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

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

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Allowable Expenses for the Self-Employed

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You can claim back business expenses when you're self-employed. Find out how.

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A guide to business licences

Finance and legal

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Baffled by business licences? Follow AXA's guide to learn how business licences keep your business activities legal.

How to fill out a Self-Assessment tax return
Self-Assessment tax returns explained

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Accounting software to make running a business simpler

Finance and legal

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Keep your business’ books balanced with AXA’s guide to accounting software

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Sole trader or limited company?

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9 April 2019

What’s the difference between operating as a sole trader or limited company?

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New tax year 2018: what’s changing?

Finance and legal

3 April 2018

Another new tax year means another wave of changes for your small business

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Entrepreneurs Recommend: Finance Resources

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Pros and cons of accounting outsouring

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Accounting can be a trying part of running a business - is it time to outsource?

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Five new tax year resolutions

Finance and legal

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A new tax year is always a tough time for businesses, but it doesn't have to be

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Business rates: what you need to know

Finance and legal

13 March 2017

With business rates changing, we take a look at what it might mean for you

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So you've decided to change your rates

Finance and legal

18 July 2016

What next? We explain how to easily change your business' rates

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The business expenses you can do without

Finance and legal

18 July 2016

Cutting back on costs is easier than you might think with these tips