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Latest UK tax updates for small businesses:
Does Your Small Business Need More Than Year-End Accounts?
York is very much a small-business city. Latest figures show that 86.7% of businesses in York are micro businesses employing fewer than 10 people, with
Good News for York Business Owners: HMRC Increases Mileage Rates from April 2026
In a welcome change for business owners, employees and the self-employed, the Government has increased the approved business mileage rates for cars and vans from
Key Tax Changes Business Owners Should Be Aware of for the 2026/27 Tax Year
As the 2026/27 tax year begins on 6 April 2026, several tax changes and continuing measures may affect how business owners extract profits and plan
When a Business Needs to Register for VAT — and When Voluntary Registration Can Make Sense
VAT registration is a key consideration for growing UK businesses. A business must register for VAT when its taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold
Companies House Fees Increase from 1 February 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know
From 1 February 2026, Companies House will introduce new filing fees following changes brought in under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency framework. This is
Bookkeeping Software Setup: Sole Traders vs Limited Companies
Online bookkeeping software such as Xero, QuickBooks and QuickFile can significantly improve record keeping for small businesses. However, the benefits of these platforms depend heavily