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Dormant company accounts are free to file at Companies House today, but software-only filing is on its way, so here is what changes and how to get ready.
Flat Rate, Cash Accounting, Margin, Retail and Annual Accounting each change how you handle VAT, and here is how to tell which one fits your business.
Every company director and person with significant control now needs to prove who they are to Companies House, so here is how the process works and how to get it done without stress.
Spotted a mistake on a past VAT return? Here are the errors we see most often, and a calm, step-by-step guide to putting them right with HMRC.
Every key date for your limited company and your personal Self Assessment, from accounts and CT600 to VAT quarters and payments on account, explained simply in one place.
Closing your limited company for good or putting it on pause are both valid choices, and the right one depends on your plans, assets and appetite for yearly admin.
Your Companies House authentication code acts as your company's signature online, so here is how to find it, replace it, change it and keep it safe.
If you used the free joint service to file your accounts and tax return together, it has gone - here is what replaced it and what still works until 2028.
A late filing penalty from Companies House can feel harsh, so here is exactly how it is worked out, what doubles it, and what you can realistically do about it.
Being small usually means no audit, but not always - here is how the exemption works, the 10% rule that catches people out, and the statement your directors sign.
Moving your year end can make life easier, but it also moves your deadlines and your tax returns - here is how it works and what changes in 2028.
From April 2028, Companies House is changing how you file accounts and reports, so here is what the new rules mean for your company and how to get ready in good time.
Quarterly updates under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax are year-to-date totals, not standalone filings — here's why that makes corrections simple and deadlines far less stressful.
Dormant doesn't mean dormant to everyone, so here's what HMRC and Companies House still expect from your paused company, and how to avoid quiet penalties.
A simple guide to director's loans, the s455 tax charge, what changed on 6 April 2026, and how to file your CT600A correctly.
From home office costs to professional subscriptions, here are the everyday limited company expenses owners miss - and how to capture them properly before you file.
Marginal relief softens the jump from 19% to 25% Corporation Tax for companies with middle-band profits. Here's who gets it and how to claim it.
A trial balance is just a tidy list of your bookkeeping totals - and it is the starting point for every set of company accounts and Corporation Tax return.
HMRC's Transformation Roadmap is reshaping UK tax for sole traders, landlords and small businesses - here is the why, the global picture, and how spreadsheets still fit in.
Attach documents to balances, raise review points in context and run fully customisable question sets - all inside the Trial Balance screen you already use.
A plain-English guide to the three main UK financial reporting standards - what they are, who they are for, and how to choose the right one for your company.
Bridging software connects your existing records to HMRC's systems, so you can meet your Making Tax Digital obligations without overhauling how you work
Since 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 have had to send HMRC quarterly updates on top of their yearly tax return — here's what's changing, when it hits you, and how to get ready.
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