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Why doesn’t the UK tax year start on 1 January?

Why doesn’t the UK tax year start on 1 January?

by admin0 | Mar 17, 2021 | Finance, Tax Year, VAT

There is little about tax that is intuitive and modern, including the date our tax year starts - 6 April. We have our ancestors to thank for that. Our tax year dates originate from when people in England were required to pay rent to their landlords quarterly on...
VAT Special Schemes Guide

VAT Special Schemes Guide

by admin0 | Jan 29, 2021 | Accounting, Business, Finance, International trade, VAT

We have already covered the topic of VAT in our complete VAT guide as well as VAT registration & deregistration thresholds. However, there are some special VAT schemes that apply to certain business industries and include different rules of accounting for VAT....
How much should you pay yourself as a business owner?

How much should you pay yourself as a business owner?

by admin0 | Jan 8, 2021 | Business, Finance, Payroll, Small businesses, Start up business

Starting your own business means doing something you’re passionate about. However, at the end of the day, the main idea is to also make a living out of it. As a business owner, you need to decide how much money you want to pay yourself. If you pay yourself too little,...
Do I need to register for VAT – The complete guide

Do I need to register for VAT - The complete guide

by admin0 | Jan 7, 2021 | Accounting, Finance, Small businesses, VAT

If you’re unsure whether you should be registered for VAT we’ve put together this handy guide to help you. What is VAT? VAT stands for Value Added Tax. it’s a Government tax that’s added to certain goods and services that are produced within EU member...
Everything you need to know about Self Assessment

Everything you need to know about Self Assessment

by admin0 | Dec 1, 2020 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business, Finance, Freelancing, Small businesses, Start up business

For every starting entrepreneur, filing a Self Assessment for the first time can be a bit of a headache.. There are quite a few things to know and understand before you can feel comfortable with the whole process. So, to help you have a smoother start, we have created...
Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

by admin0 | Nov 17, 2020 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business, Finance, Outsourcing, Small businesses

Once your business starts growing, you simply need a professional who can manage your accounting and bookkeeping. Every business owner has to decide whether they want to hire a bookkeeper or accountant to work in-house or engage an outsourced accounting service....
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