HMRC has launched a new streamlined Self Assessment registration service — new taxpayers can now get their UTR within 72 hours. But the 5 October 2026 deadline to register for 2025/26 is just weeks away. Here’s what you need to know.
The 31 January 2027 Self-Assessment deadline feels distant — but starting now saves money, reduces stress, and could speed up any refund you're owed.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax went live in April 2026. If you're a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, your first quarterly submission is due 7 August 2026. Here's everything you need to know.
Wondering when to go from sole trader to limited company? This plain-English guide covers the profit thresholds, real tax savings, extra costs, and everything you need to know before making the move.
HMRC is consulting on plans to make sole traders and landlords pay their tax monthly or quarterly from April 2029, based on previous year submissions. Here is what the proposal means, whether becoming a Ltd company could help, and how to prepare.
A plain-English guide to typical UK accountancy and bookkeeping fees in 2026 — from sole trader self assessment costs to full limited company packages. Find out what you should really be paying.
UK small businesses are owed £26 billion in unpaid invoices and 38 close every single day because of late payments. New laws are coming — here is what it means for you.
HMRC now has data on 4 million online sellers. If you earn anything on the side — from eBay, Etsy, Airbnb, or TikTok — here is what you need to declare and when.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is live — and the first quarterly submission deadline falls on 7 August 2026. If you are a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, here is exactly what you need to do before the deadline.
HMRC has issued an official one-month warning for the second Self Assessment payment on account, due 31 July 2026. If you're self-employed, a freelancer, landlord, or sole trader with a tax bill over £1,000, this deadline applies to you — and missing it carries a 7.75% interest charge.
HMRC has quietly restarted its Direct Recovery of Debts power — allowing it to take unpaid tax directly from your bank account without a court order. Here's what it means for sole traders, small businesses, and limited companies, and how to protect yourself.
The UK government's June 2026 Tax Update brings major changes for sole traders, small businesses and Ltd companies — from monthly Self Assessment via PAYE to new HMRC debt recovery powers. Here's what you need to know.
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