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Guides

Confused about IR35, VAT or Auto Enrolment? Then our easy to understand, clear and concise small business guides will help you level up your accounting knowledge. The topics we cover are also available as videos, so no matter how you like to learn, we’ve got you covered!

Tax Residency Flowchart

An easy to follow flowchart to show whether you are a resident for UK tax purposes.

 2 minutes

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment Guide

Learn everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital for ITSA.

2 minutes

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Pensions for Self-Employed Workers Guide

Learn everything you need to know about Pensions for Self-Employed Workers.

3 minutes

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Corporation Tax for Limited Companies Guide

Learn everything you need to know about Corporation Tax for Limited Companies.

3 minutes

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Limited Liability Partnership Guide

Learn everything you need to know about Limited Liability Partnerships.

3 minutes

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Reference Numbers and Codes for Sole Traders and Partnerships Guide

Learn all you need to know with our guide.

2 minutes

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Obligations and Deadlines for Limited Companies Guide

Understand the obligations and deadlines for limited companies.

3 minutes

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Reference Numbers and Codes for Limited Companies Guide

Keep track of the reference numbers and codes which identify your limited company.

2 minutes

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Quick Tax Saving Tips Guide

Our guide to helping you and your business save money and operate in the most tax efficient way possible.

2 minutes

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Paying Yourself Guide

Learn everything you need to know about paying yourself from your business, for both sole traders and limited companies.

3 minutes

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Income Tax and National Insurance for Sole Traders Guide

Learn all you need to know with our guide.

4 minutes

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Benefits of VAT Cash Accounting Guide

Learn everything you need to know about the benefits of VAT Cash Accounting

 3 minutes

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Working from Home Guide

Understand exactly what expenses you can and cannot claim for when working from home.

 3 minutes

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Business Expenses Guide

The topic of what business expenses you can claim for is a complex one. Let our easy to understand guide explain it for you.

 5 minutes

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New Employer's Guide

Learn everything you need to know and prepare before hiring your first member of staff.

 10 minutes

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Franchising Guide

Everything you need to know about becoming a franchisee and buying into a franchise.

 4 minutes

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Director's Loans Guide

Understand exactly what director's loans are and how to correctly account for them in your bookkeeping records.

 8 minutes

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CIS guide

Understand your tax obligations and how to register for CIS as a contractor or sub-contractor working in construction.

5 minutes

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Transferring Shares Guide

This can be a complex area, but our straight forward guide will remove any potential confusion.

 3 minutes

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Incorporating Company Guide

All you need to know about incorporating a limited company as a sole trader or partnership.

 3 minutes

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Contractor Guide

Thinking about becoming a contractor? This guide covers all the factors you will need to consider.

 5 minutes

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MTD for VAT Guide

Understand the MTD record-keeping and reporting requirements for your VAT registered business.

 2 minutes

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Starting a Business Guide

So you're thinking of starting a new business? This guide will help you get started.

 8 minutes

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Maternity Pay Guide

This extensive guide will clarify the rules on maternity leave and pay for directors and employers.

 5 minutes

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VAT Guide

Learn everything you need to know about VAT for your business, from registration to submission.

 4 minutes

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IR35 Guide

Do you understand the implications of IR35 for your business? If not, then this guide is perfect for you.

 7 minutes

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Partnership Guide

Understand the rules and regulations for trading as a partnership with this helpful guide.

 7 minutes

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Sole Trader Guide

Discover everything you need to know about operating as a sole trader, including your deadlines and responsibilities.

 7 minutes

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Limited Company Guide

Discover the deadlines and responsibilities you need to know about when operating as a limited company.

 8 minutes

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Salary & Dividends Guide

Avoid the confusion and learn the most efficient way of paying yourself from your company.

 3 minutes

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PAYE Guide

New to employing staff and unsure where to start with PAYE? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

 4 minutes

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Benefits of Pandle Guide

Discover the unique benefits of using our Pandle bookkeeping software as one of our clients.

 3 minutes

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Auto Enrolment Guide

Understand what your responsibilities are for Auto Enrolment and workplace pensions if you're an employer.

 4 minutes

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Bookkeeping Guide

Learn the basics of bookkeeping to help you stay on top of the finances and make well-informed decisions in your business.

 4 minutes

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Self Assessment Guide

Vital information on registering and completing your Self Assessment, to keep you compliant with HMRC.

 4 minutes

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Digital Marketing Guide

If you're starting a new business and will be advertising online then check out this handy guide.

 7 minutes

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Closing Company Guide

Discover the methods you can use to close down your limited company, and the implications of them.

 6 minutes

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Templates

Business Plan Template

Download our free, easy-to-use business plan template to get started on the path to success.

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Pitch Deck Template

Impress your investors with our handy pitch deck template that you can download and personalise for free!

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Director Resignation Letter Template

Use our fuss-free downloadable template when writing your director resignation letter.

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Privacy Policy Template

Stay compliant with data protection laws and build your own privacy policy for your website with our free template.

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Payslip Template

Download our free payslip template that you can use as a guide to create payslips for the employees in your business.

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Cashflow Forecast Template

View all the financial possibilities for your business with our free cashflow forecast template.

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Sales Invoice Template

If you’re still using Excel rather than software this template can create and track your invoices.

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Employee Timesheet Template

This timesheet provides a template to track the hours, overtime, sick days and holidays of your employees.

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Directors Minutes and Dividend Vouchers

Claim your dividends using our minutes and vouchers template.

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Minutes and Dividend Voucher Help Sheet

Understand how to fill in the minutes and vouchers template.

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Holiday Request Form Template

A formal holiday request form for your employees to complete.

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Mileage Claim Form Template

Keep track of all your business miles, including the date, location and other relevant details of the trip.

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Calculators

Salary and Tax Deductions Calculator

Calculate your net pay based on your salary and tax code, and see how a change of income affects your take home pay.

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Limited Company or Sole Trader Tax Calculator

Calculate how much tax you will pay on your profits as a limited company versus as a sole trader.

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Holiday Entitlement
Calculator

Work out what holidays are due to an employee whether they started, left, or both, during a leave year.

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Dividend Tax
Calculator

Calculate the tax you will pay on your dividends and other income as a limited company director

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Confirm Transactions

The number of monthly transactions you have entered based on your turnover seem high. A transaction is one bookkeeping entry such as a sale, purchase, payment or receipt. Are you sure this is correct?

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No, let me change it

Please contact our sales team if you’re unsure

VAT Returns

It is unlikely you will need this service, unless you are voluntarily registered for VAT.

Are you sure this is correct?

Yes, the business is VAT registered
No, let me change it

Call us on 020 3355 4047 if you’re not sure.

Bookkeeping

You will receive our bookkeeping software Pandle for free, as part of your package.

You can use this to complete your own bookkeeping, or we can provide a quote to complete your bookkeeping for you.

Please select and option below:

I will do my own bookkeeping
I want you to do my bookkeeping

Call us on 020 3355 4047 if you’re not sure.