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One of the most practical “back-office” changes for UK companies is now fixed in the calendar: the online service that allowed businesses to file Company Tax Return (CT600) and accounts together is set to close on 31 March 2026.
For many small companies, this portal was the simplest low-cost route. Its closure changes how businesses plan submissions, choose software, and manage compliance evidence.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is moving from “planned reform” to an operational requirement. HMRC confirms that MTD for Income Tax will become mandatory in phases starting from 6 April 2026, based on your qualifying income.
This is a material change for sole traders and landlords — not only because records must be kept digitally, but because compliance shifts from annual to quarterly updates plus a final submission process.
Companies House identity verification is no longer a future concept — it has formally entered the compliance timeline. From 18 November 2025, the legal requirements for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) to verify their identity begin, with a 12-month transition period designed to phase the change in without disrupting day-to-day filings.