Tag Archives: HMRC

Start-Up Advice: Choosing a Business Entity

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So you’ve decided to Start-Up that business idea floating about in your head, and turn it into a reality; you’ve got a name, now you just need an Entity- but which is right? Limited Company, Sole Trader or Partnership? You should assess the types based on your available time, commitment and resources, and consider long-term

Flat Rate VAT has changed….

….Are you aware of the changes? The VAT Flat Rate Scheme simplifies businesses’ record keeping, and makes it easy to work out the VAT they have to pay. However as of 1st April 2017 the scheme changed, as announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement last year. So, how does it work? Normally a

Self-Assessment Tax Return Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

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There are a number of common self-assesment / tax return mistakes that can hold things up (possibly leading to a penalty fee), cause you problems or even prompt HMRC to look more closely at you. So it’s best to be aware of them and make sure you don’t make them! The easiest way to avoid

VAT – FLAT RATE SCHEME – WILL IT WORK FOR ME?

All about the VAT Flat Rate Scheme The VAT Flat Rate scheme was introduced in 2012 and it can be used by sole traders,  partnerships  and limited companies if they satisfy HMRC requirements.  Unlike the standard VAT accounting , where  you have to pay VAT on the basis of the difference between  purchases and sales