Accounting guides for UK businesses
Clear, jargon-free guides to the tax and accounting topics that matter most to UK small businesses. Each one pulls the essentials together and links to detailed articles. Pick the area you need below.

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Our guides
Limited Company Tax ↗
Corporation tax, paying yourself, director’s loans and deadlines.
Self Assessment ↗
Who needs to file, key deadlines, payments on account and more.
VAT ↗
When to register, the threshold and choosing a VAT scheme.
Payroll & PAYE ↗
PAYE, National Insurance, the Employment Allowance and benefits.
Bookkeeping ↗
Keeping clean records, software and Making Tax Digital.
Starting a Business ↗
Sole trader vs limited company, getting set up and IR35.
Accounting Glossary ↗
Plain-English definitions of the UK tax and accounting terms you’ll meet.
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