by Annie Upton | 29th January 2021 | Directors, Self assessment, Sole trader
It’s the end of January. January generally isn’t the best of months in “normal” times. In the middle of yet another lockdown with all the worry and stress that goes with that, even if you don’t know anyone who has got COVID, this January...
by Emma Lawrence | 11th September 2020 | Being an employer, Limited company, PAYE, Start ups
As business owners, we all want to take on employees. One of the greatest benefits of a growing business is being able to afford support in running it. Employment Allowance is designed to support small employers financially. But going down the employment route can...
by Georgi Rollings | 8th February 2013 | Limited company, PAYE, Sole trader, Start ups
Maybe you are one of the 72% of employers that is unaware of the changes that will happen from April? Do you know what RTI is, and is your business RTI ready? RTI, or Real Time Information, is HMRC’s new initiative for payroll which will require you to provide...
by Georgi Rollings | 29th December 2012 | Self assessment, Sole trader, Start ups
I regularly get asked “Can you be employed and self employed at the same time?” The short answer is YES, there is nothing whatsoever to stop you from being both employed and self employed. If you work full or part time for an employer under PAYE (Pay As...
by Georgi Rollings | 26th February 2012 | Accounting, Being an employer, Limited company, PAYE
The form P11D is used to provide information on expenses payments and benefits to HM Revenue & Customs. This information has to be given to HMRC by law for each employee or director earning more than £8,500 (UPDATE: this threshold has been removed from 6 April...