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Crypto & HMRC: What You Need to Know About Crypto Tax in the UK
Crypto is still an area where many business owners and individuals lack clarity, particularly when it comes to tax. It often feels separate from traditional finance, which leads to the assumption that HMRC isn’t actively monitoring it. In reality, crypto is treated...
New Tax Year Habits: How to Take Control of Your Business Finances
The start of a new tax year is often seen as a fresh start, but in practice, most businesses continue with the same habits. The same last-minute approach to accounts, the same uncertainty around cashflow, and the same frustration when tax bills arrive. What actually...
Growth vs Reality: Why Business Growth Doesn’t Always Mean More Profit
Business growth is often seen as the ultimate goal. More clients, higher revenue, and a busier schedule can all look like clear signs of success. But in reality, growth doesn’t always lead to increased profit or a stronger business. In fact, many SMEs experience the...
Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders and Landlords UK: What Changes from April 2026?
Making Tax Digital, often shortened to MTD, is moving into its next phase. From April 2026, new reporting requirements will apply to certain sole traders and landlords across the UK. If your total income from self-employment and property exceeds £50,000, you may be...
Business Restructure UK: When to Consider a Group or Holding Company Structure
As businesses grow, complexity follows. What worked when turnover was modest and operations were simple often becomes inefficient, restrictive or even risky as revenue increases. A business restructure in the UK is not just for large corporates. For many growing...
Salary vs Dividends Before April UK: What Directors Should Review Before the 5th of April
As the 5th of April approaches, many limited company directors are still paying themselves the same way they did last year. However, tax bands, dividend allowances and corporation tax rates change regularly. What was tax efficient previously may no longer be optimal....
April Tax Year End Planning UK: What to Do Before the 5th of April
As the 5th of April approaches, many business owners across the UK realise there is still time to make meaningful tax-saving decisions. The end of the tax year is not just an administrative deadline. It is a genuine planning opportunity. When approached properly,...
Getting Paid Late? Why Chasing Invoices Isn’t Enough
The Real Cost of Late Payments for Small Businesses If you’ve ever waited weeks (or even months) for a client to pay their invoice, you’re not alone. For many business owners, chasing payments becomes a regular part of the job. But here’s the thing: it shouldn’t be....
Sole Trader or Limited Company? Choosing the Right Business Structure
When you start a business, the decision between operating as a sole trader or setting up a limited company can feel like a formality. But this choice has long-term implications ( especially when it comes to tax, personal liability, and how much you take home)..At...
Payments on Account Explained: What to Know After Filing Your Self-Assessment
If you recently submitted your Self Assessment tax return, you might have been surprised to see a higher-than-expected tax bill. For many sole traders and small business owners across Kent, the confusion starts once the return is filed and a second charge appears. The...
Business Expenses You Might Be Missing: A Guide for Small Business Owners in Kent
Running a business is no small task, and with everything going on, it’s easy to miss out on tax-deductible expenses that could save you money. At Brisan Accountancy, we regularly speak to local business owners across Kent who are unknowingly leaving money on the...
Final Self-Assessment Checklist: Your Questions Answered Before the 31st of January Deadline
The self-assessment deadline is fast approaching. If you are self-employed, a landlord, or earning untaxed income, you are probably thinking about getting your tax return in before the 31st of January. At Brisan Accountancy, we know that many people have the same...
5 Ways Kent Business Owners Can Start the Year Strong
Whether January is flat out or a little quieter than usual, it’s a valuable window for business owners across Kent to get ahead. At Brisan Accountancy, we often say that how you use the first few weeks of the year can shape how the rest of it unfolds. From improving...
What Is BADR and Why Does It Matter?
Business Asset Disposal Relief (previously known as Entrepreneurs’ Relief) is a valuable tax relief for individuals selling all or part of their business. If you qualify, you’ll pay 14% Capital Gains Tax (18% as of April 2026) on the first £1 million of qualifying...
Avoid the Penalties: What You Need to Know About the 31st of January Tax Payment Deadline
If you are self-employed, a company director, or earn untaxed income, you probably already know about the self-assessment tax return deadline. But what often surprises people across Kent is that filing your return is only the first step. Paying your bill on time is...
Christmas Break or Cash Flow Crisis? How to Stay on Top Over the Holidays
For many small businesses and tradespeople, December brings a double-edged sword: a well-deserved Christmas break on one hand, and the risk of a cash flow crunch on the other. Especially in the construction and trade sector around Kent, work often slows or stops over...
Tidy Books, Clear Head: How to Wrap Up Your Finances for the Year Ahead
When you close the books on 2025, will you do it with a sense of clarity or a pounding headache? For many small business owners,sole traders, contractors, limited company directors alike – year-end is a golden opportunity to tidy up your finances. Think of it as...
Accountant Gone Quiet Again? Why Communication Matters More in December
Have you ever felt like your accountant hibernates in December, just when you have pressing questions about your finances? If so, you’re not alone. Many small business owners and contractors (from Maidstone to Margate) share a common frustration: their accountant goes...
