Tax help

Dip your toe in with our quick bite-size videos and get the basics on tax from real small business owners.

Welcome - setting up in business

Find out about the different types of business you can set up - a self employed stunts man and a mountain bike limited company explain more.

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Income Tax - for the self employed

What happens with income tax when you work for yourself? A self employed web designer goes through the basics.

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Corporation Tax

If you decide to set up a limited company you need to know about corporation tax. A hair extension business owner discusses the lengths she went to...

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Keeping Records

A performance artist tells us why keeping good records is key to being in control of your business.

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VAT

An intriguing company talks us through the basics of VAT.

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National Insurance

What do you do about national insurance if you work for yourself? A tattoo artist and a uniforms supplier explain it.

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Employing Other People

Want to grow your business and take on staff? A gardening business sums up what you need to know about the tax side of it.

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Importing and Exporting

Buying or selling products outside the European Union? A flower importer explains about import duty and VAT.

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Business Allowances

An introduction to deductions, reliefs and allowances that can help reduce how much tax you pay.

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Construction Industry Scheme

Find out what work falls under this scheme and the special tax rules and regulations for contractors and subcontractors.

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