What’s the best accounting software for the self employed (sole traders)?
Sole traders can choose from a host of online accounting software packages. These tools help manage your finances adn come packed with time-saving features.
10 self-employed business ideas you can start for under £100
Want to start your own business without spending a fortune? Here are 10 low-cost ideas you can launch for under £100, with tips on how to get started.
HMRC’s new ‘tax gap’ report – what it means if you’re self employed
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.
Setting up and running payroll: a guide for small limited companies
Learn how to set up and run payroll for your limited company, including PAYE registration, salary strategy, HMRC forms, and key tax deadlines.
What National Insurance do self-employed people pay in 2025/26?
Find out how National Insurance works for sole traders, including Class 2/4 rates, how to pay, and how it differs from employee and limited company rules.
How to register as self-employed with HMRC – the key steps
You’re self-employed if you work for yourself and aren’t paid through PAYE. If you earn more than £1,000 a year this way, you need to register with HMRC.
15 advantages of setting up a limited company in 2025 (UK guide)
Thinking of starting a business? Discover the 15 key benefits of forming a UK limited company in 2025, from tax savings to liability protection.
Corporation Tax guide – CT600, rates & deadlines for small companies
Practical guide to UK Corporation Tax for 2025/26. How limited companies are taxed, key deadlines, rates, file a CT600, and reduce your tax bill legally.
What responsibilities and duties does a limited company director have?
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.
Memorandum and Articles of Association – what you need to know
In simple terms, the Memorandum of Association records each initial subscriber's intention to form a new limited company.