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Year-End Bookkeeping Checklist for Small Businesses
As the financial year-end approaches, bookkeeping often shifts from a to-do later task to a significant administrative burden. In simple terms, year-end bookkeeping is the process of completing, consolidating, and finalising your financial records. This ensures your books are…
How to Reduce Your Capital Gains Tax in the UK
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is what you pay when you sell or dispose of something that has grown in value. The tax applies to taxable gains, not the total sale price, and it typically applies to asset sales such…
When Is the Right Time to Hire a Part-Time FD or CFO?
Building a business is exciting, but it also brings financial challenges. Startups and SMEs often concentrate on immediate goals such as sales, hiring, and product development, while long-term financial planning can fall behind. This is where strong financial leadership…
Drawings vs Salary: What’s Best for You?
One of the first questions any business owner faces is how to pay themselves. Should you take drawings or a salary? The answer depends entirely on your business structure.
Different rules, obligations and tax consequences apply to sole traders, partnerships…
Do Non-UK Businesses Need to Register for VAT in the UK?
Statutory Audits vs Non-Statutory Audits: A Guide for UK SMEs
Audits can feel like a little bit of a dark art for small and medium-sized businesses. You might tune out the minute it comes up and think “stress,” “paperwork,” “that thing big companies do”. But what about audits and…
Understanding The Auto Enrolment Pension
If you’ve ever started a new job and been automatically signed up to a pension without having ever lifted a finger, that is auto-enrolment at work. It’s a government program designed to encourage more people to save for their…
What is R&D Tax Relief?
R&D (Research and Development) Tax Relief is meant to encourage businesses to invest in innovation. It can lower your Corporation Tax bill or even result in you being paid cash if you’re making a loss.
When Is Corporation Tax Due?
Corporation Tax is a big part of a limited company’s financial responsibilities in the UK. Know when and how to pay it to ensure that you always stay within the guidelines and avoid unnecessary penalties.
How Is Corporation Tax Calculated?
If you run a limited company in the UK, corporation tax is one of the most important financial obligations to understand and manage. It’s not just about compliance—knowing how corporation tax is calculated can help you plan better, avoid…
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