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So, you're a small business owner who is VAT registered. Therefore, you have to add VAT onto your invoices or the goods you sell.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
With more people than ever becoming self-employed, we look at freelancers: who are they, what do they do, and what skills should they have?
Lorem Ipsum is dummy text used when designers want to have a realistic idea of the size of copy. We look at the funny alternatives to regular Lorem.
Thinking about closing your limited company? Perhaps you’re retiring or going back into full time work? This article will explain the two main options available to most people.
If you’re hoping to start the new tax year afresh, a full check-up like this will give you some sound knowledge of your business and what you could be achieving, leaving you confident and assured about the future.
What the difference between a Consultant or Contractor? It can make a huge impact to your prestige, and your pay. Here's an explanation of the differences.
What is National Insurance and do the self-employed have to pay it? This article explains it all as simply as possible.
30th September 2018 is the deadline to register any disguised remuneration schemes with HMRC. Disguised remuneration schemes claim to avoid the need to pay Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions. The use of an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) is an example of a disguised remuneration scheme.
A quick explanation of each of the small business taxes you’re expected to pay as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.
Want to break free...lance? Learn about escaping your boring job, breaking free and going freelance with lessons from five Queen bangers.
Scared of asking for money? Just remember some guy gained £42k for a potato salad. And that's not the weirdest thing on this list of crowdfunding successes.
What are your responsibilities as a limited company director? We explain what you need to file with Companies House and HMRC so you can keep on top of things.
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.
If possible, you should always asked to be paid in your native currency, as an appropriate rate elsewhere can be a very low rate in the UK.
It might sound simple, but being self-employed can lead you to this question when you are working with clients. It's important to know, so we explore.
Failure to file a Confirmation Statement is a criminal offence, which can result in directors being fined personally in criminal courts.
On 18th May 2018 the government published a long-expected IR35 consultation about ‘off-payroll working’ in the private sector. We’ll be responding in detail and will publish our response before the consultation closing date of 10th August.
Many take the sole trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits associated with setting up a limited company.
Receiving a gift from your employer is a great feeling, but in the workplace the employer needs to be aware of whether or not they need to pay tax on the present. Here are some helpful examples for small businesses.
Even self-employed veterans can struggle to generate small business leads. Here's a checklist of how small business can get in front of the right people.
Disaggregation is when business owners try to avoid charging VAT by splitting a business to ensure each operates under the VAT registration threshold.
Small businesses often have to make payments to employees and directors to cover statutory maternity and paternity pay. If you cannot afford to make such payments, you can ask HMRC to provide an advance payment to help your cash flow.
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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