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Plain-English guidance on tax and accounting.
Practical answers to the questions we hear most from contractors, company directors, sole traders and online sellers across London and the UK.
CIS Explained: A Guide for Contractors and Subcontractors How the Construction Industry Scheme works in 2026: deduction rates, what counts as materials, verification, deadlines and Gross Payment Status. Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You? How sole trader and limited company tax, NI and admin compare for 2026/27, including the dividend rate rise most guides haven't caught up with. VAT Registration Thresholds: When Do You Need to Register? The UK VAT registration threshold, how the 12-month rolling test works, what happens if you register late, and when voluntary registration makes sense. Self Assessment Deadlines You Shouldn't Miss Every Self Assessment deadline for the 2025/26 tax year: registration, filing, payment and payments on account, plus what happens if you miss one. E-commerce & Multi-Channel VAT: What Online Sellers Need to Know How VAT works across your own website plus Amazon, eBay or Etsy: threshold rules, marketplace VAT, and a consultation that could affect UK sellers. Switching Accountants: What Actually Happens A step-by-step look at what happens when you switch accountants in the UK: professional clearance, HMRC authorisation, records handover, and timing. Making Tax Digital: What It Means for Your Business Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is live for anyone earning over £50,000: what's required, who's exempt, and when the next thresholds land. Allowable Expenses for the Self-Employed: A Quick Reference What you can and can't claim as a self-employed UK sole trader in 2026/27, including the mileage rate rise most guides haven't updated yet.