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How Do I Register as a Sole Trader? – Basic GuideSelf-employedHow Do I Register as a Sole Trader? – Basic GuideIt is a fact that there are many benefits of establishing your own business. That’s where the sole proprietorship, the most basic…Limited Company: Advantages and DisadvantagesLimited companiesLimited Company: Advantages and DisadvantagesEstablishing a limited company is one of the popular ways to set up a business in the UK. According to an estimate,…Difference Between Zero-Rated Vat Items and Exempt SuppliesVATDifference Between Zero-Rated Vat Items and Exempt SuppliesIf your company is bringing out zero rated VAT items, why not enroll for VAT and claim back the charge you presently…What are Abridged Accounts? A Basic GuideAccounting & bookkeepingWhat are Abridged Accounts? A Basic GuideBusiness owners have different options available to file their company’s account: full, micro-entity, dormant and abridged accounts. For startups and small companies…What is a Dormant Company? A Guide for Small BusinessesLimited companiesWhat is a Dormant Company? A Guide for Small BusinessesMany people mistakenly believe that a dormant company is a company that has shut down or closed. But this is not the…Why Small Businesses Should Get External AuditsAccounting & bookkeepingWhy Small Businesses Should Get External AuditsThe term ‘audit’ can make any business owner feel worried about their financial health since these are forms of examinations that determine…6 Main Types Of Tax To Pay In The UK – Taxation GuideTax guides6 Main Types Of Tax To Pay In The UK – Taxation GuideHM Revenue & Customs is responsible for managing taxes in the United Kingdom. The main types of taxes are Income tax, NICs,…HMRC Voluntary Disclosure – Your Guide to HMRC Voluntary DisclosureTax guidesHMRC Voluntary Disclosure – Your Guide to HMRC Voluntary DisclosureManaging your business’s finances can be extremely difficult, and there are numerous opportunities to make inadvertent tax report errors. Business owners and…What Causes HMRC Tax Investigations Against Self Employed?Self-employedWhat Causes HMRC Tax Investigations Against Self Employed?Taxes are a bane of many taxpayers’ existence, but filing the right documents is never as straightforward as it seems. When errors…Correcting VAT Errors on a Return Already SubmittedVATCorrecting VAT Errors on a Return Already SubmittedWhile submitting your VAT returns, mistakes can occur. Whether it’s missing an important entry or adding a wrong figure. And there are…What is a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) Number and How to Get One?Payroll & employmentWhat is a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) Number and How to Get One?Struggling to know what is a unique taxpayer reference (UTR) number? Who needs this number? What it is for and how can…Understanding Invoices – Why Businesses Must Keep CopiesAccounting & bookkeepingUnderstanding Invoices – Why Businesses Must Keep CopiesInvoices are necessary for any organisation that transacts with other entities. It serves as a record of sale that verifies the payment…

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