Plain-English guides from our bookkeeping team on the rules, deadlines and habits that keep UK small businesses, sole traders and landlords compliant and stress-free.
MTD for Income Tax is now live for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. Here is who is in scope, the quarterly deadlines and how to prepare.
Good bookkeeping is mostly a matter of routine. These 12 habits, plus a simple weekly-to-annual checklist, keep your records accurate and tax deadlines calm.
When must you register for VAT, which scheme suits you and what deadlines follow? A practical guide to the £90,000 threshold, VAT schemes, MTD and penalties.
Taking on staff? This practical 2026/27 guide covers registering as an employer, RTI, paying HMRC, auto-enrolment, starters and leavers, year end and the real cost of an employee.
Five years, six years, three years? A clear guide to UK record retention periods for sole traders, companies, VAT and payroll, plus what to keep and how to store it digitally.
Who does what at year end? How your bookkeeper prepares the books to Trial Balance, how your accountant finalises accounts and tax, and a detailed checklist to make it smooth.
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