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Changing from a sole trader to a limited company? Here’s a simple explanation of when to make the transition and what you’ll need to keep in mind, without all the jargon.

Dividends are payments made to company shareholders from company profits after corporation tax. If you run a ltd company they can be really tax-efficient.

We explain the tax rates that apply for the 2023/24 tax year, affecting income taxpayers resident in Scotland and how to see if you're affected.

Disaggregation is when business owners try to avoid charging VAT by splitting a business to ensure each operates under the VAT registration threshold.

What's the most tax-efficient salary to take as a company director? Here are the benefits of taking a high or a low salary, without the jargon.

If you pay for something for your business with your own money don't forget to claim it back as a business expense, we show you how.

Here's how to make sure you're paying the right amount of tax when deciding to freelance on the side, and how to stay in HMRC's good books!|Here's how to make sure you're paying the right amount of tax when deciding to freelance on the side, and how to stay in HMRC's good books.

In 2017, the government introduced two new annual tax allowances: one for trading income (sole trade), and one for income from a property business.

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

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

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

Pension contributions are one of the few remaining tax breaks available to limited companies. It makes sense to take advantage of this tax break.