The identity verification deadline is almost here
October 23, 2026
The Companies House ‘Identity Verification Process’ launched last year on 18 November 2025, making it a legal requirement for new and existing Company Directors
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More contractors and consultants are choosing to wind down gradually rather than stop immediately overnight. We know it can seem
Read more.Jackdaw gas field approval opens doors for energy contractors
October 23, 2026
The Government has given the green light for gas production at the Jackdaw field in the central North Sea, east
Read more.Send us your Self-Assessment Tax Return Questionnaire by 30 September and benefit from the full discount
September 15, 2026
***PLEASE IGNORE THIS REMINDER IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT US YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE*** If you would like Cogent to prepare and
Read more.This is your final call – Companies House Identity Verification Process deadline reminder
September 15, 2026
The Companies House ‘Identity Verification Process’ launched last year on 18 November 2025, making it a legal requirement for new and existing Company Directors
Read more.Back to work: Making the most of the months ahead
September 15, 2026
The kids are back at school, the summer holidays already feel like a distant memory and life is slowly settling
Read more.Complete your 2025-26 Tax Return Questionnaire
July 28, 2026
***PLEASE IGNORE THIS REMINDER IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT US YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE*** We sent out our 2025-26 tax questionnaires on
Read more.Do you have retained profits? The benefits of high-interest rate accounts
July 28, 2026
If your company has retained profits and you have no immediate plans to use them, investing in a high-interest account
Read more.School’s out: How to use the summer to reset your contracting business
July 28, 2026
As schools break up and inboxes start to go quiet, many contractors get something they rarely have during term time
Read more.HMRC mileage rate rises to 55p – The impact on contractors
June 24, 2026
If you use your own car for work, there is some good news from HMRC. The approved mileage allowance payment
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