If you run a business, whether you’re a freelancer, a self-employed contractor, or the managing director of a limited company or partnership, you need to keep detailed records for tax purposes. These records might include all sales and incomes, all your business expenses, and if you’re self-employed, records of your personal income. If you employ…
If you’re a freelancer, a contractor or a sole trader, you might be wondering when it’s the right time to register for VAT. You probably already know that the annual turnover threshold for registering for VAT is £90,000. But do you know the rules beyond this? For example, do you need to register after you’ve…
If you’re new to the self-employed world, you might have some questions about the sort of National Insurance you need to pay. This is your essential guide to your National Insurance obligations as a self-employed freelancer or contractor. We’ll take a look at the difference between Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance, which should…
Business rates can be tricky for anyone to manage. But if you’re self-employed or you work from home, business rates can be particularly challenging. This is your essential guide to business rates. We’ll explain what they are, how to calculate them, how to pay them, and how to find out if you’re eligible or exempt….
A HMRC investigation is a daunting prospect for any business. These investigations can be immensely time-consuming and extremely costly. So for self-employed and small businesses, the idea of a HMRC investigation can be genuinely terrifying. You can avoid HMRC investigations if you learn about the sort of circumstances that commonly trigger investigations. There are also…
Are insurance premiums subject to VAT? Do you have to pay VAT on your insurance? Short answer: You almost never have to pay VAT on insurance. But sometimes you do. Sort of. In this post we’ll explain the law concerning VAT and insurance, and explain when you do and do not have to pay VAT…
If you’re a business owner considering health insurance for your employees, this is your essential guide to how the medical cover you provide will affect your tax situation. In this post we’ll also explore how medical insurance affects tax for self-employed people, and other unincorporated business owners. How Does Medical Insurance Affect Tax? At the…
Starting a business is hard. There are so many things that need sorting out. If you’re a freelancer or a contractor, you often have to do everything all by yourself. And one thing that many freelancers and contractors worry about is VAT. Do you need to register for VAT? And if so, how do you…