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The top 10 Self Assessment tax return mistakes – and how you can avoid them

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How to close a limited company without paying tax

October 27, 2020

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Preference shares – unravelled!

October 25, 2020

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10 ways to reduce your Corporation Tax bill

September 27, 2020

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How to register for tax after forming a UK company

September 20, 2020

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How does HMRC tax a UK company’s charitable donations?

September 12, 2020

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If I form a UK company – do I pay tax in the UK and my own country?

August 22, 2020

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How does HMRC tax income I’ve made overseas?

August 16, 2020

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The pros and cons of share capital

August 16, 2020

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What is the most tax efficient way to pay myself from my limited company?

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Paying Capital Gains Tax when you sell a business asset

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Dividends – do all shareholders get them?

February 2, 2020