How Do You Pay Yourself When Your Business Is a Limited Company?

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Running a UK limited company? Discover how to pay yourself legally and tax-efficiently in 2025 — from salaries and dividends to director’s loans and expenses.

How to Set Up a Small Business in the UK – Step-by-Step

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Thinking of starting a business in the UK? This step-by-step guide covers choosing a structure, registering with HMRC or Companies House, managing taxes, and building a strong foundation for success.

Top 5 Tax Mistakes UK Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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Avoid these 5 common tax mistakes UK business owners make. Learn how to stay compliant, save money, and avoid HMRC penalties in this quick guide.

Not an Expense: Common Things Self-Employed People Try to Claim (That HMRC Will Reject)

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Think you can claim McDonald’s, pet food, or your weekly shop as a business expense? HMRC says otherwise. Here’s what self-employed people get wrong — and what you really can’t claim.

Gifting Your Home to a Family Member: What Are the Tax Implications?

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Thinking of gifting your home to a child, nephew, or other family member? Before you act, find out how Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and SDLT could apply.

Transferring Property to Your Spouse or Children: What Taxes Apply?

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Gifting a property to a spouse or child? It’s not always tax-free. This guide explains what HMRC expects around CGT, SDLT, rental income, and inheritance tax.

What Expenses Can You Claim When Selling a Rental Property?

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Not every cost when selling a rental property is tax-deductible. In this post, we break down what you can and can’t claim — and offer a free checklist to help.

How to Report Capital Gains Tax When You Sell a Rental Property (UK Guide 2025)

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Sold a UK rental property? You must report the sale and pay any Capital Gains Tax within 60 days of completion. This guide explains what to report, when, and how to avoid HMRC penalties.