1st Formations

What a year it has been! 🙌 A genuine thank you to everyone who chose 1st Formations to be part of their business journey. Here’s to an even more successful 2026! 🍾 #NewYear2026 #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessGrowth #ThankYou #NewBusiness

Check before you dip into your private pension pot – it could be tax avoidance and could cost you a lot more than you think. ❗ Find out more below. ⬇ gov.uk/guidance/pensi…

New Years opening hours. Wednesday 31 December | Normal Hours Thursday 1 January | Closed Friday 2 January | Normal hours While we’re away, our online services are available 24/7.

Running a #business while you’re still #employed is a popular way to explore #entrepreneurship without immediately giving up the security of a steady #income. 🚀 1stformations.co.uk/blog/running-b…

Christmas opening hours. Wednesday 24 December | 8am to 4pm Thursday 25 to Friday 26 December | Closed Monday 29 to Tuesday 30 December | Normal hours While we’re away, our online services are available 24/7.

If you’re panicking because you can’t find your Certificate of #Incorporation and your #bank’s asking for it, don’t worry. This guide explains how to get a replacement, either as a PDF digital copy or a certified hard copy. 👇 1stformations.co.uk/blog/lost-cert…

Not sure what #CorporationTax is or how much your UK company needs to pay? We've got you covered. 💡youtube.com/watch?v=ka3Smp…

Do you pay for your own work travel expenses? 🚗🚆 You may be able to claim work expenses tax relief. ✅ By claiming directly with HMRC, you’ll keep 100% of any money that you’re owed. 💷 Check eligibility and get started. ⬇️ dontgetcaughtout.campaign.gov.uk/claiming-expen…

Last Friday, we gathered for our annual #Christmasparty!🎄 A brilliant evening of great company and a chance to recognise some outstanding work through our team awards 🏆 Huge thanks to our amazing team for their dedication and energy this year. Here’s to 2026! 🥂 #teamwork #Ldn

#Winter can look quiet on the surface, but for many #entrepreneurs it’s the ideal time to #plan, #build, and pre-sell. ☃️1stformations.co.uk/blog/best-time…

Having trouble paying your Self Assessment tax bill? Watch our video below to find out how setting up a Time to Pay arrangement online might help you. 💷⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=C-DX9k…

You’ll know your business is really ready to #scale when #growth feels steady, #demand keeps coming in, and your #operations run smoothly without you having to be involved in every little detail. 📈1stformations.co.uk/blog/when-shou…

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No need to visit the bank!  If you’ve received a letter saying you’re owed money, you can request your refund to be sent straight to your bank account.  Download the HMRC app to check.  gov.uk/guidance/downl… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cymraeg Does dim angen i ti ymweld â’r banc!  Os wyt ti wedi cael llythyr yn dweud bod arian yn ddyledus i ti, gelli di ofyn i’r ad-daliad gael ei anfon yn syth i dy gyfrif banc.  Lawrlwytha ap CThEF i wirio.  gov.uk/guidance/downl…

From 1 February 2026, Companies House has announced that the digital incorporation fee will rise from £50 to £100... 1stformations.co.uk/blog/how-much-…

If you’re facing #bankruptcy as a UK #CompanyDirector, it can feel overwhelming to know what comes next. 😨 1stformations.co.uk/blog/company-d…

New rules to help customers get their tax right and close the tax gap 🔍 ➡️ Cryptoasset service providers must share customer details with HMRC under new UK rules. ➡️ Financial institutions must share improved data with HMRC. ➡️ New tools like e-invoicing will make payments faster and reduce mistakes. These steps are part of a bigger plan to simplify and modernise the tax system for the future. 📈 For more information, search 'Autumn Budget 2025' on GOV.UK. #Crypto #Budget2025

Creating #invoices is a key task for limited companies, no matter what your size or sector is. 👩‍💻 youtube.com/watch?v=-koXLy…

With the 31 January Self Assessment deadline fast approaching, we're asking 'What's your filing style?' Are you an early bird who likes to file as early as possible, do you start then dip in and out or do you leave it until the last minute then file in a panic? Let us know ⬇️

Changing a company’s registered office is one of the simplest updates you can make with #CompaniesHouse, and it’s also one of the most important. ✅ 1stformations.co.uk/blog/change-re…