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Running a business

Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, corporation tax, dividends and director pay — the operational tax and finance decisions that come up every month, quarter or year once your business is trading.

214 articles matched for running a business

  • Limited Company Tax

    What Do Accountants for Dental Practices Actually Do?

    Running a dental practice means juggling NHS contracts, associate payments, lab fees, and equipment purchases. A specialist dental accountant handles all of that. Here is what you should expect from one.

    5 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    What Is the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) in 2025/26?

    The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) lets you deduct the full cost of qualifying plant and machinery from your taxable profits, up to £1m per year. This guide covers the 2025/26 rates, what qualifies, and how to claim it on your corporation tax return.

    6 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    AIA Capital Allowance: Claim 100% Tax Relief on Business Assets

    The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) lets you claim 100% tax relief on qualifying plant and machinery costs up to £1m per year. We explain what qualifies, how the £1m limit works, and how to claim it on your corporation tax return.

    5 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    AIA Capital Allowances: What UK Businesses Need to Know

    The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) lets UK businesses claim 100% tax relief on most plant and machinery purchases up to £1m per year. This guide covers what qualifies, what doesn't, and how to maximise your claim.

    7 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    Annual Investment Allowance 2025: Rates, Limits and How to Claim

    The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) lets you claim 100% tax relief on qualifying plant and machinery costs up to £1m per year. We explain the 2025/26 rates, what qualifies, and how to make the claim on your corporation tax return.

    7 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    Annual Investment Allowance UK: A Complete Guide for 2025/26

    The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) lets you claim 100% tax relief on qualifying plant and machinery costs up to £1m per year. This guide covers the 2025/26 rules, what qualifies, and how to maximise your claim.

    8 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    Annual Investment Allowance 2025/26: A Complete Guide for UK Businesses

    The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) lets UK businesses claim 100% tax relief on qualifying plant and machinery costs up to £1 million per year. This guide covers the 2025/26 rates, what qualifies, what doesn't, and how to make a claim on your corporation tax return.

    8 min read
  • Limited Company Tax

    BTL Mortgage Accountants: Tax Planning for UK Landlords

    Practical tax planning for UK landlords with buy-to-let mortgages. We cover limited company structures, mortgage interest relief, capital gains, and the key decisions that affect your bottom line.

    8 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    Can You Claim AIA on Second-Hand Assets?

    The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) covers most second-hand plant and machinery, but there are specific exclusions. This guide explains what qualifies, what doesn't, and how to claim correctly.

    7 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    Capital Allowance and the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA): A Guide

    The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) lets most businesses deduct the full cost of qualifying plant and machinery from their taxable profits in the year of purchase. This guide explains what qualifies, what does not, and how to claim it on your corporation tax return.

    6 min read
  • Corporation Tax

    Capital Allowances Example: How UK Businesses Claim Tax Relief on Assets

    A practical capital allowances example for UK businesses. Learn how to claim tax relief on plant, machinery, and equipment through the Annual Investment Allowance and Full Expensing. Includes worked calculations for limited companies and sole traders.

    6 min read