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Straightforward, jargon-free guides that help UK business owners understand their numbers, avoid costly surprises, and make confident financial decisions.
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Setting Up a Ltd Company for Properties: Holding Company, Group Structure & SPV Explained
Setting Up a Ltd Company for Property (UK): SPV & Holding Company Explained When to use an SPV or a holding-company group, how to set it up, tax on rental profits, SDLT/CGT, lender requirements, and simple checklists you can follow.
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Limited Company Setup Checklist (UK 2025/26)
Everything you need to register, comply and stay on top of your new company explained in plain English. Thinking of setting up a limited company this year?Whether you’re a consultant, a small business owner, or a property investor, you’re probably asking: “How to set up a limited company in the UK” It’s a fair question.…
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Outsourced Cashflow Forecasting UK: Pros, Cons & Costs
Outsourced Cashflow Forecasting UK: Pros, Cons & Costs (2025/26) Compare DIY vs outsourced cashflow forecasting in the UK. Learn what it includes, realistic costs, and when it pays off plus download our free 52-Week Rolling Forecast Template.
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When Should a Sole Trader Become a Limited Company? (UK 2025/26)
When Should a Sole Trader Go Limited? (UK 2025/26): Tax, Risk & Practical Triggers Thinking of going limited? Discover the key tax, liability and mortgage considerations before switching from sole trader to limited company in 2025/26 explained in plain English, with GOV.UK & bank sources.
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Why DIY Cash-Flow Forecasts Often Fail (and How to Fix Them)
DIY Cash-Flow Forecasts (UK): Why They Fail and How to Fix Them UK guide to reliable cash-flow forecasting: fix the 7 DIY failure modes, bake in VAT/PAYE dates, and run a 52-week rolling forecast with weekly updates.
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CIS penalties & appeals (and how to protect or reinstate GPS)
CIS Penalties & Appeals (UK 2025/26) Late Returns, Late Payments & Protecting GPS.
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CIS isn’t employment status: getting PAYE vs subcontractor right (CEST + risk controls)
CIS Isn’t Employment Status: PAYE vs Subcontractor, CEST & Controls UK 2025/26. Decide correctly between PAYE and CIS on each engagement. Use CEST, document evidence, and then run either PAYE or CIS (verify, labour-only base, CIS300). Includes VAT DRC interaction and GOV.UK sources.
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CIS returns & statements in Xero/QuickBooks/Sage (screenshots + step-by-step)
CIS Returns & Payment/Deduction Statements in Xero, QuickBooks & Sage, UK 2025/26 Step-by-step to run CIS month-end in your software: split labour vs materials, issue PDS by the 19th, file CIS300 on time, and pay by the 22nd plus clean DRC handling. GOV.UK-sourced and ready to use.
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CIS vs VAT Domestic Reverse Charge: when both apply (decision flow + wording)
CIS vs VAT Domestic Reverse Charge (UK 2025/26): When Both Apply + Exact Invoice Wording. Clear decision flow for CIS and the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge on the same job. Know when DRC applies, how end-user letters switch it off, and how to invoice while calculating CIS on labour only backed by GOV.UK.