Blog & Events
Our blogs and events can be found below, keeping you informed about what’s going on at Harold Sharp and in the business world.
Payrolling benefits in kind – Need to know for Employers
The UK government has announced a delay in the introduction of mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (PBIK) from 6 April 2026 to 6 April 2027. This decision follows comprehensive feedback from stakeholders, including the ICAEW. The delay provides employers with...
Furnished Holiday Lettings – The new regime
The Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHLs) regime was abolished on 6 April 2025, but what does the abolition mean for your holiday letting property? It means that the property is now considered part of either your main UK or overseas property business. It also means that...
6 tips to strengthen your Finance Function as you scale
As your business begins to scale, it’s natural for your focus to shift toward sales, operations and keeping up with demand. But there’s one crucial area that often gets left behind: your finance function. When financial processes don’t keep pace with the rest of the...
What qualifies as a business expense?
One of the most common questions we get asked is: “What exactly counts as a business expense?” It’s a great question, as well as an important one, because claiming legitimate expenses helps reduce your taxable profits and, ultimately, your tax bill. So, what...
Do I need an audit? A helpsheet for growing SMEs
As your business expands, reaching certain milestones might necessitate that an external audit is required. In the UK, the majority of standard private limited companies are legally required to undergo an external audit when two of the following criteria are met for...
Side hustles: Are you selling or trading?
As of 2024, new reporting requirements mean that digital platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Vinted and Etsy must now share information with HMRC about sellers using their platforms. Fast forward to the Spring Statement, and the Chancellor has laid out a clear commitment...
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