Starting a business in the UK: tax and structure guides
Practical UK startup guides on choosing between sole trader and limited company, tax, liability and the admin involved.
Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Structure Saves You Tax?
The honest comparison — tax, liability, admin and credibility — to help you decide when incorporation is actually worth it.
How to Register as a Sole Trader in the UK
A plain-English guide to registering as self-employed, the £1,000 trading allowance and the Self Assessment deadline.
Sole Trader Allowable Expenses: What You Can Claim
A practical UK guide to allowable business expenses, mixed personal use, records and the trading allowance for sole traders.
Mileage Allowance for the Self-Employed: The 45p and 25p Simplified Expenses Rule
Claiming a vehicle as a sole trader? Here is how the simplified mileage rates work, when they beat claiming actual costs, and the rule you cannot switch mid-vehicle.
Working From Home Tax Relief for the Self-Employed: Simplified vs Actual Costs
Two ways for sole traders to claim a home office: HMRC's flat monthly rate, or a proportion of real household bills. Here is how to choose between them.