22 articles tagged with Small Business.
Self-employed embroiderers face a big early decision — a £6,000+ commercial machine — plus ongoing thread, blank garment and digitising software costs. Full worked examples on £28,000 turnover and a machine purchase using the £1m Annual Investment Allowance.
How VAT applies to match-day food, drink and screening events for UK pubs during the Six Nations 2026 championship, and what small hospitality businesses should track.
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.
