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At BKL, we know that life is built on moments: decisions, opportunities, changes that shape what comes next.

The Moment brings you our latest insights and updates to help you make the most of them.

This edition has video insights from female founders on building their businesses, explains how new UK accounting standards will impact EBITDA for many companies, and explores the tax considerations for musicians’ home studios.

You can also find out about a delay to filing reforms for UK companies’ accounts, new guidance for employers on permanent establishments for tax purposes, and how e-money institutions should prepare for safeguarding audits.

Featured Focus

Owning your financial future: with Eleanor Mills, founder of NOON

Eleanor Mills – BKL client, author and entrepreneur – shines a light on our partnership with NOON, her experience with BKL, and the value of relatable financial advice for midlife women.

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Insights

Companies House filing reforms paused

Planned changes to accounts filing for UK businesses will not be introduced in April 2027 as previously announced. This is just filler text

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OECD Clarifies Remote-Work Tax Rules

New guidance gives multinational businesses greater certainty on cross‑border risks linked to mobile and remote employees

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Female founders on scaling

Barbara Spurrier, Lucy Tarleton and Polly Barnfield from Maybe*, reflect on what female founders really need to grow with confidence.

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Why your EBITDA is changing in 2026

With the amended FRS 102 accounting standard now in effect, many companies will see a noticeable shift in this key metric for boards, lenders and investors.

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Building a home studio: tax consequences

The facts on personal tax, corporation tax and VAT for musicians, entertainers and creatives who are ready to add a studio to their home.

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Preparing for your first CASS 15 audit

For firms affected by the FCA’s new safeguarding rules from 7 May: requirements, key aspects, and our checklist to help ensure you’re CASS 15 ready.

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Upcoming Events

Female Founders & Leaders: join our webinar with LSEG on Wednesday 4 March

Hosted by the London Stock Exchange, we’re bringing together female leaders from four businesses to share strategies drawn from building their companies.

Employment Taxes & Global Mobility: join our webinar on Tuesday 31 March

Helping employers stay ahead of key developments and compliance obligations as the 2025/26 tax year draws to a close.

BKL News

Welcoming our new tax partner & directors

We’re pleased to announce the expansion of our senior tax expertise with the appointment of Tommy Roy as Private Client Tax Partner, Amanda Varrall as Head of Global Mobility, and three specialist tax directors.

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Introducing our Newcastle office

If you or your business are based in the Newcastle area, you can now meet us face to face at our new office in the heart of the city.

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Lee Brook

Chief Executive Officer

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+44 (0)20 8922 9395

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