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With over  25 years of experience, M:Power Accounting is a trusted name in the business community. We combine expertise with a commitment to client satisfaction, offering transparent pricing and tailored solutions.


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I really enjoy working with Paula and her team. They are very helpful and ensure that my Xero records are kept up to date. Getting hold of Paula is always easy and it’s great that I can chat about what’s going on in my business. She fully explains things I don’t understand and gives me the time to explore new ideas which really helps me to develop the business. It’s really like a partnership and I’m grateful that she is available throughout the year and not just when my accounts need filing.

Mike Cook

The Velo Works

We feel entirely supported as a growing small business with the range of accounting support including PAYE, Nest pensions, VAT returns and on-going Xero processing.  We have been a customer for nearly 10 years and have received an excellent service and can highly recommend MPower.

Sophie Stevens

We’ve worked with M:Power for several years and have been extremely happy with the professional and service provided.  Most recently Paula has helped us set up the accounts of a new business venture. A friendly approach and is always happy to explain the complexities of accounting in layman’s terms!

Hatty Philips

We’ve been working with Paula and her team since the end of 2015. IDology is a small business and Paula understands exactly what we need and is brilliant in coming up for the solutions that suit us best. The team are responsive and professional and we couldn’t ask for better support. 

Lucy Ratcliffe

News & Views


by Paula Veysey-Smith 16 September 2025
With the horizon of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for self-assessment very much on the landscape many small businesses are considering the benefits of incorporating a Limited Company to avoid the rigours of quarterly reporting and the new requirements of six returns being needed every year. There is much to consider when contemplating forming a limited company so let’s have a look at what this means and the benefits and disadvantages of doing so. Firstly, to understand what Making Taxing Digital means for sole traders please read our previous article at: https://www.mpoweraccounting.co.uk/how-will-i-be-affected-by-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-mtd-for-itsa Is it easy to transfer my business to a Limited Company? You will need to firstly set up the Limited Company at Companies House. Although this can easily be done online you will need to have made decisions on the following: What’s my company going to be called? How much share capital should it have? Who are the Directors and Owners? What registered address should I use? What bank account should I set up for the new Company? How do I transfer my current business to the Limited Company? You do need to properly transfer the operations and assets to the newly formed company, you can’t just start trading through it. For this you do need professional advice to ensure it is done properly and doesn’t breach any HMRC guidelines, for example, how you value the business. Another important consideration is having to novate or assign customer, supplier and other contracts (eg, landlord) into the new business. Are Limited Companies affected by MTD? Limited Companies are not affected by MTD ITSA because they don’t file a self-Assessment return for trading profits. Instead, they file: A Corporation Tax return (CT600) once a year to HMRC. Statutory accounts once a year at Companies House. Confirmation Statement which again is filed annually at Companies House. A Personal self-assessment tax return for dividends/salary will still need to be filed if you’re a director-shareholder. This is currently outside the scope of MTD for self-assessments. If the company is VAT registered these do need to be filed quarterly under the VAT MTD which has been in place for a number of years now. What are the advantages of incorporating to avoid MTD for self-assessments? No quarterly MTD submissions unless VAT registered. Potential tax planning opportunities, e.g. mixing salary and dividends. Limited liability protection. Perception of a more credible business. What are the disadvantages of becoming a Limited Company? There are additional costs involved with running a Limited Company as the annual returns are more complicated and will require a professional to complete them properly. A Limited Company is a separate tax entity so the money in it isn’t automatically yours — you need to extract it as salary, dividend, expenses or loan. If profits are higher than £50 000 the corporation tax rate is 25% but remains at 19% below that threshold. There is marginal relief on the higher tax rate until profits are £250 000. MTD for Corporation Tax is expected eventually, so incorporation may only delay digital reporting. What are the Alternatives to incorporation? If your income will stay below the £30,000 threshold by 2027, you may never need to comply with MTD ITSA. Even if above the threshold, using cloud accounting software, e.g. Xero , QuickBooks , FreeAgent makes MTD submissions fairly painless — so incorporating purely to avoid MTD may not be the best reason. Incorporating to avoid MTD for self-assessment may seem like a good option it does come with its own complexities. If your main driver is to just avoid MTD it may not be worth it BUT if you’re already considering incorporating then now is a certainly a good time to do it. There are many positive benefits of being a Limited Company which do outweigh the additional costs especially if you are looking to grow and develop your business. Do contact us if you have any concerns about MTD for self-assessment or you’d like to discuss the merits of incorporating as we are specialists in both fields.
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by Paula Veysey-Smith 26 August 2025
Have you ever been a victim of identity fraud? It’s very unpleasant, can cause financial hardship and always causes distress. My own son himself found out that he had been appointed a Director of a bogus Limited Company with no knowledge! I have also included a guide further down as to what to do if you find yourself in this unfortunately situation.
by Paula Veysey-Smith 10 August 2025
Now you can be excused if you’ve missed the announcement of the latest price increases by Xero. Apart from a rather low key “Pricing Update” notice and customer emails there has been little else published on the internet explaining the latest round of increases in the Xero Plans. So, here’s your opportunity to understand how Xero’s recent update will impact the plan you are on.

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