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Knowledge
A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Starting out
So you’re ready to go it alone, but what company set up is best for you? What tax implications do you need to be aware of? And just how do you come up with the right name? We’ve got the guidance you need.
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Starting a limited company
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Freelancing for beginners
by Nick Chowdrey
The Crunch Personal Tax Estimator – Our Free Tax Calculator
Crunch's Personal Tax Estimator will help you work out the tax you may have to pay on your personal income, including sole trade income, salary & dividends.
Get ready for end of tax year (5th April 2021) & new tax year
We’re fast approaching the end of the tax year on 5th April 2019. Let's take a look at what you’ll need to know.
Crunch Events: Masterclasses, Launches, Meetups & More!
Starting or running a business, and need tips? Want to network with fellow self-employed workers? Find out what events are coming up.
UK Tax rates, tax thresholds, tax bands, and tax allowances for the 2021/22 and 2020/21 tax years
There are many different tax rates in the UK affecting both individuals and businesses - we've pulled them all together so you can keep on top of them.
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.
Scottish Income Tax Rates and how to check if it applies to you
We explain the tax rates that apply for the 2020/21 tax year, affecting income taxpayers resident in Scotland and how to see if you're affected.
VAT registration and reporting explained – and what rate of VAT applies?
Although the ins & outs may be tricky to grasp for first-timers, the sooner you get your head around the HMRC VAT system the sooner you can benefit from it.
How much should I take as a salary from my limited company?
What's the most tax-efficient salary to take as a company director? Here are the benefits of taking a high or a low salary, without the jargon.
Self-employed National Insurance explained
What is National Insurance and do the self-employed have to pay it? This article explains it all as simply as possible.
Freelancing on the side: what tax do I pay?
Here's how to make sure you're paying the right amount of tax when deciding to freelance on the side, and how to stay in HMRC's good books!
New Tax Year, New You
Want to make this tax year the most profitable yet? Our top financial resolutions and guidance will set you on the course to success.
What are the main advantages of a limited company?
Many take the sole trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits and advantage associated with setting up a limited company.
Sleeping on the job: Finally, clarity about pay
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.
Opening a business bank account – How and why you should do it
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.
Best freelance job sites – 12 that actually pay well
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.
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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