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Sole trader vs limited company – Which is better?

Choosing a business structure is one of the most important decisions a new business owner needs to make, but it can be difficult to understand your options. This guide outlines the differences between being a sole trader and a limited company.

5 min read

Last updated 9 Oct 2025 | First published 17 Dec 2021

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Employees vs contractors: what businesses need to know

4 min read

Last updated 8 Oct 2025
First published 8 Oct 2025

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Directors – How to verify your identity for Companies House

3 min read

Last updated 3 Oct 2025
First published 3 Oct 2025

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10 things that hold people back from starting a business and how to overcome them

5 min read

Last updated 1 Oct 2025
First published 1 Oct 2025

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Accounts and tax guide for the hospitality industry

6 min read

Last updated 18 Sep 2025
First published 8 Mar 2024

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Do you need to complete a self-assessment tax return?

3 min read

Last updated 11 Sep 2025
First published 27 Sep 2021

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10 low-cost businesses you can start in the UK

6 min read

Last updated 5 Sep 2025
First published 5 Sep 2025

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The ultimate tax planning guide 2025/26

10 min read

Last updated 29 Aug 2025
First published 29 Aug 2025

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What are the top eight Capital Gains Tax reliefs you can claim?

6 min read

Last updated 18 Aug 2025
First published 18 Aug 2025

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How is AI changing accounting for smaller businesses?

4 min read

Last updated 13 Aug 2025
First published 13 Aug 2025

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Essential updates for employers: Summer 2025

3 min read

Last updated 12 Aug 2025
First published 12 Aug 2025

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How to build personal resilience for running a business in challenging times

4 min read

Last updated 11 Aug 2025
First published 11 Aug 2025

A woman dressmaker sat behind a sewing machine with colourful clothes behind her.

Pre-start-up financial checklist: 10 tips for new businesses

4 min read

First published 1 Aug 2025

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How should my employee’s double cab pickup truck be taxed?

3 min read

First published 24 Jul 2025

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