract unwanted attention. Knowing the Red Flags HMRC looks for in Your Tax […]
Preparing Annual Accounts and Filing Tax Returns
The Role of Accountants in Preparing Annual Accounts and Filing Tax Returns Every company in the UK must keep records. At the end of the year, those records need to be pulled together into proper accounts. Then comes the filing with HMRC and Companies House. Deadlines are fixed. Miss them, and there are penalties. This […]
Corporate Filing Deadlines in the UK
Corporate Filing Deadlines in the UK: How to Stay Compliant Running a company in the UK comes with numerous regulations. Some you can bend, but deadlines for filings are not among them. Miss a date with HMRC or Companies House, and you will likely face a fine, possibly with interest as well. Worse, repeated delays […]