What Is A Tax Reference Number?
5 June 2026
Each employer and pension provider has a unique reference number which identifies their tax records with HMRC – one of many...
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What Information Should I Give my Accountant for Self Assessment?
27 May 2026
HMRC use your Self Assessment tax return to calculate the amount of tax you owe as a small business owner, freelancer...
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How Do I Close a Limited Company?
16 January 2026
The decision to close down your limited company might not always be an easy one, whatever your circumstances. After all that...
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What is a Dormant Company?
1 November 2025
A dormant company isn’t the same thing as a closed company, and there are different definitions of ‘dormant’ depending on whether...
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How Do I Pay My VAT Bill?
15 September 2025
There are multiple options when it comes to paying your VAT bill to HMRC, including Direct Debit, an online card payment,...
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Your Guide to Applying for a Business Grant
8 September 2025
Business grants are a non-repayable source of funding which eligible organisations can apply for. Unlike loans, grants are normally provided by...
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Do You Pay National Insurance on Pension Income?
17 August 2025
You'll stop making National Insurance Contributions when you reach state pension age, so you won't normally need to pay NI on...
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Are Legal Costs Tax Deductible?
13 July 2025
Starting and running a business can mean you incur all sorts of legal costs, from drawing up contracts to hiring a...
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Can a Company Have Two Managing Directors?
3 June 2025
A director is responsible for the success of a company, whilst ensuring it’s compliant with any regulations. It’s a lot of...
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Can I Claim Tax Relief on Maintenance Payments?
11 May 2025
It is possible to claim tax relief on maintenance payments you make to a former spouse or civil partner. The tax...
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The SME Business Owner Mental Health Report: Chapter One
23 September 2021
Living during a pandemic has been a tough experience for everyone, and being directly responsible for their own livelihood (and potentially...
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