Limited companies, updated , 6 minute read
Limited company bookkeeping: the complete UK guide for directors
How bookkeeping works for a UK limited company: director's loan account, dividends, payroll, VAT, year end and Companies House deadlines.
Complete bookkeeping guides
Our guides are the long, careful answers: what the rules say, what they mean for a small business, and what to do next. Each one is checked against GOV.UK and HMRC guidance and updated when the rules change.
Software, updated , 6 minute read
How to choose accounting software in the UK: Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage compared
A practical comparison of Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage for UK small businesses, with what to look for, Making Tax Digital compatibility and how to switch.
VAT, updated , 6 minute read
VAT for small businesses: the complete UK guide for 2026/27
When to register for VAT, rates, schemes, invoices, returns and Making Tax Digital. A practical guide for UK small businesses, with deadlines and worked examples.
Sole traders, updated , 6 minute read
Bookkeeping for sole traders: the complete UK guide
Everything a UK sole trader needs to know about bookkeeping: what to record, allowable expenses, cash basis versus accruals, deadlines, tools and a monthly routine.
Record keeping, updated , 6 minute read
What business records should you keep for HMRC, and for how long?
The records HMRC expects UK businesses to keep for income, expenses, VAT and payroll, how long to keep them, and how to store them digitally.
Basics, updated , 6 minute read
Bookkeeping vs accounting: what is the difference and which do you need?
Bookkeeping records and reconciles transactions; accounting interprets them, files returns and advises. Learn the difference, who does what and when you need each.
Making Tax Digital, updated , 6 minute read
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: the complete guide for sole traders and landlords
Who must follow MTD for Income Tax, the 2026, 2027 and 2028 start dates, quarterly update deadlines, what records to keep and how to prepare. Updated for 2026/27.
Costs, updated , 6 minute read
How much does bookkeeping cost in the UK? (2026 guide)
What UK bookkeepers charge in 2026: hourly rates, monthly packages, what drives the price and worked examples for sole traders and limited companies.
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