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Last-minute tax year-end checklist for small business owners (before 5th April)

Nathan Brady

10 March 2026

As we head towards the end of the tax year, it’s very easy to tell yourself you’ll “sort it next week” and before you know it, 5th April has been…

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Payroll & maternity leave – What happens when you’re the only Director?

Nathan Brady

22 January 2026

If you’re the only director of your limited company and planning maternity leave, payroll can suddenly feel very confusing. You’re not “going to work” in the traditional sense. You don’t…

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How to maximise your allowances and claim every expense, before 5th April

Nathan Brady

7 November 2025

Here is our no-nonsense year-end checklist for small business owners and limited companies As the tax year draws to a close, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day.…

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Corporation tax explained: What you need to know now (and not in January!)

Nathan Brady

20 August 2025

We get it, Corporation Tax isn’t the most exciting topic. But if you wait until January to think about it, you could be in for a stressful (and potentially expensive)…

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Key financial checks every limited company should do in August

Nathan Brady

8 August 2025

For many business owners, August brings a welcome pause. With clients on holiday and workloads a little lighter, it’s the perfect time to do a financial health check. Rather than…

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Don’t ignore the purpose of the DLA (Director’s Loan Account)

Nathan Brady

26 June 2025

Are you running a limited company and occasionally find yourself “borrowing” from your business account for personal use? If so, then this is the post for you. You might feel…

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Smart moves: 5 legal ways to cut your corporation tax bill in 2025

Nathan Brady

24 April 2025

Running a successful business feels great, but watching a chunk of your hard-earned profits head straight to HMRC is always a hard pill to swallow. The good news is that…

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How does a director pay themselves?

Nathan Brady

23 October 2024

A company director of a UK business has several options in terms of how they pay themselves. This can be through a combination of salary, dividends and other compensation methods.…

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Last-minute tax year-end checklist for small business owners (before 5th April)

Payroll & maternity leave – What happens when you’re the only Director?

How to maximise your allowances and claim every expense, before 5th April

Corporation tax explained: What you need to know now (and not in January!)

Key financial checks every limited company should do in August

Don’t ignore the purpose of the DLA (Director’s Loan Account)

Smart moves: 5 legal ways to cut your corporation tax bill in 2025

How does a director pay themselves?

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