When you pay Capital Gains Tax on selling a UK property, the 2026/27 rates and allowance, Private Residence Relief and the 60-day deadline – in simple English.
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A simple step-by-step guide to setting up a UK limited company in 2026: name, address, directors, ID checks, Companies House fee, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT.
How to Set Up a Limited Company in the UK: Step by Step (2026) Read More »
Many small business owners in the UK ask the same question: “When do I need to register for VAT?” The answer depends on your taxable turnover. In this guide we explain the VAT registration threshold, the two tests HMRC uses, the deadlines, and what happens once you are registered. All figures were checked on GOV.UK
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Taking on your first employee is a big step for a small business. As soon as you pay staff, you become an employer in the eyes of HMRC. That means you must run payroll, take tax and National Insurance from wages, and send reports to HMRC every time you pay people. This guide explains payroll
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Starting a business in the UK? One of the first big choices is how to set it up. Most small businesses start as a sole trader or a limited company. Both are legal and both are common. The right choice depends on your profit, your plans and how much paperwork you are happy to do.
Sole Trader vs Limited Company 2026/27: Which Is Right for You? Read More »
Key Self Assessment dates for the 2025/26 tax year, late filing and late payment penalties, payments on account and Making Tax Digital changes, in simple English.
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A simple guide to the SRA Accounts Rules for UK law firms: client money, five-weekly reconciliations, the accountant’s report and when you are exempt.
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax has now started. It changes how many sole traders and landlords keep records and report to HMRC. This guide explains who needs it, what you must do, and the key dates, in simple English. It covers the 2026 to 2027 tax year (6 April 2026 to 5 April
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If you work in construction as a subcontractor, your contractor may take money off every payment before you get paid. This is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Often more is taken through CIS than you really owe, and the extra can be claimed back. This guide explains, in simple steps, how CIS deductions work and
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If you drive a black cab, a private hire car or work through an app like Uber, Bolt or FREENOW, you are usually self-employed. That means you must tell HMRC about your income, keep good records and pay your own tax and National Insurance. This guide explains, in simple steps, what you can claim, how
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