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Founded in 2004 by James Leckie and Emyr Williams, ByteStart has been publishing small business news and guides for over 20 years. Alongside our small team of business owners, we regularly feature advice and views from a wide range of industry experts - from accountants to legal advisers. You can find out more about us here.
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HMRC’s new ‘tax gap’ report – what it means if you’re self employed

June 23, 2025
In June 2025, HMRC published new figures on the UK’s tax gap, which show that self employed people are a key part of the story.
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What does a limited company secretary do?

June 6, 2025
The role of a limited company secretary is mainly administrative, but it can involve some important responsibilities which we explain in this guide.
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Is a limited company right for your business? Here’s what you need to know

June 3, 2025
There are many advantages to working via a limited company. Here are some of the benefits - including tax efficiency and limited liability for directors.
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Limited companies – dividend vouchers and board meeting minutes

May 28, 2025
Directors can distribute a company’s profits to shareholders in the form of dividends — but how should these distributions be properly recorded?
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Guide to the main HMRC payroll forms for small businesses

May 28, 2025
A complete 2025 guide to HMRC payroll forms for small businesses in the UK. Covers P45, P60, P11D, RTI submissions, deadlines, and key updates from HMRC.
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What responsibilities and duties does a limited company director have?

May 27, 2025
If you are a limited company director, you have a number of duties as well as legal and financial responsibilities you should be aware of.
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Company formation – what are the Articles of Association?

May 22, 2025
The Articles of Association are one of three documents needed to form a new limited company. The Articles, alongside Form IN01 (which contains all the key information relating to the…
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Company formation – the forms you need to complete

May 22, 2025
Setting up a company is a straightforward process that can be completed entirely online. Here we list the forms you’ll need to submit to Companies House.
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Company formation – what is a Memorandum of Association?

May 20, 2025
In simple terms, the Memorandum of Association records each initial subscriber's intention to form a new limited company.
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10 steps to take if you become self-employed in 2025

May 16, 2025
A key benefit of becoming self-employed is how easy it is to start up a new business. Here are 10 steps to take when you decide to take the leap.
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