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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.
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Which types of business insurance must you have in place?
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15 things you should know about being a sole trader
You’ll be in good company. The vast majority of the UK’s 5.8 million self-employed — 59% — are registered as sole traders. This stands to reason. Registering as a sole trader is easy and inexpensive…
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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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How to choose the best sole trader bank account
There’s no rule that says you must open a separate business bank account when you start working as a sole trader. In theory, you could use your personal bank account to receive client payments, pay…
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Set up a limited company via 1st Formations
If you are setting up a limited company for your business you will want it done quickly, professionally and without any hassle. That’s why we’ve teamed up with 1st Formations, the UK’s leading company formation…
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Dividend tax and National Insurance hike for small businesses from April 2022
The Government has announced a sharp hike in National Insurance and Dividend Tax rates from April 2022 to help fund a new Social Care and Health Levy. How much will this cost small business owners?