Bookkeeping
Companies House – new ID rules for Directors
All company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) need to verify their identity with Companies House to prove who they are. This is a new legal requirement under the…
Bookkeeping
Is VAT registration right for your business?
One of the key decisions for business owners is whether to register for VAT (Value Added Tax). The choice you make can have an impact on your finances, customers and…
Bookkeeping
What you need to do: changes to how you file accounts with Companies House and tax returns to HMRC
From 31st March 2026, the government-run joint online filing service for limited companies will close. Currently, this service is used for filing and amending your company tax returns with HMRC,…
Bookkeeping
What you need to know: Charging VAT on goods sold online to UK customers
Do you run an online marketplace selling goods to UK customers? Do you charge VAT on these goods? This is what you need to know about VAT, eCommerce VAT and…
Bookkeeping
How often should you do your bookkeeping?
For many business owners the priority is on manufacturing goods or fulfilling customer requirements and dispatching orders. The financial elements of running a business are often left until they simply…
Team
Three reasons why celebrating milestones in your business growth is so important
Hour Hands is now 10 years old and last month, our founder and CEO extraordinaire turned 50 years old. It’s easy to shout about a business birthday – after all,…