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VATVAT Registration Threshold UK 2026/27: When Do You Have to Register?
You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period — or if you expect it to within 30 days. Here's what that really means for your business.
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Making Tax DigitalMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax: The 2026/27 Guide for Sole Traders & Landlords
From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 must file quarterly digital updates with HMRC. Here's the timeline, who's affected, and how to get ready without the stress.
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Tax PlanningDividend vs Salary 2026/27: How Should a Limited Company Director Pay Themselves?
Dividend tax rises to 10.75% / 35.75% from April 2026. For most directors the classic strategy still holds: a salary up to the £12,570 personal allowance, with the rest as dividends.
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Self-AssessmentSelf-Assessment Tax Return: Deadlines, Penalties and How to Avoid Them
Miss the 31 January online filing deadline and you face an automatic £100 penalty — with more on top the longer you wait. Here are the 2025/26 deadlines and how to stay clear of penalties entirely.
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BookkeepingBookkeeping for Small Business in the UK: The Complete Guide (2026)
Good bookkeeping isn't admin — it's the difference between paying your fair share of tax and paying too much. Here's the complete UK guide: records, software, and how often to keep on top of it.
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