Free guide: Small business taxes and VAT

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In our free downloadable guide, FSB’s tax specialists take you through key information, top tips, and the dates you need to remember every tax year. You’ll also find guidance on complying with new Making Tax Digital rules.

What you’ll learn:

Sole traders

How to register as self-employed
Self-assessment tax return duties explained
Top tips for filing your Self-Assessment
Accounts, deductions and allowances
National Insurance payments

Partnerships

How to register with HMRC
What paperwork you need to fill out
What taxes partnerships need to pay
Nominated partner duties explained

Limited companies

Registering with HMRC and Companies House
What you need for online returns like PAYE and Corporation Tax

VAT

How and when to register
Filing your VAT return
Staying on top of your VAT duties

Making Tax Digital (MTD)

How the new MTD rules will affect you
How to comply with MTD, including digital records
Choosing a software solution for your small business

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