Welcome to July's Financial Update from Ward Williams.
As we move into the second half of the year, businesses continue to navigate a changing economic and regulatory landscape. From evolving tax legislation and Companies House reforms to Making Tax Digital and wider compliance changes, there is plenty for business owners and individuals to keep on top of.
In this update, we've brought together the latest insights from our team, along with practical guidance to help you understand what the changes mean and how you can prepare with confidence.
As always, if any of the topics raise questions about your own circumstances or business, our team would be delighted to help.
Growth in a moving landscape: How businesses can thrive when the rules keep changing
By Phil Grainger, Managing Director, Ward Williams
If there is one thing business owners have learned over the last decade, it is that certainty is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
UPDATE: Companies House accounts filing reforms delayed until 2028: What businesses should do now
Companies House has delayed major accounts filing reforms until April 2028, giving businesses additional time to prepare.
What’s changing in 2026 and beyond?
A number of significant tax, regulatory and compliance changes are being introduced between 2026 and 2029.
Individually, each change may appear manageable. Taken together, they represent a meaningful shift in how individuals, families and businesses will need to approach tax, planning and compliance.
Important financial dates
A helpful 2026 calendar that includes all the important financial dates to keep you on track for the year head.
Hillingdon Business Expo 2026
In June, members of the Ward Williams team attended the Hillingdon Business Expo at Brunel University, where we had the opportunity to meet hundreds of local businesses, entrepreneurs and professional advisers from across the region.
It was a fantastic day of conversations, new connections and shared ideas. Thank you to everyone who visited our stand, entered our sunflower seed challenge or simply stopped by for a chat. We look forward to continuing those conversations and supporting more businesses as they grow.
If we didn't have the chance to meet you at the Expo, we'd still love to hear from you. Whether you're starting a new venture, growing an established business or looking for trusted professional advice, our team is here to help.
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