20 articles tagged with Small Business.
How business (non-domestic) rates relief for small businesses works in Northern Ireland in 2026/27, including the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme bands and how NI rates differ from GB systems.
How the Small Business Bonus Scheme reduces non-domestic (business) rates for small firms in Scotland in 2026/27, the rateable value thresholds, and how it differs from English small business rate relief.
How non-domestic rates relief for small businesses works in Wales in 2026/27 — rateable value bands, retail/hospitality/leisure relief, and how it differs from Scotland and England.
The VAT registration threshold is £90,000 in 2026/27. Here's when registration becomes compulsory, when voluntary registration makes sense, and whether the Flat Rate Scheme saves or costs you money.
A practical guide to the VAT Flat Rate Scheme in 2026/27 -- how it works, sector rates, the Limited Cost Trader 16.5% trap, the 1% first-year discount and a worked example for an IT contractor.
How VAT applies to digital services in the UK in 2026/27: what counts as a digital service, UK-to-EU B2C rules post-Brexit, IOSS, UK registration threshold, and practical guidance for online course creators and SaaS businesses.
Learn how to calculate your break-even point as a UK small business owner in 2026, with worked examples for a cafe, consultant, and product business.
How to keep a dormant UK limited company compliant in 2026/27 - dormant accounts, confirmation statement, HMRC dormancy and the deadlines and fines to know.
How to get an EORI number, account for import VAT with postponed VAT accounting, and stay compliant when importing goods to the UK in 2026.
Should your UK business lease or buy equipment in 2026/27? Compare cash flow, capital allowances, VAT and Corporation Tax to find the cheaper option.
How the VAT Flat Rate Scheme works in 2026/27, why the limited cost trader 16.5% rate wipes out the saving, and how to decide if it still pays.
How the trivial benefits exemption lets UK employers give staff and directors tax-free gifts up to GBP 50, the rules, the limits, and the traps for 2026/27.
Registering for VAT voluntarily below the £90,000 threshold can help you reclaim input VAT and appear more credible to B2B clients. But there are real risks too. Find out if it makes sense.
How VAT partial exemption works in 2026/27: the standard method, de minimis limits, the annual adjustment, and how to recover input VAT correctly.
Corporation tax marginal relief explained for 2026/27 -- small profits rate 19%, main rate 25%, the 3/200 fraction, and associated company rules.
Overdrawn director loan accounts trigger 33.75% S455 corporation tax if not repaid within 9 months. Learn the rules, the traps and the best clearing strategies for 2026/27.
A practical guide to VAT registration in 2026: the £90,000 threshold, voluntary registration pros and cons, VAT schemes, and Making Tax Digital obligations.
The Employment Allowance rises to 10,500 pounds from April 2025, saving small businesses up to 10,500 pounds on employer National Insurance. Full guide for 2026/27.
Employment Allowance rises to £10,500 in 2026/27. Find out who qualifies, who is excluded, how to claim through payroll software and the connected companies rules.
How the VAT Margin Scheme works for second-hand goods, antiques, art, and collectibles in 2026 -- VAT on profit margin only, eligible goods, global accounting, auctioneers scheme, and record-keeping requirements.