
Key Accounting Dates July 2026
July is one of the busiest months in the tax calendar, with employer reporting deadlines clustered around the 6th, mid-month PAYE and CIS payments, and the Self Assessment second payment on account at the end. Here is a quick look at key dates for July 2026.

How to Use Social Media to Market Yourself as a UK Freelancer
Social media is one of the most cost-effective ways for UK freelancers to find clients and build a reputation. This guide covers the right platforms, content that attracts work, and the HMRC rules every self-employed person needs to know.

What Are Dividends?
Dividends are one of the most common ways directors pay themselves, but they come with rules that are easy to get wrong. This post looks at what dividends are, who can receive them, how they are taxed in the tax year, and exactly what you need to do to declare and record them correctly.

Sole Trader vs Limited Company
Sole trader or limited company? It is one of the most important decisions a UK business owner will make. This post looks at some of the key differences, covering tax rates, National Insurance, dividend rules, legal liability, Making Tax Digital, and when incorporation is likely to save you money.

How to make your invoices more effective and get paid faster as a sole trader
Sole trader invoices are more than a payment request. Get them right and you set clear expectations, look professional, and get paid on time. This guide covers what yours must include and how to make them work harder for your business.

Key Accounting Dates June 2026
Stay on top of your tax obligations with our complete guide to the key accounting dates for June 2026, covering Corporation Tax, PAYE, VAT, CIS, and payrolled benefits deadlines.

What Is the VAT Reverse Charge?
The VAT reverse charge shifts responsibility for accounting for VAT from the supplier to the customer. This guide explains how it works, who it applies to, and what UK businesses need to do to stay compliant.

How to Set the Right Rent Price for Your Rental Property
Setting the right rent price affects your yield, your tax position, and your compliance with UK landlord law. This guide covers how to research market rent, calculate gross and net yield, understand your Income Tax obligations, and operate within the Renters' Rights Act 2025, which came into force on 1 May 2026. Making Tax Digital requirements for landlords are also explained.

How to Manage Tax and National Insurance for UK Employees Working Abroad
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.

How Do I Find My Corporation Tax Number?
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.



