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Confirmation statement (previously annual return)
How to make annual checks on the information Companies House has about your company is correct and how to make changes.
Signs, stationery and promotional material
Rules around signs, stationery and promotional material for limited companies, on websites, letters and invoices.
Running a limited company
An overview of the rules and responsibilities when you run a limited company including reporting requirements.
Company and accounting records
How to manage company and accounting records in your limited company and what to do if you encounter problems.
Company changes you must report
How to report a change to your company's registered office address, business contact details or company secretaries.
Taking money out of a limited company
Taking money out of a company will depend on salaries, expenses, benefits, dividends, tax and directors' loans.
Limited company director responsibilities
What a company director must legally do including registering for Self Assessment and filing a Company Tax Return.
Legal and financial costs expenses
What you can claim for accountancy, legal and other professional fees and information on how to write off bad debts.
Marketing, entertainment and subscriptions expenses
What types of marketing, entertainment and subscriptions your business can claim as business expenses.
Reselling goods expenses
Details of some allowable business expenses self-employed persons can claim for when reselling goods.
How to claim business expenses
How to keep on top of your business records in order to claim your business allowable expenses with HMRC.
Staff expenses
The types of allowable business expenses which you can claim for staff, and what you can't claim for.
Car, van and travel expenses
What you can claim as business expenses for your company car, van and travel expenses and what you can’t claim for.
Office, property and equipment expenses
How to claim business expenses for your office, property and equipment and an overview of eligible items.
Clothing expenses
What clothing items are classed as allowable business expenses that you can claim as expenses for your business.
Expenses if you're self-employed
An overview of the types of business running costs you can and can't claim as a business expense from HMRC.
Get the skills to start a business when unemployed
How find sources of training and support to get the experience and confidence to start your own business.
Finding a business idea when unemployed
Tips and resources to help you to find a successful business idea, concept, product or service to base your business on.
Alternative sources of business finance
Consider alternative sources of finance including, family loans, part-time jobs, re-mortgages and credit unions.
Teach yourself how to manage money better
Use all the resources that are available to your business to help find out more about managing money effectively.