Thinking about closing your limited company? This article will explain the two main options - informal strike of or members' voluntary liquidation.

Our jargon-free article explains the tax consequences surrounding company cars / vehicles for employers and employees that you need to know about.

Employers’ Liability Insurance often provokes many questions, not least whether or not you actually need it. We answer the most commonly asked questions.

Getting your UK tax status wrong could mean that your worldwide income is subject to UK tax. Find out how to get it right with this jargon-free article.

What are your responsibilities as a limited company director? We explain what you need to file with Companies House & HMRC so you can keep on top of things.

If you spend time working from home, then depending on the work you do, you might be able to claim expenses back for using your home as an office.

As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don't receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So, how do you pay yourself?

There are often limited company business expenses that go unclaimed, which means you could end up paying more tax than you need to.

What is National Insurance and do the self-employed have to pay it? This article explains it all as simply as possible.

Lowering your Corporation Tax just takes diligence, a bit of knowledge of the tax system, and a few minutes every month making sure everything is recorded.

New to contracting or freelancing? Struggling with filing your first Self Assessment? Our quick guide goes over the basics of what you should do.

Public Liability Insurance won’t cover you retrospectively, so you should have it in place as soon as you start to interact with members of the public.

We’re fast approaching the end of the tax year on 5th April 2023. Let's take a look at what you’ll need to know.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the government’s plan to shift tax online. The initial changes will only really affect you if your business is VAT registered.

Crunch's Personal Tax Estimator will help you work out the tax you may have to pay on your personal income, including sole trade income, salary & dividends.

As a sole trader, your business will naturally incur running costs. The good news is that many of these running costs can be claimed as business expenses,

Giving or awarding shares through an Employment Related Securities scheme can be a good way for employers to reward employees. Here's what you need to know.

Bad news if you were intending to pay off your Self Assessment tax bill with a personal credit card - this will no longer be an option as of 13th January.

UK employers must provide access to a pension for their eligible workers. Employees can choose to opt out of auto-enrolment if they wish to. Find out more!

As anyone is able to see the director service address on the public record, many people prefer to provide an alternative to their home address.

We've put together this guide to help you make a claim on the government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme aimed at sole traders and partnerships.

Businesses can buy items of “plant and machinery” and offset some of that expenditure against their profits. Ltd companies can also claim a super-deduction.

Ready for pastures new? Before you tell the boss exactly where to go, read our top tips on how to quit your job the right way.

There have been a number of important changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJSR Furlough). Our guide explains what's changing and how to claim.

IR35 changes were introduced on 6th April 2021 will have a significant impact on recruiters, both at employment agencies or in-house. Get your free guide.

The government introduced major changes to IR35 in April 2021. What do contractors and businesses need to do to ensure they're meeting the new rules?

Is your accountant better at invoicing you than looking after your accounts? Here are the top five signs you need a new accountant.

The government has announced financial measures to support businesses through the Covid-19 emergency. There's support for certain employees, businesses and self-employed.

Deliveroo has indicated it’s prepared to provide riders with benefits, and has called for the creation of a new classification for gig economy workers.

Here is Crunch's small business friendly highlights from the the Chancellors March 2021 Budget  affecting small business owners and the self-employed.

With Snap, our new receipt scanning app all you have to do is take and upload a photo of the receipt or invoice for an expense.|With Snap, our new receipt scanning app all you have to do is take and upload a photo of the receipt or invoice for an expense.

Many take the Sole Trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits and advantage associated with setting up a limited company.

Your P60 is a summary of your pay and all deductions in a specific tax year (6th April to 5th April the following year). Here's what it includes.

Wave Accounting is removing access to its free accounting software in the UK, but there’s an even better replacement for the UK’s self-employed heroes.

Crunch Mortgage Monitor is a free service for Crunch Clients and Crunch Chorus members that checks every day to see if you could save money on your mortgage.

We’ve put together this comprehensive, jargon-free guide to help you understand how best to set up as self-employed, and how to act tax-efficiently.

The Coronavirus Business Bounce Back Scheme is designed to provide quick access to cash . We've put together this guide to help you make a claim

If you work through a personal service company, then you need to understand how Supervision, Direction, or Control affects travel and subsistence expenses.

Most business owners will have their domestic business travel sussed, but international business travel has a few quirks you need to know about.

Building a small business website doesn't have to cost the earth. However you choose to get your business on the internet, it’s important that you do.

Coronavirus: The government has announced a three month extension period to file accounts with Companies House during the coronavirus emergency

FRS 105 is the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to micro-entities in the UK (issued by the Financial Reporting Council ).