Autumn Budget 2025
We’ve pulled out the practical updates from the Autumn 2025 Budget that matter most to contractors, landlords, investors, and business owners. Key changes affecting personal taxes, property income, pensions, EVs and more.
We’ve pulled out the practical updates from the Autumn 2025 Budget that matter most to contractors, landlords, investors, and business owners. Key changes affecting personal taxes, property income, pensions, EVs and more.
Proudly announcing that Maslins has been named Best Contractor Accountancy (1,000–3,000 clients) at the Contracting Awards 2025.
Identity verification at Companies House is a new legal requirement designed to cut down on fraud. From 18 November 2025, all directors and PSCs must verify their identity before making any new filings. Grab your ID and scroll down for our simple, screenshot-led guide to get it done quickly.
Thinking about letting your limited company fund a garden office? We break down the tax rules, VAT pros and cons, business rates, and Capital Gains Tax pitfalls so you can decide if it’s really worth it.
If you’re a limited company director working from home, you could be entitled to claim expenses for using your home as an office. From HMRC’s simple £26/month flat rate to a bespoke claim based on actual costs, this guide explains your options, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to stay compliant.
Maslins directors Julie and Gareth joined a high-level roundtable with HMRC, FreeAgent, and the Treasury to discuss the future of MTD for ITSA. From the front lines of tax returns and software migrations, they shared insights on what small businesses really need to make MTD work.
Director loans can be a smart way to access company funds, but they come with strict rules. They must be repaid within tight deadlines to avoid extra tax. Read the full blog to find out more.
As in previous years, we’ve set out what we believe to be the most efficient salary for contractors and freelancers. The below are suggestions for