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Sage One – the basics
Most traditional accounting software is outdated and often tedious to use, but if you’re mindful of the ongoing transition towards digital accounts it’s likely you’ll be aware of cloud accounting. For those of you who aren’t, what sets cloud accounting apart is that...
Self-assessment: paper tax return deadline
Self-assessment is the process HMRC uses to collect income tax outside of wages, pensions and savings. People and businesses with other income need to file a tax return each year. Income received during the financial year (between 5 April and 6 April) must be reported...
Receiving your state pension
The government has confirmed the state pension age will rise to 68 between 2037 and 2039 – much earlier than originally planned between 2044 and 2046. So if you were born between 6 April 1970 and 5 April 1978 you will have to remain in work for an extra year before...
Tips to reduce your corporation tax bill
Although we’ve yet to reach the year-end, it’s always good to plan ahead when it comes to managing your taxes. All companies are required to pay corporation tax on any profits made during their accounting period. The rate for company profits in 2017/18 is 19%. While...
Choosing your business structure
So you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking to set up your own business. You have a product or service to sell, and know which sector you would like to operate in. But there is 1 thing still to decide – what type of business do you want to register or trade as? What...
Company secretary: do you need one?
So you’ve set up a limited company and assembled a team of directors and shareholders to manage the day-to-day running of your business, but do you have someone to manage your company’s financial and legal standards? If not, a company secretary might be able to help....
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