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How Long Does SEIS Advance Assurance Take? (2026/27)
Startups 9 Aug 2026

How Long Does SEIS Advance Assurance Take? (2026/27)

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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How to Apply for SEIS Advance Assurance: Step-by-Step (2026/27)
Startups 9 Aug 2026

How to Apply for SEIS Advance Assurance: Step-by-Step (2026/27)

A step-by-step walkthrough of the SEIS advance assurance application: the three preconditions, the investor schedule, the document pack, ...

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Locum Doctors 6 Aug 2026

Locum Doctor Tax Guide 2026/27: Expenses, NHS Pension & Self Assessment

How locum doctors are taxed in 2026/27: the new 55p mileage rate, Class 2 National Insurance, the NHS pension annual allowance, Self Asse...

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Sole Traders 6 Jul 2026

How to Register as a Sole Trader in the UK — Complete 2026 Guide

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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R&D Tax Credits Explained: A UK Founder’s Guide for 2026/27
Startups 5 Jul 2026

R&D Tax Credits Explained: A UK Founder’s Guide for 2026/27

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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EMI Share Options Explained: A UK Founder’s Guide for 2026/27
Startups 5 Jul 2026

EMI Share Options Explained: A UK Founder’s Guide for 2026/27

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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SEIS and EIS Explained: A UK Founder’s Guide for 2026/27
Startups 5 Jul 2026

SEIS and EIS Explained: A UK Founder’s Guide for 2026/27

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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HMRC Loan Schemes & Loan Charge: What You Must Know
Tax 3 Jun 2026

HMRC Loan Schemes & Loan Charge: What You Must Know

HMRC has refreshed its guidance on tax avoidance loan schemes and the loan charge—a critical reminder that the taxman remains focused o...

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Common Tax Mistakes Made by Doctors
Locum Doctors 30 May 2026

Common Tax Mistakes Made by Doctors

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NHS Pension Explained for Locum Doctors
Locum Doctors 30 May 2026

NHS Pension Explained for Locum Doctors

The NHS Pension for Locum Doctors: A Financial Prescription for 2026/27 Hello, medical masterminds! 🩺 As a Chartered Accountant who ge...

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Demystifying IR35 for Locum Doctors: The Ultimate Cure for Off-Payroll Anxiety (2026/27 Edition)
Locum Doctors 30 May 2026

Demystifying IR35 for Locum Doctors: The Ultimate Cure for Off-Payroll Anxiety (2026/27 Edition)

Hello again, medical movers and shakers! 🩺 As a Chartered Accountant who specializes in keeping doctors on the right side of the taxma...

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The £100k Doctor Tax Trap: How to Diagnose and Treat Your 60% Effective Tax Rate (2026/27 Edition)
Locum Doctors 30 May 2026

The £100k Doctor Tax Trap: How to Diagnose and Treat Your 60% Effective Tax Rate (2026/27 Edition)

The £100k Doctor Tax Trap: How to Diagnose and Treat Your 60% Effective Tax Rate (2026/27 Edition) Congratulations! Cracking the £100,0...

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