Limited Company or Sole Trader

Limited Company or Sole Trader

Should I be a limited company or a sole trader?  Regardless of the size of your business, it must have a legal structure. Most UK businesses choose to be either a limited company or a sole trader. It is estimated that there are 2M limited companies and 3.5M sole...
6 top tips for managing and declaring dividends

6 top tips for managing and declaring dividends

6 top tips for managing and declaring dividends You may have heard the phrase ‘declaring dividends’ used in relations to businesses, but if you’re running a limited company, you need to become familiar with what a dividend is and how they can help...
Profit and Cash – what’s the difference?

Profit and Cash – what’s the difference?

What is the difference between profit and cash?   Cash and profit are two important elements of any business. Cash is measured by the cash position and cash flow statement, whereas profits are displayed in the company’s profit and loss (P&L) statements.  ...
Understanding your P&L

Understanding your P&L

Understanding your Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement   Your Statement of Profit & Loss (P&L), or Income Statement, displays the overall performance of your business over a specific period. Usually this is a month, quarter, or financial...
Domestic Reverse VAT Charge

Domestic Reverse VAT Charge

Am I affected by the Domestic Reverse VAT Charge? We’ve been talking to our clients about the domestic reverse VAT charge (DRC) for building and construction services for some time now. However, with queries still coming through from prospective clients we...