Discrepancies In Employee Reporting

Summary

Discrepancies in reported employee numbers in micro entity accounts can result from errors, tax benefits, or compliance issues. The absence of financial figures for reported employees raises questions about payment methods, PAYE and NI contributions, and statutory compliance. Further investigation is advised. Information about private limited companies cannot be requested under the FOI Act, but public records can be accessed via Companies House without notifying the company.

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Can you rewrite this as a summary paragraph to explain the discrepancies: Despite reporting * employees, there are conspicuous dashes (-) in the rows for: Wages & Salaries Social Security Costs (which would include employer NI contributions) Pension Costs Total Remuneration Total Director's Pay For a company with * employees, you would typically expect to see: Employer National Insurance contributions under "Social Security Costs" Salary payments under "Wages & Salaries" A total figure under "Total Remuneration" The absence of any financial figures despite reporting * employees raises questions about: How these employees were paid Whether proper PAYE and NI contributions were made The accuracy of the employee numbers reported Compliance with statutory reporting requirements This inconsistency between reported employee numbers and absence of associated costs warrants further investigation.
Summary: Despite reporting * employees, there are notable dashes in rows for Wages & Salaries, Social Security Costs (including employer NI contributions), Pension Costs, Total Remuneration, and Total Director's Pay. Typically, you'd expect figures for these categories. The absence of financial figures raises questions about how employees were paid, whether proper PAYE and NI contributions were made, the accuracy of reported employee numbers, and compliance with statutory reporting requirements. This inconsistency warrants further investigation.
Have you considered consulting with an accountant or financial advisor to review these discrepancies?
I want to get information on my ex-partner's ltd company. Can I request a FOI and would he be notified if this was done
You cannot request information about a private limited company under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, as it only applies to public authorities. However, you can obtain some information from Companies House. Your ex-partner would not be notified of your inquiries.
Would you like to know how to access these records on Companies House?
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You can access information about your ex-partner's limited company on Companies House. Just visit their website and search for the company by name or registration number. This will provide you with public records, including financial statements and filings.
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