Sole trader tax: What tax do businesses pay
Here's how much you can earn before tax when self-employed...…
Tax
For extensive small business tax advice, the articles in this section are an essential read. From which records to keep, VAT registration, tax year dates and tax obligations, this section has all the answers to your business tax questions.
Capital Gains Tax explained
Our guide to help you understand and calculate Capital Gains Tax…
What is Corporation Tax
Corporation Tax explained. Find out more about who pays Corporation Tax, how it is calculated and when your small business will have to start paying it...…
What is VAT and how does it affect my small business?
A beginner's guide to value added tax (VAT), when to register, the rates, output and input tax, deregistration, and the Cash Accounting Scheme…
What is the VAT threshold and when do you need to register for VAT?
A small business guide to valued added tax (VAT), voluntary and compulsory VAT registration, the VAT threshold and the different rates to be aware of…
Late tax return penalties: Fines for not filing
Ahead of the self-assessment deadline on January 31, this is the cost of missing the tax return due date…
Key business tax changes for the new tax year
What changes to the UK tax system will affect businesses across the country from April onwards?…
Business rates: What you need to know about the upcoming changes
On April 1 2017, business rates will rise across England, Scotland and Wales. Startups' has created a comprehensive guide to make sure you're informed...…
Self-employed expenses: exactly what allowable expenses do you get?
From household bills to travel, find out what business expenses you can claim…
Dividend tax changes: What business owners really think
Osborne's controversial dividend 'tax allowance' comes into effect from April 6. Startups finds out why many entrepreneurs aren't happy with the reform…
7 tips to help beat the self-assessment tax deadline
With just a few days until the January 31 deadline, Kashflow advises small businesses on what to remember and how to better prepare for next year…
Watch out for new reforms to dividend taxation…
Following George Osborne’s announcement in the Summer Budget, find out what the dividend ‘tax allowance’ really means for small businesses...…
VAT: Optional flat rate scheme
What is the flat rate scheme and will it benefit your business? We look at the trades it applies to and how much VAT you'd have to pay…
Tax breaks for freelancers: What you need to know
If you’re thinking about going freelance, Startups has compiled a tell-all guide on claiming tax relief for expenses…
Self-assessment tax returns: the common mistakes to avoid
Seven of the most common errors small business owners make when completing their self-assessment forms…
Real Time Information explained
We take a look at what the new PAYE reporting rules mean for small businesses and how employers can prepare…
Business Records Checks explained
What are Business Records Checks and how do they affect small businesses…
How to register for VAT
A step-by-step guide to the VAT registration process, from creating an account with HMRC online to reclaiming VAT on historic goods and services…
National Insurance: Understanding your obligations
GB tiptoes through the NI minefield to give you the clear, relevant information you need…
How to defer your VAT
The taxman is being kind and struggling businesses can easily defer payments…