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How to line up your reporting dates for accounts and Company Tax Returns at the end of your limited company's first year
When you set up your limited company, you automatically get different…
File 2 Company Tax Returns if your company started trading on the same day…
Limited companies can be ‘dormant’ for Corporation Tax between setting up…
Learn more about your responsibilities if you’re running a small business including registration, tax returns, record keeping, tax bills and payments.
Check if your business can get help from the Growth Support Service, and how to apply.
Getting help with tax returns, allowances, tax codes, filling in forms and what to do if you owe HMRC
Find information on completing the self-employment section of your Self Assessment tax return.
Working out and paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you're a sole trader or in a business partnership, claiming tax relief.
If you manage one or more business taxes online, sign in to your business tax account to view your tax position and manage all your taxes from one place.
Contact HM Revenue and Customs if you cannot pay your tax bill - get more time to pay or pay in instalments.
Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
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