There are special rules to prevent close companies, generally companies controlled by a small group of individuals, from allowing directors or shareholders to take money out of the company without

There are simplified expenses arrangements available for sole traders and business partnerships (with no corporate partner) that allow the use of fixed mileage rates instead of working out the actual

The income generated from land or property in the UK is treated as arising from a UK property business. The underlying legislation defines this broadly to include all activities that produce rental

The salaried member legislation applies to certain members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) whose terms of membership are more like an employee than a partner. To be a salaried member, the

The new 40% First Year Allowance came into force from 1 January 2026. This marks an important development for businesses investing in plant and machinery. The new allowance was first announced at

If you are self-employed, knowing which everyday costs you can legitimately claim can make a real difference to how much tax you end up paying. The question of which costs you can claim against your

Starting a new business can be expensive, but many of your pre-trading costs may qualify for tax relief if they meet the right conditions. There are special tax reliefs for pre-trading expenses that

HMRC is currently contacting certain sole traders by email to reiterate the importance of adjusting business expenses for personal use.The email explains:why personal use must be adjusted on your

For many small business owners, the focus is on day-to-day operations. However, building long-term value is just as important, whether your aim is to sell in the future, attract investors, or secure

Many business gifts and hospitality costs are not tax-deductible under current rules. Entertainment expenses including providing hospitality and business gifts are common, but the taxation of these

Running more than one self-employed business? HMRC will not always treat them as separate. Whether they are taxed as one combined trade or multiple depends on how your activities relate to each other.

HMRC has launched a campaign targeting informal money transfer networks like Hawala, aiming to combat money laundering and protect communities. Businesses must register for AML supervision or risk