Dean Salmon

Posts by Dean Salmon

I'm an AAT and ACA qualified Chartered Accountant with over 13 years experience working with businesses, contractors and sole traders. I also love watching live music, and quizzes!

VAT on Postage and Delivery: What Ecommerce Businesses Need to Know

VAT on Postage and Delivery: What Ecommerce Businesses Need to Know

If you’re an ecommerce seller, postage probably feels like the easy bit. Weighing the parcel, printing the label, you know the...

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What Happens If I’m VAT Registered and Sell Through an Online Marketplace?

What Happens If I’m VAT Registered and Sell Through an Online Marketplace?

VAT-registered businesses who use online marketplaces (for example Amazon, eBay and Etsy) may be confused over who collects the VAT and...

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How Do I Register as a Partner in a Partnership?

How Do I Register as a Partner in a Partnership?

The way partners in a partnership tell HMRC about their connection to the business is different to the way partnerships must...

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How Do I Sell My Limited Company?

How Do I Sell My Limited Company?

People sell their limited companies for all sorts of reasons. They might be looking to retire from self-employment, have hit hard...

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What’s the Difference Between an LLP and a Limited Company?

What’s the Difference Between an LLP and a Limited Company?

If you’re starting a business then choosing the right legal structure can be confusing. There are pros and cons to each,...

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What Happens if I Pay Tax in Two Countries?

What Happens if I Pay Tax in Two Countries?

Paying tax can be tricky if you’re a UK tax resident who lives, works, or earns an income outside of the...

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Is It Cheaper to Be a Sole Trader or Limited Company?

Is It Cheaper to Be a Sole Trader or Limited Company?

Factors such as how much you earn, and the industry you operate in are all at play when considering what type...

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Understanding Accounting Terms: Opening and Closing Balances

Understanding Accounting Terms: Opening and Closing Balances

Business accounting is awash with all sorts of terminology, so our jargon-busting series of accounting FAQs explains common accountancy terms to...

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Who Pays the Bill if HMRC Make a Mistake?

Who Pays the Bill if HMRC Make a Mistake?

Whether you’re a sole trader, limited company, or you co-ordinate the payroll, even the smallest mistake can have big consequences with...

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What’s the Difference Between a Shareholder and a Director?

What’s the Difference Between a Shareholder and a Director?

It’s not unusual for companies to have a shareholder and director who is the same person, but the two roles do...

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The VAT Jargon-Buster for Businesses

The VAT Jargon-Buster for Businesses

VAT isn’t the simplest thing to get your head around, and at times the terminology makes it seem more complex. To...

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Time To Pay: Can I Request an Extension if I Can’t Pay My Tax Bill?

Time To Pay: Can I Request an Extension if I Can’t Pay My...

HMRC launched the Time to Pay arrangement scheme to help individuals and businesses struggling to pay their tax bill on time....

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