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Many take the sole trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits and advantage associated with setting up a limited company.
Find out what help is available for small businesses, gig workers, and the self-employed.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
Child Benefit is a benefit payable to someone responsible for a child under the age of 16, or 20 if they’re in full time education. There are a few things to be aware of which we’ll take a look at in this article.
Although changes to IR35 have been delayed until April 2021, contractors working through a personal service company still need to have business insurance.
Failure to file a Confirmation Statement is a criminal offence, which can result in directors being fined personally in criminal courts. Here's what to do.
To examine the latest position on whether you should be paid for sleeping at work, we'll look at the most important, and recent, tribunal cases.
Some businesses include a company car as part of the overall remuneration package for their employees. However, HMRC considers the private use of a company car to be a Benefit in Kind and is, therefore, taxed as part of the employee’s overall income from employment.
It’s essential to make sure that you keep your personal and business banking separate, so you’ll usually need a dedicated business bank account.
Freelancer, contractor, or small business owner looking to reduce outgoings and increase productivity? There’s a new solution - Crunch Free!
We’ve put together this comprehensive, jargon-free guide to help you understand how best to set up as self-employed, and how to act tax-efficiently.
In 2021, the Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers were workers, not self-employed. But what does this ruling mean, and how did we get here?
This article will cover exactly what a director’s loan is, the HMRC rules, and your tax obligations. So you'll avoid any problems or unexpected tax bills.
If you don’t file your Self Assessment and pay any tax due by 31st January deadline you’ll face fines – and potential extra penalties. Here's all the info.
Finding work as a freelancer can be tricky. But there's good work on offer if you know where to look - here are a few of our favourite freelance job sites.
Lowering your Corporation Tax just takes diligence, a bit of knowledge of the tax system, and a few minutes every month making sure everything is recorded.
Businesses can benefit from a company car, van or motorcycle. Having a mode of company transport can be invaluable for small businesses.
The Conservatives' 'National Living Wage' is not the same as the one proposed by the Living Wage Foundation. We look at the differences.
How and why do so many freelancers end up turning into obsessed coffee lovers? What is it about coffee that suits the self-employed life? We take a look.
Confused by P11D forms? Unsure whether you need to file one? Want to avoid the common mistakes? Read our articles and you'll be an expert in no time.
New to contracting or freelancing? Struggling with filing your first Self Assessment? Our quick guide goes over the basics of what you should do.
If you live outside of the UK but run a UK-based limited company, there are certain rules you’ll need to be aware of to effectively run your business.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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