Tips & Advice

If you’re a sole trader, here’s how to transfer your figures from FreeAgent to HM Revenue’s online filing software.

Quick ways to enter your self-assessment information in FreeAgent to help you beat the 31st January deadline.

How FreeAgent will help get your business through the change to the standard VAT rate on 4th January 2011.

If you drive your own car to travel on business, can you claim any of the costs of that, to reduce the amount of tax you pay for your business?

The answer is yes. But how you do that is a bit complicated!

Note that different rules apply for directors and employees of limited companies.

A few points to consider if you’re a sole trader thinking of starting a limited company.

Some thoughts about writing a business plan for a very small business.

An outline of what a cashflow projection is and why it’s useful.

B/S is short for Balance Sheet! Here’s a bit more information about what a balance sheet is and how it can help you make business decisions.

If your business is a limited company, what is its “registered office address” and where can that be?

You’re likely to buy equipment for use in your business. Here’s a brief summary of how that goes into your accounts and how it’s treated for tax.