The RJF Accounting Blog

Any UK limited company needs to pay Corporation Tax (CT) on any profits made during the financial year, regardless of how big or small the company is. We’ve put together a quick guide for any small business on the ins and outs of corporation tax, from who pays it and the deadlines to be aware […]

When it comes to VAT registration for your business, and deciding if it’s best for you, it’s easier than you think to get confused. A lot of businesses are obliged to register, but many do so voluntarily – and if you’re considering it, you need to think about whether being VAT registered is costing you, […]

Getting the right accountant by your side is essential to gaining the most effective insights, and the best benefits to help drive your business forward. Through helping to efficiently analyse data and supply strategic advice to support complex company decisions, your accountant should feel like another partner for your business. They can be an invaluable resource that you shouldn’t let go to waste. Whether you’re in the process of finding one or have recently made a decision on your chosen accountant – take a look at these key steps to make sure you get the most out of them…

As a start-up, dealing with the day to day grind of running your business is often overwhelming. You have hundreds of things on your to do list, new clients to please, and problems to fix, but everyone who starts a new business understands the obvious – you need to make it profitable. Savings, investor capital and loans won’t run the business forever so it’s vital that you have a workable plan and timetable in place. Here are some key points to help cut costs, increase profits and improve your bottom lines.

All UK limited companies need to pay Corporation Tax on their profits. The rate of tax depends on how much profit is generated. It can be a confusing and tricky process to get your head around – so we aim to explain the main points you need to know for your business.