Guides, checklists and practical advice on UK tax, accounting, expenses and compliance — written for sole traders, contractors, landlords and limited companies.
A plain-English guide to accountants for freelancers UK — tax registration, allowable expenses, VAT, IR35 and sole trader vs limited co...
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HMRC typically responds in four to six weeks. The full timeline stage by stage, how long an assurance lasts, what makes it slower, and th...
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A step-by-step walkthrough of the SEIS advance assurance application: the three preconditions, the investor schedule, the document pack, ...
Read more →How locum doctors are taxed in 2026/27: the new 55p mileage rate, Class 2 National Insurance, the NHS pension annual allowance, Self Asse...
Read more →Find out how to register as a sole trader with HMRC — the October deadline, what you'll need, and what happens next. Plain-English guid...
Read more →AI is already automating routine accounting tasks. Here's what it means for UK business owners in 2026 — and what still needs a qualifi...
Read more →Step-by-step guide to registering as a sole trader with HMRC in 2026. Covers the deadline, UTR number, 2026–27 tax rates and what to do...
Read more →Sole trader bookkeeping explained: what records HMRC requires, how MTD ITSA changes your obligations, cash basis vs accrual, and the most...
Read more →How to Register as a Sole Trader in the UK — Complete 2026 Guide Last reviewed: July 2026 | Written by Godwin Pinto at AccTek Ltd Going...
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How R&D tax credits work for UK founders in 2026/27 - the merged 20% RDEC scheme, ERIS for R&D-intensive SMEs, what qualifies and the cla...
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How EMI share options work for UK founders in 2026/27 - the April 2026 expansion, tax treatment and the compliance steps that matter.
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How SEIS and EIS work for UK founders in 2026/27 - limits, the April 2026 EIS changes, advance assurance and how to sequence your raise.
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