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Having a good firm of accountants on your side will ensure that you have all the information and support that you need to help your business grow and flourish.

They can offer advice and help you comply with accounting and tax requirements.

If you are self employed or run a small enterprise in Hampton, it makes sense to use an Accountant or Bookkeeper who is keen to help small business and new business start ups rather than struggle with the task yourself.

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Main Accounting Considerations

Sole Trader or Limited Company

One of the first decisions you will need to make is which legal structure is likely to suit your new business and this will affect your accountancy obligations.

You can read a detailed article about your various options at: Sole Trader or Limited Company?

The information below primarily relates to self-employment but if you decide to trade as a limited company, you can read more here: Running a Limited Company.

Becoming Self-Employed

You should tell HMRC as soon as you start self-employment, otherwise you may face a penalty. You are considered to have started self-employment when you have something to sell and either have a customer for your goods or services, or you are actively marketing your business.

You can let HMRC know about your self-employment by registering online for business taxes. A Self-Assessment Online account will automatically be set up at the same time. This allows you to send your Self-Assessment tax returns online. You will receive an Activation Code. You need to activate the service within 28 days. If you don’t, you will have to ask for a new Activation Code.

You can register online at https://www.gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services/register

National Insurance

As a self-employed person, you pay a fixed amount of Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NIC). If your profits are above a certain limit, you may also have to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions.

See Self-employed National Insurance rates for full details.

Statutory Records

It is very important that you set up a record keeping system and keep all records and supporting documents. Records for the current tax year must be retained until 31 January 2022.

You must keep records of all money coming into and going out of your business. This includes all cash, cheques and credit card transactions.

Your records should be adequate to allow you to complete an accurate Self Assessment return. You will be expected to keep a full record of:

  • All sales made and other business income, as it is earned.
  • The cost of all business expenses and purchases as you pay them, no matter how little they cost.
  • All purchases of business stock, goods and raw materials.
  • Mileage records.
  • Capital expenditure; keep a separate record of all purchases and sales of business equipment, machinery and vehicles, together with the receipts.
  • Keep a record of the market value of equipment or vehicles introduced into the business that you owned before starting your business.

See Business records if you're self-employed for full details.

Key Dates

There are key dates that you need to be aware of during the financial year. These relate to reporting and payment of any monies due. A list of dates and full explanation can be found here.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

You must register for VAT if:

  • Your taxable turnover exceeds the VAT threshold in any 12 month period
  • you expect your taxable turnover to exceed the VAT threshold within the next 30 days
  • you take over an existing VAT registered business as a going concern

You have 30 days from the date you meet any of these criteria to register.

Usually, VAT registration can be completed online and if you apply online, you will be enrolled automatically so that you can submit your VAT return online (there is no longer a paper version).

The current VAT threshold is £85,000; if your turnover is below the registration limit, you can choose whether to apply for voluntary registration. The standard rate of VAT currently is 20%.

See the official VAT website for full up to date details.

Hampton Accountants

MBSC accountancy &consultancy ltd
MBSC Accountancy &consultancy Ltd offers professional accounting services, taxation, business and accounts improvement consultancy services. Located in Shepperton, Middlesex , we are in position to operate remotely or visit our client onsite. Service: Maintenance of accountancy and bookkeeping. Preparation of quarterly VAT returns. Monthly or quarterly management accounting. Annual Tax Returns for individuals, partnership and Ltd. Bank and Cash reconciliation. Accounting for payroll. CIS service
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Claire Short Accountancy
Claire Short Accountancy provides the following services: Preparation of statutory accounts Preparation of management accounts Business taxation Personal taxation Bookkeeping VAT returns Payroll With a breadth of knowledge and experience from sole traders and small businesses too large corporate and public organisations with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Xero and Sage; Claire Short Accountancy provides high quality accountancy services.
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Oakvale Business Services
Established Accountancy- Book-keeping company specialising in the small start up business market. Personal local service, home visits possible
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Duncan Accounting
Accountants located in Richmond, provide a complete range of accoutancy services to customers, from accounts production and tax planning through to bookkeeping and VAT support.
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Hilton Lawyers Adelaide
Hilton Lawyers Adelaide is located in Richmond, South Australia. Established in 1995, our founding partners have a long history of service in the community and we would be pleased to assist you with any questions or help that you may need regarding any personal injury claims or family law issues. Our highly qualified staff will give you counsel and representation for any judicial problems. Contact us now !
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KinsellaTax Investigations
Are you under tax investigation by HMRC or want to do a voluntary disclosure? KinsellaTax Investigations act on behalf of taxpayers when locked in disputes with HMRC
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MotionGrey
MotionGrey is a Vancouver based office furniture company with the mission of providing an ergonomic solution to our everyday workspace. Our main focus is standing desks and ergonomic chairs. We serve Canada, United States, and countries all around the world.
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PRO-TAXMAN
We provide bespoke Bookkeeping and Accounting services. We work with many start ups, Landlords and property investors, sole traders in advising them as how to keep accurate business records and how taxes can be minimized with careful tax planning.
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SK Bookkeepers
Self Assessments. Annual Accounts. Tax Returns. VAT returns. Bookkeeping. Payroll
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Tax Clarity
Tax Clarity is a small friendly firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Worcester Park that provides Accountancy, Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll, Tax and other Business Advisory Services to a variety of individuals and business clients throughout Greater London and Surrey. The firm offers fixed fees and monthly payment plans. Tax Clarity acts for a wide range of different businesses, situated throughout the UK.
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