Smarter Blog 30/01/26 – New Year

Happy New Year. We hope everyone is staying safe and keeping well this new year, despite all the stormy weather we have endured recently. Our dedicated team has been so deeply engaged in meeting the self-assessment deadline tomorrow that we were quite surprised to see the weather had turned.

Today’s blog is to update you on 2 important things – upcoming changes in fees from Companies House, and a reminder of the Self Assessment deadline.

Companies House are increasing several key filing fees from 1st February 2026, which unfortunately will impact those of you involved with Limited Companies. Find out more from Companies House website >

Key Fee Changes: 

• Confirmation Statement (Digital):  There will be an annual increase in this from £34 to £50. A cost all existing companies will need to factor into their yearly admin. 
• Company Incorporation (Digital): Prices will increase from £50 to £100. This is to reflect the wider changes Companies House is making to introduce identity verification and stronger compliance checks. Paper Filings: Higher increases for paper forms to encourage digital submissions.
• Voluntary Strike-Off (Digital): This price is set to decrease from £33 to £13, so that is some good news! 

The deadline for Self Assessment tax returns (online), final tax payments for 2024–25, and first payments on account is 31st Jan.

31st Jan Deadlines:

• Self Assessment: Deadline to file 2024–25 online tax returns and pay balancing payments.
• Payments on Account: First 2025–26 payment on account due.
• Capital Gains Tax: Deadline for 2024–25 returns.
• Amendments: Deadline to amend 2023–24 tax returns. 

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Best wishes, take care,