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Limited Company
How to form a limited company in the UK – how the incorporation process works. What is Companies House, and what are your responsibilities as a company director?
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Self Employed
How to set up in business as a sole trader – otherwise known as becoming self-employed. What are the pros and cons, and what are your obligations as a business owner?
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Tax Guides
How are small businesses taxed in the UK? We explore the various taxes you will encounter as a business owner – either as a sole trader or a limited company.
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Start a Business
There are so many things to consider before you set out on your own and start a new business. We have dozens of expert guides to help you get started.
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Accounting
Whether you do your own accounts or hire an accountant to look after your books, here are some guides to help you keep on top of the numbers.
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Finance
Most businesses need access to finance at some stage – either to get started or to help the business grow. Here we look at the most common sources of funding.
Recent articles
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What is the registered address of a limited company?
In this article, we explain what the purpose of a registered address of a limited company is, why you need one and how to change your registered address if you relocate.
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Do you need a separate bank account for your business?
If you’re starting up, do you need a separate bank account for your new business? The answer depends mainly upon the type of business structure you choose to work under.
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How do joint ventures work? Legal considerations
A joint venture is an arrangement between two or more companies that wish to work together to achieve a specific goal.
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Salary Sacrifice explained for small business owners
A salary sacrifice is something that many employees could be taking advantage of but through lack of knowledge, or sheer hesitation, they’re missing out on the benefits.
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How to set up a limited company – the basics
Everything you need to know about setting up a limited company in the UK; The information you need to hand in, plus the costs and options available to you.
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10 advantages of setting up a limited company
Although the sole trader route, which is commonly referred to as being self employed, is the most popular way of running a business in the UK, there are significant advantages to operating via a limited company.
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Limited company dividend tax guide
Here’s how company dividends are taxed, and how you calculate the amount of tax you need to pay on your dividends.
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Sole Trader Tax Calculator
Find out how much tax you pay as a sole trader – in terms of income tax and Class 2/4 NICs on your business profits.