Certax Accounting Factsheets

The factsheets available on this page cover a range of topics form setting up in business and writing your business plan to registering with HMRC as a self employed person. If you need any further information on any of the topics covered or you are looking for an item not yet covered on this page please fell free to contact us for further information.

  • Starting up in Business

    A guide to some of the things you need to consider before you begin to trade

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  • Could I really make a go of it?

    Take a look at why you what to run your own business and consider some of the benefits and the downsides of being self employed.

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  • What business structure should I use?

    Should you be a sole trader or a limited company? Do you want to go into partnership with someone else?

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  • The Business Plan

    Why do you need a business plan? What should it contain?

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  • Raising Finance

    Whether starting up or planning for growth all businesses need finance, explore what's available and how to plan for your finance needs.

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  • Sources of Finance

    From your own savings to venture capital you need to consider just how your business will obtain the funds it needs to achieve your objectives

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  • Limited Companies Paying Expenses

    What's covered and not covered in this essential guide to limited company expenses

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  • Money Laundering Regulations 2007

    From 15th December 2007 Accountants have been required as part of the money laundering regulations 2007 to apply due diligence.

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  • Registering as Self Employed with HMRC

    We'll show you how to get things moving where to get help how to register your business

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  • How to Register an Accountant as your Agent

    A guide to registering your accountant to act as your agent with HMRC

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