Many small business owners overlook the need for a business savings account. Some owners they think they should keep every penny in their current account. But having a business savings…
When you own a limited company in the UK, you need to understand business compliance. It doesn’t matter if you’re the sole director of your company or one of a…
Whether you’re retiring, returning to full-time employment, switching to be a sole trader or looking for a change, do you know how to close your limited company? There are many…
Cash might be king but in the days of digital some business owners wonder, ‘Should I still use petty cash?’ With the ease of card and mobile transactions, you’d be…
Business Asset Disposal Relief is a kind of tax relief which allows company directors reduce Capital Gains Tax after disposing of an asset. Capital Gains Tax (or CGT) is a…
As inflation and other costs rise, running a business is more costly so lending money to your limited company might be worth considering. If you need new equipment or the…
Running a business involves lots of paperwork – including filing legal documents, such as the CS01 or Confirmation Statement. And while it’s not the most exciting way to spend your…
Around four million limited companies are registered in the UK. In Tyne and Wear, latest figures show that 7,838 companies were formed last year – with the most being incorporated…
VAT must be paid on certain goods and services – which we’ve looked at before – but some people ask: What happens if you don’t register for VAT? You must register for…
There is often confusion around whether directors need to fill in self assessment forms. The simple answer is it depends! That may not appear to be helpful, but it really…