Do I Need to Register for CIS?

If you work in the construction industry and you’re self-employed, you’ve probably encountered the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS for short). The scheme is HMRC’s way of collecting income tax from subcontractors who work in the construction industry. We’ll discuss exactly who is expected to register, how it works, and where you can sign up. What…

How Do I Register a Business Partnership?

Embarking on a new business venture is exciting, especially if you’ve decided to start with a friend or a group of experienced individuals. While this process can feel extremely overwhelming at times, you’ll never be in it alone! Your first major business decision will be choosing which business structure to go for. If you don’t…

When Do I Need to Pay Tax?

Taxes can be tricky to navigate, can’t they? As a self-employed business, keeping track of all your tax reporting deadlines is just one of the many crucial things you need to remember. No matter how busy you are though, missing the deadline to submit your tax return and pay the bill is best avoided (along…

The Client and Contractor’s Guide to IR35

IR35 is definitely a tricky one to get your head around, and if you’re a freelancer or contractor who regularly works closely with the same clients, you’re probably wondering if it affects you. At a very basic level, the trick is to ask yourself, am I an ‘employee in disguise’? Not in the literal sense…

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Pandle Update: Simpler MTD Reauthorisation

Don’t you hate it when you’re in the middle of doing something, only to discover you missed a step and now there’s another thing you need to sort out first? Like making a cake, and then realising you forgot to put the oven on to warm up. It’s not the end of the world, but…