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60-Day CGT Reporting on UK Property: Rules & Deadlines
How the 60-day capital gains tax rule works on UK property: who must report, when the 60 days start, penalties for missing it, and how to file. UK 2026 guide.
Business Loans for Startups UK 2026: Options & How to Apply
How to get a business loan for a startup in the UK in 2026 — the government Start Up Loan, unsecured loans, asset finance, grants and how lenders decide.
How to Reduce Capital Gains Tax UK: 9 Legal Strategies
How to reduce capital gains tax UK: 9 legal CGT planning strategies — spouse transfers, ISAs, pensions, losses, reliefs and timing. Worked example included.
Self Assessment 2026: Deadlines, Who Must File & Penalties
The online self assessment deadline 2026 is 31 January. Full guide to key dates, who needs to file a tax return, payments on account and HMRC penalties.
Sole Trader vs Limited Company UK 2026: Which Is Better?
Sole trader vs limited company: compare tax, liability, admin, cost and privacy. A plain-English UK guide with a worked example to help you choose.
CGT Allowance 2026/27: How the £3,000 Annual Exempt Amount Works
The capital gains tax allowance for 2026/27 is £3,000. Full guide with worked examples, planning tips and how to use the CGT allowance effectively.
VAT Registration Guide for UK Businesses 2026
Complete guide to UK VAT registration in 2026. The £90,000 threshold, voluntary registration, MTD compliance, schemes, deadlines and what to do after.
BrightPay Payroll Alternatives: 2026 UK Comparison Guide
Comparing BrightPay with the best UK payroll software alternatives in 2026. Features, pricing, RTI, auto-enrolment, and when to switch to outsourced payroll.
Limited Company Setup Costs UK 2026: Full Breakdown
Real cost of setting up a UK limited company in 2026: Companies House fees, formation agents, accountancy, registered office, and ongoing annual costs.
Making Tax Digital for Small Businesses: Full 2026 Guide
Complete guide to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for small UK businesses. MTD for VAT, MTD for income tax (April 2026), compatible software and how to get ready.
Capital Gains Tax Rates 2026/27: UK Bands, Brackets & Worked Examples
Full guide to UK capital gains tax rates and brackets for 2026/27. How CGT rates depend on your income tax band, plus worked examples for shares and property.