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What is IR35?
by Calum Morrison
Knowledge
A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Managing your money
Everyone wants to make sure they're bringing home as much of their pay as they can - whether you need money-management tips to tax guidance, we can help.
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Limited company business expenses
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Self Assessment
by Calum Morrison and Nick Chowdrey
How do I claim expenses for business telephone calls (and the phone itself)?
To claim tax relief on your mobile phone or landline expenses, a contract needs to be set up between your limited company and the service provider.
What is a Personal Allowance?
Personal Allowance is the amount you’re allowed to earn in a given tax year (tax years run from 6th April and 5th April) before you start paying Income Tax.
Everything you need to know about Income Protection Insurance
We take a look at Income Protection Insurance and how it can be beneficial for the self-employed in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Benefits of paying Corporation Tax early
Corporation Tax is the tax levied on the profits of limited companies. This includes foreign companies with a UK branch office. The current rate is set at 19% for the 2018/19 tax year. But what are the benefits of paying this tax early?
IR35: Why contractors should have business insurance
Although changes to IR35 have been delayed until April 2021, contractors working through a personal service company still need to have business insurance.
HMRC & Companies House late filing & payment penalties for 2020/21
How to stay on top of the deadlines for your tax filings as a freelancer, contractor or small business in the UK.
Changing from sole trader to limited company
Think you're ready to move from a sole trader to a limited company structure? Here’s a simple explanation of when to make the transition and what you’ll need to keep in mind, without all the jargon.
Taxation of company cars
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.
Getting your contracting business ready for IR35 in the private sector
The government is introducing changes to IR35 legislation in April 2020. What do contractors need to do to ensure they're ready for the new rules?
Managing business expenses: How to record, store and back-up your receipts
Expenses are great. By claiming all your allowable expenses, you reduce your company profits, meaning less tax to pay on them. Here's what to do.
How do I pay back a student loan when I’m self-employed?
Confused about how to go about managing your repayments? Don’t sweat, here’s all you need to know about student loan repayment when you’re self-employed.
Limited company director’s responsibilities: What you need to file with HMRC & Companies House and when
What are your responsibilities as a limited company director? We explain what you need to file with Companies House & HMRC so you can keep on top of things.
Do I have to complete a Self Assessment tax return?
A Self Assessment tax return is one of the most significant tax documents you’ll be dealing with when you’re self-employed. Here's what you need to know.
What are the main advantages of a limited company?
Many take the sole trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits associated with setting up a limited company.
How to complete your first Self Assessment
New to contracting or freelancing? Struggling with filing your first Self Assessment? Our quick guide goes over the basics of what you should do.
Tools and resources
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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