by Georgi Rollings | 22nd June 2023 | Who we are, Women in business
Our values lie at the heart of everything we do at Starfish. They serve as the bedrock of our core beliefs, upon which stands our passion for championing women-led businesses. From the way we work in our day-to-day to the clients and software providers we partner...
by Georgi Rollings | 15th June 2023 | Limited company, Self assessment, Sole trader, Start ups
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between your trading year and the tax year, your curiosity couldn’t have come at a better time. HMRC have recently introduced changes that make distinguishing between the two – and choosing the correct trading year...
by Georgi Rollings | 25th May 2023 | Corporation tax, Start ups
R&D (Research and Development) tax credits have been a fantastic boost when it comes to SMEs being able to invest in research that betters their business. The tax credits have provided a generous allowance that’s opened the door for more small businesses to get...
by Georgi Rollings | 18th April 2023 | Making Tax Digital, Sole trader, Xero
Although the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment deadline has been pushed back to April 2026, there are umpteen benefits to digitising your tax processes now. Whether you’re currently using computer-based spreadsheets or pouring over paper files,...
by Juliet Wylie | 21st March 2023 | Accounting, Corporation tax, Limited company
Did you know that the 130% capital allowances super-deduction comes to an end in March 2023? The government has been generous since the Covid pandemic and has given limited companies the chance to claim a larger than normal capital allowance when purchasing new...
by Georgi Rollings | 10th March 2023 | Sustainability, Who we are, Xero
At Starfish, we’re all about Xero. We aren’t paid to say that; we genuinely love it. The cloud-based accounting software is designed for SMEs, and integrating it into your business will set you up for success. We specialise in it for a number of reasons to give our...