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UK Business & Tax

16 articles · UK Business & Tax

UK Business & TaxHow-ToIntermediateUK Tax
Self Assessment for UK Business Owners: What to File, When, and How to Reduce Your Tax Bill

Self Assessment is the annual tax return process for self-employed individuals, partners, and compan

Aug 2027
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UK Business & TaxHow-ToIntermediateUK Tax
UK Business Rates: How They Work, What You Might Be Overpaying, and How to Challenge

Business rates are calculated from your property's rateable value multiplied by a government-set mul

Aug 2027
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UK Business & TaxGuideIntermediateUK Employment Tax
IR35 in 2026: What UK Businesses Need to Know About Off-Payroll Working

IR35 (the off-payroll working rules) requires medium and large businesses to determine whether contr

Jul 2027
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Capital Gains Tax for UK Business Owners: What You Need to Know Before Selling

When a UK business owner sells their company or business assets at a profit, Capital Gains Tax appli

Jul 2027
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UK Business & TaxGuideIntermediateUK Employment Law
UK Employment Law for Employers: The Essential Guide for Growing Businesses

UK employment law protects employees' rights from day one of employment. The obligations — written c

Jul 2027
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UK Business & TaxGuideIntermediateUK Tax Compliance
Making Tax Digital: What Every UK Business Needs to Know and Do Now

Making Tax Digital for VAT is already mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses. MTD for Income Ta

Jul 2027
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PAYE for UK Employers: A Plain-English Guide to Running Payroll Compliantly

Every UK employer must operate PAYE from the date of the first employee's first payment. This means

Jun 2027
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UK Business & TaxHow-ToIntermediateUK Tax
R&D Tax Credits for UK SMEs: How to Claim What You Are Owed

UK R&D tax credits allow SMEs to deduct up to 186% of qualifying R&D costs from their taxable profit

Jun 2027
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VAT for UK eCommerce Businesses: Registration, Returns, and Common Mistakes

UK VAT applies when your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any 12-month period. For eCommerce busi

Jun 2027
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Corporation Tax for UK Founders: Everything You Need to Know

UK corporation tax is charged on your company's taxable profits at rates of 19-25% depending on prof

Jun 2027
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UK Business & TaxHow-ToIntermediateEmployment
How to Hire Your First Employee in the UK: A Complete Guide

Hiring your first employee in the UK requires: registering as an employer with HMRC at least 4 weeks

May 2026
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UK Business & TaxExplainerIntermediateTax & Compliance
What is Making Tax Digital? A Plain English Guide for Small Business Owners

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC's programme to move tax record-keeping and reporting online. MTD fo

Apr 2026
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UK Business & TaxHow-ToIntermediateTax & Compliance
How to Do Your Self Assessment Tax Return in the UK (2025–26 Guide)

You must file a Self Assessment tax return if you are self-employed, a limited company director, or

Mar 2026
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UK Business & TaxComparisonIntermediateBusiness Setup
Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You in 2026?

As a sole trader you pay income tax on profits (up to 45%) and Class 4 National Insurance (9%). As a

Feb 2026
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UK Business & TaxExplainerIntermediateTax & Compliance
What is VAT? A Complete Guide for Small Business Owners (2026)

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a 20% tax on most goods and services in the UK. You must register for VAT o

Feb 2026
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UK Business & TaxHow-ToIntermediateBusiness Setup
How to Register a Limited Company in the UK (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)

Registering a limited company in the UK costs £50 online and takes less than 24 hours through Compan

Feb 2026
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