If you use an accountant to look after your limited company’s affairs, you may have come across the term Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). [more]
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Read the 10-Step Guide →How to authorise your accountant to deal with HMRC
The main job of an accountant is to look after your limited company's tax affairs. When you sign up with a new firm, you must authorise them to deal with HMRC on your behalf. So, how does this authorisation process work in practice? … [more]
What does a limited company accountant actually do?
If you run your contracting business through a limited company, you can look after the accounts yourself, but most directors use an accountant. … [more]
Keeping your limited company in a dormant state – a guide for contractors
There may be good reasons to set up a company, but not necessarily to trade for the time being. You may decide to take a break from contracting while keeping your company ticking over. This is where the concept of a dormant company comes into play. … [more]
What expenses can you claim when contracting abroad?
Working overseas can be an attractive option for contractors, especially if you can earn good rates or the work offers experience that's hard to find in the UK. But what happens to your business expenses when you contract abroad? … [more]
Company parties and events – the £150/head expenses exemption
As a limited company owner, you may feel that the tax system does you few favours. However, all is not lost, as directors still have one benefit available each year, albeit a small one. … [more]
Can I fund childcare costs via my limited company?
Childcare costs are normally treated as a personal expense and cannot usually be paid for through a limited company as a tax-deductible business cost. … [more]
What a certificate of incorporation shows (and when you’ll need it)
When you register a company in the UK, Companies House will issue a formal certificate of incorporation once it processes and approves your application. … [more]
How to calculate student loan repayments as a limited company director
Many people have outstanding student loans when they start contracting, but how do you calculate and make repayments if you work through your own limited company? … [more]
Depreciation in small company accounts – and why it matters
If your limited company buys equipment, it may need to be recorded as a fixed asset rather than a normal business expense. … [more]
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