For years, the standard advice for owner-directors of small limited companies was simple: pay yourself a small salary up to a threshold, then take the rest as dividends. It was a reliable way to minimise National Insurance while keeping things simple. That advice hasn't disappeared — but it's no longer the whole story. A series of changes over the past few years has turned what used to be a quick back-of-envelope calculation into a genuine planning exercise, one that depends

Ever feel like your relationship with your bookkeeping (and your accountant) has a bit of a relationship status vibe? Some months it’s Straightforward. Everything’s where it should be, the bank matches, receipts are filed, and life is good. Other months It’s complicated. There are multiple accounts, payment platforms doing their own thing, and a mysterious pile of “uncategorised” transactions that have been quietly multiplying in the background. If that sounds familiar, you’r

As we approach the Self-Assessment filing deadline on 31 January 2025, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reminds everyone to be vigilant...

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Increase in National Insurance

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Setting up as a sole trader remains the most popular way to start trading. It may feel daunting at first but now is no better time to do it.