Free resources for clients & small businesses
We've gathered the most useful official government guidance, HMRC manuals, Companies House tools and small business resources in one place — so you can find the information you need quickly. For personalised advice, contact us directly.
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Official guidance & useful links
These links point to official HMRC guidance, Companies House tools, government support schemes and professional bodies. All links open in a new tab.
Tax Returns & Self Assessment
The official HMRC guide to Self Assessment — who needs to register, deadlines and how to file.
Visit resource ↗Register online if you need to file a Self Assessment tax return for the first time.
Visit resource ↗Key filing and payment deadlines for Self Assessment including payments on account.
Visit resource ↗Log in to your HMRC personal tax account to view your tax position, file returns and make payments.
Visit resource ↗Official guidance on how your Self Assessment tax bill is calculated.
Visit resource ↗How to apply to reduce your payments on account if your income has fallen.
Visit resource ↗Corporation Tax, VAT & Payroll
Who pays Corporation Tax, rates, deadlines and how to file your company tax return.
Visit resource ↗Current Corporation Tax rates including the small profits rate and marginal relief.
Visit resource ↗HMRC's complete guide to VAT registration, returns and Making Tax Digital.
Visit resource ↗How and when to register for VAT, including voluntary registration.
Visit resource ↗Official guidance on MTD for VAT — what you need to do and when.
Visit resource ↗Set up PAYE, run payroll and report to HMRC in real time.
Visit resource ↗Current National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.
Visit resource ↗Rates and rules for Statutory Sick Pay.
Visit resource ↗Rules and rates for Statutory Maternity Pay and leave.
Visit resource ↗What You Can Claim
Official HMRC guidance on allowable expenses for sole traders and partnerships.
Visit resource ↗Tax relief on business expenses for employees and directors.
Visit resource ↗How to claim for working from home — flat rate and actual costs method.
Visit resource ↗Claim capital allowances on equipment and assets used in your business.
Visit resource ↗100% first-year allowance on qualifying plant and machinery.
Visit resource ↗HMRC approved mileage rates for business travel in your own vehicle.
Visit resource ↗Buy-to-Let & Rental Income
HMRC guidance on how rental income is taxed and what expenses you can deduct.
Visit resource ↗How the mortgage interest tax credit works for residential landlords.
Visit resource ↗CGT rates on residential property and how to calculate your gain.
Visit resource ↗How to report Capital Gains Tax within 60 days of selling UK residential property.
Visit resource ↗SDLT rates on property purchases including the 3% surcharge for additional properties.
Visit resource ↗Company Formation & Compliance
How to form a limited company — registration takes as little as 24 hours.
Visit resource ↗File your annual accounts and confirmation statement online at Companies House.
Visit resource ↗Search the Companies House register for any UK company.
Visit resource ↗Deadlines for filing your company's annual accounts with Companies House.
Visit resource ↗What a confirmation statement is and how to file it annually.
Visit resource ↗Your legal duties as a company director under the Companies Act.
Visit resource ↗Regulation & Standards
The professional body for accountants and bookkeepers. Fahmina Jahan is an IAB member.
Visit resource ↗How to authorise your accountant to act on your behalf with HMRC.
Visit resource ↗The UK's data protection regulator — responsible for GDPR compliance.
Visit resource ↗Regulator for financial services in the UK.
Visit resource ↗Our sister firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers, providing specialist tax advice.
Visit resource ↗Guidance for Entrepreneurs
The official government guide to starting a business in the UK.
Visit resource ↗Find government-backed finance and support schemes for your business.
Visit resource ↗Government-backed personal loans for UK businesses in their early stages.
Visit resource ↗Finance options and support for small and medium-sized businesses.
Visit resource ↗The UK's leading small business organisation — advice, support and lobbying.
Visit resource ↗Free guidance on employment law, contracts, pay and workplace disputes.
Visit resource ↗Workplace health and safety guidance for employers.
Visit resource ↗Register trademarks, patents and designs to protect your business.
Visit resource ↗Online Tax Tools
Estimate your Income Tax and National Insurance contributions.
Visit resource ↗Calculate VAT on your sales and purchases.
Visit resource ↗Check if you need to pay the High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge.
Visit resource ↗Calculate Statutory Maternity Pay for your employees.
Visit resource ↗Check your NI record and state pension forecast.
Visit resource ↗Free HMRC software for employers to calculate and report PAYE.
Visit resource ↗Book a free consultation with Fahmina Jahan MIAB. Serving Woodford Green, Chigwell, Loughton, South Woodford, Snaresbrook, Gants Hill, Chingford, Epping, City of London and Wanstead.
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