Finance and legal

Cut Your Business Costs

Growth and strategy

29 September 2022

It's a big decision, deciding what to cut. Here's how to make the right choices.

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Personal Trainer Allowable Expenses

Finance and legal

20 June 2022

We’ve made it easy to understand allowable expenses and maximise your earnings.

Retail and Shop Owner Allowable Expenses

Finance and legal

1 June 2022

Our easy guide explains allowable expenses to help you save more on tax.

The Importance of Business Credit Scores

Finance and legal

23 May 2022

Learn more about how a good business credit score can help your startup grow.

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An Employer's Guide to P60s

Finance and legal

12 April 2022

We’ve created a helpful guide covering the main facts about how P60s work.

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Allowable Expenses for Hairdressers

Finance and legal

22 March 2022

Don’t pay more tax than you have to. Learn more about allowable expenses.

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Allowable Expenses for Gardeners

Finance and legal

5 January 2022

Don’t overpay on your taxes. Read our guide to allowable expenses.

VAT explained for small businesses

Finance and legal

31 December 2021

Should I register for VAT? What’s the VAT threshold for small business? AXA’s small business VAT guide explains more.

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IR35 legislation: the facts

Finance and legal

15 December 2021

Struggling to get to grips with IR35? AXA explains what the UK tax legislation is and what it means for you.

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What is cash flow? A guide for small business

Finance and legal

17 August 2021

Everything your small business needs to know about cash flow, including tips and advice for good cash flow management.

How does HMRC’s new tax penalty points-based system work?

Finance and legal

27 July 2021

HMRC’s new points-based system for tax penalties will change the way self-employed taxpayers are penalised for late filling and late payment.

New EU VAT rules explained: e-commerce regulations for trading in the EU

Finance and legal

8 July 2021

The EU’s VAT rules changed on 1 July 2021. AXA explains what the new VAT e-commerce rules mean for small businesses in the UK.

Self-employed tax changes for 2021/22

Finance and legal

24 June 2021

From the updated self-employed tax threshold to the new points-based penalty system, this article explains everything you need to know about changes to self-employed tax for 2021/22.

What is a personal service company? (PSC)

Finance and legal

18 June 2021

AXA explains everything you need to know about personal service companies. Including what it means in the context of the new IR35 rules.

How is corporation tax paid? Guide for business 2021

Finance and legal

16 June 2021

AXA’s guide explains everything a small business owner needs to know about corporation tax.

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What are business trivial benefits?

Finance and legal

11 April 2021

Employers don’t need to report or pay tax and NI on trivial benefits. AXA explains more and provides trivial benefits examples.

How to write an invoice

Finance and legal

26 January 2021

A step-by-step guide on how to write an invoice, common invoice requirements and a downloadable example of an invoice.

Dividends for small businesses explained

Finance and legal

1 May 2020

What your small business needs to know about paying dividends.