Factsheets

Our factsheets provide straightforward summaries of key business and tax issues. If you're looking for more information on rates and allowances go to our Tax Book page.

Starting a business - top tips

The key steps to launching your new business

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Pricing

Strategies for how to set your prices

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Business growth strategies

Ideas for business owners about how to grow their business, including best practices in customer acquisition

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Pros and cons of incorporating your business

Incorporating your business into a company can be highly beneficial but also confusing - here we explain the key considerations

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Anti money laundering

Information about whether and how your business complies with AML legislation

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National Minimum Wage & Living Wage

Current Minimum and Living wage rates

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Digital tools for managing your business

A summary of key tools you may need for your business. Includes detailed overview of payment processing facilities.

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Financial forecasting

Steps to help you build a financial forecast for your business

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Using your Government Gateway account

Tips to accessing your tax records

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Capital Gains Tax

What Capital Gains Tax is, when it arises, and potential allowances to offset your tax

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Corporation Tax

Summary of how companies are taxed on their profits

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Income Tax

Summary of the main aspects of income tax, how dividends are taxed, the 60% "nightmare zone" and Child Benefit Charge

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Inheritance Tax

Details on when estates are subject to Inheritance Tax and the measures families can implement for future planning.

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Stamp Duty

Summary of Stamp Duty arising on the property transactions

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VAT

Overview of VAT, how its collected and how its paid

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PAYE

A guide to how PAYE works and what your tax code means

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EIS and SEIS

Summary of how investment schemes can benefit your equity investors

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Research and Development Tax Credits

Understanding how the R&D Tax Credits scheme works, which costs qualify and how we can support you to make a claim

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Understanding business expenses and allowances

Overview of the principles, along with the main costs and allowances your company is able to cover.

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Buying or leasing an electric company car

The main issues to consider when buying or leasing an electric company car

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Understanding self assessment

Summary of the annual self assessment process and what you need to do

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Pensions and retirement planning

Overview of how to save for your retirement

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Making Tax Digital for individuals

Current information on the big changes coming in 2026 for sole traders and certain individuals

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Year end tax planning

Ideas to manage your tax and take advantage of allowances

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