Accountant

Should you be a sole trader or a limited company?

When it comes to going self-employed, one of the first big decisions you’ll need to make is whether you should set up as a sole trader or a limited company. Both structures have their pros and cons, of course, and you may even find that you’ll operate within either over the course of your business life.

How to claim business expenses as a limited company or sole trader

There’s a lot to think about when you’re self-employed: managing your workload, balancing the books, looking for new work. Understanding which business expenses you claim as a sole trader or a limited company, though, needn’t be on that list.

How to prepare your business for the unexpected

“Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.” It’s a saying we’ve all heard at one time or another, and depending on your disposition, it either sounds terribly pessimistic or fairly even-handed.

Essential Taxes You Must Know For Your New Company!

So you’ve started a new business. Great!

Are Napoleon’s comments about the English still relevant in today’s business climate?

According to sources, Napoleon once said "L'Angleterre est une nation de boutiquiers" - “England is a nation of shopkeepers”.  Whilst the number of shops on the average UK high street has certainly diminished greatly, we may well still be a nation of entrepreneurs.

‘Your Business Adventure’ – a MadeSimple infographic

Formed a company but not sure what to do next? No problem adventurers.

Michael Edoimioya to head up Professional Account Management at MadeSimple

We are delighted to announce that Michael Edoimioya, a MadeSimple company formation expert, is to head up a new Wholesale Account Management division.

We can help you add new shares to a limited company

From time to time you may need to add new shares to a limited company. This is something that we can help with through our ICAEW accredited company management system.

Searching for companies just got a whole lot simpler

If you’re someone who manages multiple limited companies, such as an accountant, you might find yourself struggling to navigate your way around all of them. Thankfully, your Company Formation MadeSimple account displays them all in an easy to view list.

Importing Limited Companies on to Companies Made Simple

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Importing companies on to our system is simple[/caption] Our Company Formation system allows you to import companies on to it that weren’t formed by us, for free. Why would I do that?

Guide to your Free Business Start Up Toolkit

[caption width="275" align="alignright"] Your Start Up Toolkit [/caption]Starting your own company is a very exciting time; however it can be confusing deciding where to turn first. The free Business Start Up Tool Kit is designed to help you make those first tentative turns.

Do I need to use an Accountant yet?

While there is no legal requirement for limited companies to employ an accountant to look after their affairs, there are a number of reasons why the vast majority of limited company owners opt to use accountants instead of taking charge of their own record keeping and tax affairs. An accountant can be relied upon to add considerable value to your business; preventing errors, ensuring accurate year-end statutory accounts and reviewing potential tax savings.