Dividend vs Salary: Tax Efficiency for Directors
Dividend vs salary: which pays less tax for limited company directors in 2026/27? Get practical guidance on the most tax-efficient mix for your situation.
Accounting and tax guides for UK businesses
Practical guides from the NDCA team on VAT, self assessment, payroll, Xero and Making Tax Digital, written in plain English for UK small business owners, sole traders and landlords.
Entrepreneurs’ Relief (BADR): What It Is & Who Qualifies
Learn what Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) is, who qualifies, the 18% rate from April 2026, the £1m lifetime limit and how to claim it.
NHS Pension Contributions: The Tax Benefits Explained
Discover how NHS pension contributions reduce your tax bill, how relief works for higher earners and what annual allowance charges mean for NHS staff.
Xero MTD: How It Helps With Making Tax Digital
Learn how Xero MTD works, who needs it and how it prepares sole traders and landlords for Making Tax Digital from April 2026.
IR35 for Consultants: How to Stay Outside the Rules
Learn how consultants can stay outside IR35 in 2026/27. Practical advice on contracts, working practices and protecting your limited company status.
How to Build a Cash Flow Forecast for Your Business
Learn how to build a cash flow forecast step by step. Practical advice for UK small business owners, sole traders and limited company directors.
E-commerce and Retail Accounting for Bicester Businesses
A guide for online sellers and retail businesses in Bicester on VAT, stock and seasonal cash flow management.
Freelancer and Consultant Tax Guide for Crawley and the Gatwick Corridor
How freelancers and consultants working around Crawley and Gatwick Airport should handle IR35, expenses and irregular income.
Accounting for Hospitality Businesses in Portsmouth
A guide for restaurants, cafes and hospitality businesses in Portsmouth on VAT, tips, staff costs and cash flow management.
What Self-Employed Tradespeople in High Wycombe Need to Know About Tax
A tax guide for sole trader tradespeople and small construction businesses working in and around High Wycombe.
CIS and Construction Tax for Trades Working in Slough
A guide for subcontractors and tradespeople working around the Slough Trading Estate on CIS deductions, VAT reverse charge and expenses.
Tax for Influencers and Content Creators Living in Brighton
How Brighton-based influencers and content creators should handle brand deal income, VAT and the sole trader vs limited company decision.