Self Assessment Tax Return: A Guide for the Self-Employed
A UK guide to Self Assessment for the self-employed: who must file, the deadlines, how to file step by step, how your tax is worked out, and how to avoid penalties.
Bookkeeping
How to Register as a Sole Trader in the UK
How to register as a sole trader with HMRC: who needs to register, the 5 October deadline, a step-by-step guide, and what happens after you get your UTR.
Allowable Expenses for Sole Traders: What You Can Claim in the UK
Which business costs can a sole trader claim? A UK guide to allowable expenses, the trading allowance, mileage and home-working rates, and what HMRC will not allow.
Sole Trader Bookkeeping: A Simple UK Guide for Self-Employed People
Learn how sole trader bookkeeping works in the UK, what records to keep, how to track expenses, prepare for tax, and stay HMRC-ready.
Bookkeeping for Small Business: A Simple UK Guide to Keeping Your Finances Under Control
Learn how bookkeeping for small business works in the UK, what records to keep, how to track income and expenses, and when to get bookkeeping help.