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The information you share with your accountant can contain some of your most sensitive personal and financial details. So sending those documents shouldn't simply be a case of attaching them to an email and hoping they reach the right place. That's one of the reasons we've introduced the Ledgers Client Portal.

Depending on the type of business you run and how much you spend, that can make voluntary VAT registration worth considering well before HMRC forces you to do it. The important word there is considering. Registering voluntarily isn't automatically a good idea. So let's look at what you can actually claim, what you may be able to reclaim from before registration, and when registering early can make financial sense.

Imagine running a business where you rarely have to wait 30, 60 or even 90 days to be paid. You complete the work. You raise the invoice. And rather than waiting for your customer to eventually settle it, most of that money becomes available almost immediately. There is a cost attached, of course.

You can run a perfectly profitable business and still find yourself short of cash. In fact, a growing business can sometimes feel more cash-hungry than one that isn’t growing at all.

HMRC can open a compliance check or enquiry into any individual or business at any time — even when nothing has been done wrong. Enquiries can be lengthy and detailed, and the professional fees involved in responding properly can quickly add up. Tax Investigation Insurance covers those professional fees, so you can have us represent you fully through an enquiry without worrying about the cost.

For the first time in 15 years, HMRC has increased its Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate for employees and business owners using their own vehicles for business travel. The change, announced by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, means that many businesses, employees and self-employed individuals will be able to claim more tax-free mileage expenses from the 2026/27 tax year onwards. In this article, we explain what has changed, who is affected, and how much additional

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common in UK businesses, but the rules around mileage claims can still cause confusion. The main issue is that HMRC uses different mileage systems depending on whether the vehicle is a company car or a privately owned vehicle. The rules also differ slightly for electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel vehicles. In this guide, we explain: The difference between HMRC mileage schemes Which rates apply to electric and hybrid vehicl

In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about director verification and show you why the Post Office route could be the perfect solution for your business.

This guide walks you through what being a sole trader actually means, its genuine advantages, its real drawbacks, and some important recent changes to tax rules that every sole trader needs to be aware of in 2026 and beyond.

Any unusual activity in your tax records could flag your business for a compliance check. HMRC's Central Risk team uses sophisticated data mining tools to detect irregular patterns on accounts and spot trends across industries.

Managing your company’s tax obligations is rarely anyone’s favourite task. But understanding which costs you can legitimately claim as expenses is one of the most effective ways to reduce how much Corporation Tax you pay — and it does not require complex planning. The key is knowing which expenses HMRC will accept, and keeping clear records to back them up.

As a sole trader, you wear many hats — business owner, marketer, customer service and bookkeeper. But accounting is a specialist skill, and mistakes can be costly. Professional accounting services tailored to sole traders help you stay organised, compliant and financially confident.

Managing your business finances can feel overwhelming, especially when you want to focus on growth and success. Thankfully, digital accounting software UK options have made it easier than ever to keep your books in order. Whether you are a sole trader, part of a partnership, or running a limited company, the right software can save you time, reduce errors, and help you stay compliant with HMRC regulations. In this post, I will walk you through some of the top online accountin

Closing a limited company is a significant decision that requires careful planning and strict compliance with legal requirements. In this article, we take you through the complete process, one step at a time.