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Director Verification After Mergers: HMRC Rules UK Directors Must Follow in 2026 | MTA

When two UK companies merge, HMRC applies enhanced director-verification rules — and if you are now part of a combined entity, you may face much stricter checks than before. In this video, MTA (My Tax Accountant) explains exactly how HMRC assesses director identity, tax compliance, company structures, and reporting accuracy after a merger in 2026. Post-merger companies often trigger HMRC’s digital risk indicators due to mismatched director information, incorrect PSC updates, varying PAYE histories, and inconsistent reporting across legacy entities. MTA breaks down how these discrepancies can automatically flag your new merged company for enhanced verification, manual review, or full enquiry — especially where payroll, corporate governance, or shareholder records fail to align. This video covers the key areas HMRC focuses on in 2026, including duplicate director entries, incomplete CT600 records, historical payroll conflicts between pre-merger entities, and changes in business activity that raise compliance questions. We also explain why non-resident directors, directors with multiple UK companies, and individuals involved in group restructures are at a higher risk of verification checks. You will also learn how these same verification inconsistencies can affect future obligations related to Excepted Estates and Inheritance Tax in 2026, particularly when shares or business assets are transferred during a merger or corporate restructuring. HMRC now cross-matches real-time data faster and more aggressively — making accuracy crucial for every director involved. MTA provides practical steps UK directors can take to prepare after a merger: updating Companies House entries correctly, aligning tax codes, ensuring consistent payroll reporting, reconciling all Self Assessment records, and confirming legacy records before HMRC initiates formal checks. This is essential if your business has recently merged or is planning a merger in 2026. For more detailed guidance, read the full article on the MTA website. To get tailored professional advice from MTA (My Tax Accountant), contact us: Phone: 0208 5708531 Email: info@mytaxaccountant.co.uk Disclaimer This video provides general UK tax information for educational purposes and reflects HMRC rules relevant for 2026. It is not personal tax, financial, or legal advice. Individual tax positions vary significantly, and you should seek professional guidance before acting on any information in this video. MTA (My Tax Accountant) accepts no liability for actions taken based on this content. #UKTax #HMRC #HMRCChecks #DirectorVerification #CompanyMergerUK #MTATax #MyTaxAccountant #SelfAssessment2026 #UKTaxCompliance #HMRCInvestigation #UKBusinessTax