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When an employee works outside the UK, your obligations as an employer do not simply end. From operating PAYE correctly to managing National Insurance for the first 52 weeks abroad, this post looks at some of the key rules UK employers should know.
Every limited company in the UK has a Corporation Tax number, also known as a Unique Taxpayer Reference or UTR. You need it to file your Company Tax Return, pay Corporation Tax, and deal with HMRC. This guide explains exactly what it is, where to find it, and what to do if it has been lost.
If you currently work through an umbrella company, you may be wondering whether forming your own limited company could leave you better off. This post breaks down the key tax differences, explains how IR35 affects your options, and sets out what is involved in making the switch.
Fixed term contracts are a common tool for UK employers, but they carry the same legal weight as permanent employment. This guide explains how fixed term contracts work, what rights employees hold from day one, how the four-year rule operates, and what your obligations are when a contract ends or is not renewed – updated for the April 2026 Employment Rights Act changes.
May 2026 is one of the most deadline-heavy months in the UK accounting calendar. This guide covers every key obligation – from Corporation Tax payments and VAT returns to P60 distribution and CIS returns – with practical guidance on what to do and when.
Yes, you can be a sole trader and employed at the same time in the UK. Millions of people do it. But there are tax obligations, HMRC registration requirements, and Making Tax Digital rules you need to understand. This guide covers everything you need to know.
Payments on account catch thousands of taxpayers off guard every January and July. This guide explains how they are calculated, when they are due, and how to apply to reduce them if your income has fallen
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial events in an entrepreneur’s life, and the tax implications can be substantial. This post looks at what UK business owners need to know about Capital Gains Tax on a business sale, including Business Asset Disposal Relief, the current 2026/27 rates, share sales versus asset sales, earn-outs, and the planning strategies that can help reduce your overall liability.
Managing business expenses on the go doesn’t have to mean lost receipts and end-of-month headaches. This guide covers the practical tools available to UK business owners, directors, and employers – from receipt capture apps and mileage trackers to cloud accounting integration – so every allowable cost is recorded accurately, compliantly, and with minimal effort.
If you run a limited company, your balance sheet is one of the most important documents your business produces – yet it is often the least understood. This guide explains what a balance sheet is, how to read each section, and what your figures tell you about the financial health of your business.
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