Goody Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors

Companies House WebFiling security issue – what you should know:

• Companies House recently temporarily suspended its WebFiling service after a technical security issue was identified.

• The issue meant it may have been possible for someone to view or potentially change certain company information without proper authorisation.

• Companies House took the system offline while the issue was investigated and security measures were reviewed.

• The WebFiling service has now been restored.

• Companies House are continuing to investigate the issue and have reported it to the relevant authorities.

• As a precaution, company directors may wish to check their company record to ensure that no unauthorised changes have been made.

• If anything looks incorrect on your company record, it should be reported to Companies House as soon as possible.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-on-companies-house-webfiling-security-issue?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHuaUbWFtnm3LP5xx4d0Twc41YxxEPF2SI6WM2UdGrqVE7TN0VZmKviuzhREV_aem_uq1yCGGCT6Kyyak7Pjn38g

Update on Companies House WebFiling security issue Statement from Andy King, Chief Executive of Companies House, on the WebFiling security issue.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Important Reminder

Over the past few weeks and months we have contacted all clients of the practice who we have currently identified as being affected by the new Making Tax Digital rules starting in April 2026.

MTD is a very significant change to the way income is reported to HMRC. It means bookkeeping must move to digital software, with quarterly reporting throughout the year rather than one annual tax return.

This change will place significant pressure on the accountancy profession, with strict submission deadlines applying to everyone at the same time. As a result, support and cooperation from clients will be essential to ensure everything runs smoothly.

It is also important to understand that 2026 will effectively involve two tax years being dealt with at the same time. We will still need to complete the 2025/26 accounts and tax returns in the usual way, while also dealing with real-time reporting for the 2026/27 tax year under MTD.

We have already signed up the majority of affected clients and have procedures in place ready for April. There are some clients who still haven’t engaged with us so maybe still have their heads in the sand!

If you think you may be affected and have not yet been in touch about MTD, please contact the office as soon as possible.

📢 Companies House confirmation statement fee – a big increase

As of 1st February 2026, Companies House has increased the annual confirmation statement filing fee again.

This is the form that every UK limited company must file each year to confirm its details are correct.

Here is how the cost has changed if filed electronically:

• For many years the fee was £13
• From May 2024 it increased to £34
• From 1st February 2026 it is now £50

That is almost a four-fold increase for exactly the same annual filing.

There has been no change to what you have to do — you are still confirming the same company statutory information each year — but the cost to do so has risen sharply as part of wider Companies House reforms and increased compliance requirements.

Not long now!

🎄 Christmas & New Year Office Closure 🎄

Our office will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December and will reopen on Monday 5th January.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all our clients for your support throughout 2025. It is genuinely appreciated, and we are very much looking forward to working with you all in 2025.

🔔 Self Assessment reminder

The deadline for submitting personal tax returns and paying any tax due is 31st January. If your return has not yet been completed, please do get in touch with us as soon as possible once we reopen in January, so we can assist you in good time.

🎅 We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Best wishes,
Suzanne & Emma

Many of my clients use vans for work, so I wanted to share this post from Red House Auto in case it is useful for anyone currently looking at vehicle options.

They currently have a 2021 LEVC VN5 available — and from what I can see, it seems a great price for a van like this. It would look fantastic sign-written as well!
Full details are in their post below 👇

If you are thinking about changing your van and would like to understand the tax side (capital allowances, VAT, running costs etc.), feel free to get in touch.

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Anyone looking for a van for their business?

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🚨 Important reminder for all company directors 🚨

From 18th November 2025, every company director, PSC (person with significant control), and anyone submitting filings on behalf of a company must verify their identity with Companies House.

This forms part of the new Companies House reforms to improve transparency and prevent fraud.

⚠️ After this date, nothing will be able to be submitted to Companies House — including confirmation statements, accounts, or any other filings — unless the relevant individuals have completed identity verification.

We contacted all directors earlier in the year to request their personal verification codes, but many have not yet provided these.

It is very important that we receive your code as soon as possible so that we can continue to act on your behalf once the new rules come into effect.

✅ Verification is completed through a GOV.UK One Login linked to Companies House.
✅ Without verification, you will not be able to act for your company or file on its behalf.

If you are unsure what this means for you or need help completing the process, please get in touch — we are happy to assist.

Winter Fuel Payment – Opt-Out Reminder

If your income for the 2025/26 tax year will be over £35,000, you may want to consider opting out of the Winter Fuel Payment to avoid HMRC recovering it later through your tax code or self-assessment.

📅 The deadline to opt out is 15th September 2025.
• You can complete the opt-out form online by this date.
• Or, if calling the Winter Fuel Payment Centre, you need to do so before 6pm on 15th September.

You can opt back in at any time up to 31st March 2026 if your circumstances change.

👉 More details and the opt-out form are available on the official GOV.UK website.