Practical guides written by your local Brighton accountants. No jargon, no padding — just useful information to help you manage your money better.
If your rental income exceeds £50,000, you must comply with MTD now. Plain English guide to quarterly submissions, software and what changes for Brighton landlords.
Read article →Four submissions a year — but what exactly goes in them? Plain English guide to MTD quarterly updates, deadlines and what happens at year end.
Read article →Which software do you need for Making Tax Digital? Honest comparison of Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and free options for Brighton businesses and landlords.
Read article →Freelancers, tradespeople, consultants — if you earn over £50,000 self-employed, MTD applies to you now. Here is exactly what to do.
Read article →Both are excellent — but the right choice depends on your business type, size, and how you work. We break it down honestly.
MTD for Income Tax is now live for higher earners. Here's what sole traders and landlords need to do right now.
Legitimate, HMRC-compliant strategies that Brighton business owners use to keep more of what they earn.
MTD for Income Tax is now live. Here is what sole traders and landlords in Brighton need to do — and when.
Most small businesses underestimate the importance of bookkeeping. Here is what it involves and why getting it right changes everything.
The VAT threshold, what counts as taxable turnover, voluntary registration, and what to expect once you are registered.
Switching is far simpler than most businesses think. Here is exactly how it works and what you need to do.
PAYE, RTI, National Minimum Wage, auto-enrolment — everything Brighton employers need to know when taking on staff.
How VAT works when you sell on Amazon, eBay and Shopify at once: one £90,000 threshold across every channel and who accounts for the VAT.
Read article →Usually not. Only a statutory audit needs a registered auditor, and most small companies are exempt.
Read article →How to account for stock and inventory correctly as an e-commerce seller, and why unsold stock isn't a deductible expense.
Read article →What UK online sellers importing stock from overseas need to know about import VAT and customs duty, and how to price for it.
Read article →How to record refunds and returns correctly as an online seller so your turnover, VAT and stock figures stay accurate.
Read article →Do UK online sellers need to register for VAT OSS or IOSS when selling to EU customers? What actually applies post-Brexit.
Read article →Do you need to charge VAT on digital products, ebooks, courses or downloads sold online? The rules UK sellers need to know.
Read article →The expenses online sellers routinely under-claim beyond the cost of stock — platform fees, storage, software and more.
Read article →How to keep clean books when selling across Amazon, Etsy, Shopify and eBay at once, without your bank balance and records drifting apart.
Read article →Should your e-commerce business be a sole trader or limited company? The tax, admin and timing questions online sellers actually ask.
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