UK to cut paperwork for SMEs, saving £450m
They publishedMinisters plan to slash paperwork rules for small UK businesses
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Who
What
- Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to simplify corporate reporting for SMEs.
- Some SMEs may be exempt from certain form-filling duties entirely.
- Department claims reforms could save businesses across the UK £450m.
- Average annual reports for some firms reportedly 98,000 words; FTSE 100 averages 152,000.
- Consultation on the plans starts on 7 September.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Economy, Politics, Finance · language: eng
topics: Economy, Politics, Finance · language: eng
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