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Straight talk on tax & business.

Group structures, tax, legislation, the odd fun fact — practical reading for UK sole traders, limited companies and contractors.

Group structure · 6 min read

What is a holding company, and does your business need one?

Holding companies explained in plain English: how a group structure protects assets, moves profit efficiently, and when it's worth setting up.

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Pricing · 4 min read

Why we charge a fixed monthly fee (and never bill by the hour)

Hourly billing punishes you for asking questions. Here's why fixed-fee accountancy is fairer for UK small businesses.

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Legislation · 5 min read

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: what's changing and when

MTD for Income Tax is arriving in phases. Here's who's affected, the thresholds, and how to be ready.

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Tax · 5 min read

Sole trader or limited company? A plain-English guide for 2026

When does it make sense to incorporate? A jargon-free look at tax, liability and admin.

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News · 4 min read

The company year-end checklist every director should keep

A simple, repeatable checklist for UK limited company directors approaching their financial year-end.

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VAT · 4 min read

VAT registration: when you have to, and when you might want to

The UK VAT threshold, what Making Tax Digital means, and why some businesses register voluntarily.

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How-to · 3 min read

Switching accountants is easier than you think

Worried about the hassle of changing accountant mid-year? The process is mostly handled for you.

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Fun facts · 3 min read

Seven genuinely strange facts about tax and accounting

From beard taxes to the origin of 'bankruptcy', a light-hearted tour through the odd history of money.

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