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Determining your salary for 2025/2026: A guide for business owners

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As a business owner and director, deciding on your salary is a crucial task that needs revisiting annually. While this decision can impact your personal income, tax obligations, and company finances, it also requires careful consideration to ensure compliance with tax legislation, including the Managed Service Company (MSC) legislation. At Companion Accountancy, we understand the […]

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How to increase sales in your eCommerce business: Practical tips for small business owners

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Running an eCommerce business is both rewarding and challenging. You’ve likely poured countless hours into building your online store, curating products, and ensuring smooth operations. But when it comes to increasing sales, it can feel like there’s always more to learn. The good news? There are proven strategies that can help. Most are easier to

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and Self-Assessment: A guide for landlords

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Tax compliance is often seen as one of the least glamorous aspects of managing property, but it’s also one of the most critical. With the government’s rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA), landlords need to adapt to significant changes in how they report their income and expenses. To help,

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5 ways to level up your LinkedIn profile as a small business owner or contractor

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As a small business owner or contractor, a great LinkedIn profile should showcase your skills, but that’s not all. LinkedIn has the power to help you to build connections, generate leads, and establish your personal brand. That’s why we love LinkedIn at Companion Accountancy, because it helps our clients to flourish. While many may see

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Understanding how your rental income is taxed

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Earning rental income can be an excellent way to build wealth and achieve financial independence, but it comes with responsibilities. Especially when it comes to taxes. Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or just starting with your first property, understanding how your rental income is taxed is essential to staying compliant and maximising your profits. Here,

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5 ways to make the most of your pension allowance before the tax year ends

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As we approach the end of the tax year (April 5), contractors and small business owners have a timely opportunity to review their finances and make the most of their pension allowances. Maximising pension contributions not only helps build a secure retirement but also offers tax advantages. Here’s our guide on why this is a

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Allowable benefits for UK limited companies

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Running a limited company in the UK comes with numerous responsibilities, especially regarding benefits provided to employees and directors. For contractors and small businesses, understanding allowable benefits is essential. This is because they can either be exempt from tax, offer potential tax reliefs, or have specific tax treatments. Here, we’ve covered what allowable benefits are,

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A guide to remortgaging for freelancers, contractors, and the self-employed

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Individuals with non-traditional job statuses often encounter unequal treatment from lenders because of their unconventional income sources, and it’s unfair. For freelancers, independent contractors, and the self-employed, gaining a mortgage and remortgaging might seem more complex due to the lack of a typical income stream. Nonetheless, there are mortgage options that can be customised to

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