October 9, 2026
Received a Strike-Off Notice? How to Object and Save Your Company
A letter or email from Companies House saying your company is about to be struck off is alarming, but it’s usually fixable — if…
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Plain-English guides to company accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT, Self Assessment, MTD and payroll.
October 9, 2026
How to Close a Limited Company: Strike-Off vs Liquidation
There are three main ways to close a limited company in the UK: voluntary strike-off, a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL), or a Creditors’ Voluntary…
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Landlord Tax Return Guide: How to Report Rental Income to HMRC
If you rent out property in the UK, HMRC expects to hear about it. For most landlords that means filing a Self Assessment tax…
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HMRC Time to Pay: How to Spread a Self Assessment Bill
If your Self Assessment bill is bigger than the money in your account, you are not out of options. HMRC lets most people spread…
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What Is a UTR Number and How Do You Find Yours?
Your UTR number is the reference HMRC uses to match every Self Assessment return, payment and letter to you. Without it you can’t file…
Read articleSeptember 27, 2026
Best Cloud Accounting Software for UK Small Businesses Compared
Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and Pandle compared on verified list prices. Who each suits, the free options, and the bank account that makes FreeAgent…
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Dividend Waivers: When and How to Use Them
A dividend waiver needs a deed executed before the dividend is declared, and a real commercial reason. HMRC's five warning signs and the s624…
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Can You Pay Yourself Dividends Monthly?
Monthly dividends are legal, but each payment needs distributable profits, a minute and a voucher at that date. The salary and director's loan risks…
Read articleSeptember 26, 2026
How to Restart a Dormant Company
Tell HMRC within 3 months of restarting. Your Corporation Tax period starts when activity resumes, so the first CT600 covers less time than your…
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How to Deregister for VAT (and When You Should)
Cancel your VAT registration online or on form VAT7 if turnover falls below £88,000. Covers compulsory vs voluntary, the deemed supply charge and final…
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