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Does the year-end for my business matter if I am self-employed?

I’m setting up a new business and have been asked what my year-end will be. Does it actually matter and, if so, why?

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Last updated 28 Jul 2026 | First published 7 Jul 2020

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I have set up a company, what are my filing obligations?

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Last updated 28 Jul 2026
First published 7 Jul 2020

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Am I entitled to redundancy pay as a company director?

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Last updated 28 Jul 2026
First published 5 Dec 2012

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My new employee has a student loan, what do I have to do?

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Last updated 27 Jul 2026
First published 29 Aug 2019

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Are Christmas gifts from customers allowed?

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Last updated 23 Jul 2026
First published 30 Oct 2019

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How to report rental property to HMRC if you live outside the UK

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Last updated 23 Jul 2026
First published 6 Oct 2020

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I'm a director but not paying any National Insurance, why?

2 min read

Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 5 Jul 2019

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How can I keep track of what my customers owe me?

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Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 3 Jul 2019

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Renting out my home on Air BnB

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Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 7 Sep 2018

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Does pension auto enrolment apply to low-paid staff?

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Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 3 Apr 2018

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What is the VAT registration threshold?

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Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 2 Mar 2018

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Do I need to report a medical benefit?

1 min read

Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 31 May 2019

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Will I pay tax on my director’s loan?

1 min read

Last updated 16 Jul 2026
First published 1 Jun 2018

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How is bank Interest taxed?

2 min read

Last updated 15 Jul 2026
First published 1 Dec 2017

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Opting out of a workplace pension – what happens in the future?

1 min read

Last updated 15 Jul 2026
First published 11 Aug 2017

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