Tips & how-tos

Accounting & tax tips for UK small businesses

Bite-sized, practical tips to help you save tax, stay compliant and run a tidier business — written by our accountants in plain English.

Tax

10 legal ways to pay less tax as a UK small business

Ten practical, legitimate ways UK sole traders and limited companies can reduce their tax bill in 2026.

6 min read
Getting started

How to register as self-employed with HMRC

A step-by-step guide to registering as a sole trader with HMRC, deadlines and what you need.

4 min read
Tax

The allowable expenses checklist for the self-employed

A plain-English checklist of expenses UK sole traders can claim to reduce their tax bill.

5 min read
Deadlines

How to prepare for your Self Assessment tax return

A simple checklist to get your UK Self Assessment done early and stress-free.

5 min read
VAT

VAT registration: when you must register and how

When UK businesses must register for VAT, the threshold, and how voluntary registration can help.

5 min read
Limited company

How to pay yourself from a limited company

Salary, dividends and the most tax-efficient way for UK directors to take money out of their company.

6 min read
Bookkeeping

8 bookkeeping tips that save small businesses hours

Practical bookkeeping habits that keep UK small-business records tidy and tax-ready all year.

5 min read
Getting started

How to choose an accountant for your small business

What to look for when choosing a UK accountant — qualifications, fees, software and service.

5 min read
Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital: a quick-start for small businesses

What Making Tax Digital means for UK businesses and how to get ready with the right software.

5 min read
Limited company

Year-end accounts checklist for company directors

A checklist to help UK company directors prepare for year-end accounts and corporation tax.

5 min read
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