Sales and invoicing
Payroll
What is PAYE and how does it work?
How are salary payments processed?
What is the procedure for the final payroll of the tax year?
How do tax codes work?
How is directors’ national insurance calculated?
What is form P11D?
Do I have to complete a self-assessment tax return?
What is form P45?
How does my company payroll work?
What tax-efficient products are recommended for independents working via a limited company?
Am I entitled to claim Employment Allowance?
Record keeping
What is the best way to organise my company records?
What happens in the event of an HMRC compliance visit?
How long do I need to keep accounting records for?
How do I keep my accounting records up to date?
What are the different ways of drawing money out of my company?
Can I loan money to my company?
How likely is it that my company will be investigated by HMRC?
Can I claim for expenses that have been incurred before incorporating my company?
Allowable company expenses
Which expenses are allowable for tax purposes?
What is the correct procedure for claiming expenses as a contractor?
What are the various allowable company expenses?
Can my company pay for the running expenses of my personal vehicle?
Can my company pay for my home broadband if I work from home?
Can my company pay for business calls made on my personal mobile or landline?
Am I entitled to claim childcare vouchers from my client or the government?
Legal and secretarial
Why does Competex provide the registered office?
What is the director’s service address?
What is limited liability?
What is a confirmation statement (annual return)?
What information do I need to include on my company letters, emails and websites?
What are the Money Laundering Regulations?
What are the company minutes?
What are the main company roles?
Should I opt in or out of the Employment Agency Regulations?
What are the main company documents?
Dividends
Regulations affecting limited companies
Value Added Tax (VAT)
July Small Business Update
Should my company purchase or lease an electric or low emission car?
March Small Business Update
What did we learn from the 2021 Budget Announcement?
How to prepare for the Off Payroll Working (IR35) changes in April 2021 [CHECKLIST]
February Small Business Update
Brexit and VAT – what are the changes from 1 January 2021?
Do I need to register my company for VAT?
Do I charge VAT if I am working abroad or buying/selling in the EU?
In what circumstances is it not advisable to register for VAT on a voluntary basis?
What is the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS)?
When is VAT payable?
What are the benefits of voluntarily registering my company for VAT?
Can I reclaim VAT on pre-registration expenses?
What are the penalties for late submission of VAT returns or for late payments of VAT?