When should I register for VAT?
VAT can be a source of curiosity and confusion for business owners. Do you have to register for it or do you choose to? When is it necessary? And why? Is it a good thing? Though you can choose to voluntarily register for VAT at any time, there is a VAT registration...
Is Making Tax Digital just for VAT?
At the moment Making Tax Digital is only mandatory for VAT-registered businesses which are over the VAT registration threshold. And even then it is only a requirement for filing VAT returns. But is Making Tax Digital just for VAT? The short answer is no. MTD for VAT...
What is the process to pay a dividend
You want to pay a dividend because you’ve heard it’s the most tax-efficient way of taking an income from the business. But the process isn’t as simple as just drawing out cash. With dividends, its important you follow the right steps. HMRC are hot on compliance checks...
Should I file my tax return early?
Putting aside all the guilt connotations of the word “should” – and the fact that as accountants we are bound to say YES – there are a lot of good reasons to file your tax return early. Its human nature to let things you don’t like get...
Get quick accounting wins for your fashion business during challenging times
Fashion can be a tough business to be in at the best of times. Long seasonal cycles means time is largely spent planning ahead. Orders have to be in ahead of the season, and the cost of samples, manufacturing and marketing have to be covered early. Alongside the...Follow Starfish Accounting
