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Read the 10-Step Guide →How professional clearance works when switching accountants
If you’ve decided to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new, where should you start when switching accountants? And how does moving over your accounts work in practice - aka professional clearance? … [more]
Contractor Accountants – compare fees and costs
While you shouldn't decide who to hire as your contractor accountant based solely on price — after all, you get what you pay for — it's important to check that what you'll be charged is fair. … [more]
As a director, can I lend money to my limited company?
There may be times when your company needs funds for a purchase or an investment. Can you lend personal funds to your limited company, and how are interest payments treated for tax purposes? … [more]
Your first employee: what to do when your contracting business grows
If you're thinking of expanding the contract work you undertake into a larger business, taking on your first employee is a big move. Becoming an employer for the first time will inevitably mean dealing with some red tape, but the process should be … [more]
How business bank accounts integrate with FreeAgent and Xero
Regulations are why your bank feed requires reconnecting every 90 days. But even that is among the pluses of your business transactions and accounting now being sync-able. … [more]
Employer PAYE Reference Number (ERN): what it means for contractors
When you first register your company with HMRC as an employer, you’ll receive confirmation of your new PAYE scheme and several reference numbers. One to look out for, and keep safe, is your Employer Reference Number (ERN). … [more]
Claiming relocation expenses through your limited company
During your life as a contractor, there may be a time when you need to relocate to take up a new contracting role. You may be able to offset many of your relocation costs against your limited company's tax bill. … [more]
Close company dividend reporting for directors from the 2025/26 tax year
From the 2025/26 tax year onwards, directors and shareholders of many small limited companies face new reporting requirements when completing their Self-Assessment tax returns. … [more]
How to avoid unlawful (illegal) dividends as a company director
In most cases, extracting profits from a company by distributing dividends to shareholders is a straightforward process. But what happens if you mistakenly declare dividends which are greater than the value of the company's available … [more]
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