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Sole Trader or Limited Company? When £40,000 Profit Signals It’s Time to Reconsider If you’re running a small business in Glasgow or the surrounding area, there’s a good chance you’ve asked yourself: “Should I stick with sole trader status—or is it time
Glasgow Accountant Guide: Director’s Loans Explained Many small company directors across Glasgow wonder how they can access company funds without going through the formalities of salary or dividends. That’s where Director’s Loans come in—a useful short-term option, but one that comes with strict tax
As a small business accountant working with limited company directors across Glasgow, I often get asked the same question: “Can I share the success of my company with family—without giving up control or creating tax problems?” In many cases, the answer
Glasgow Accountant’s Guide: Should You Pay Yourself £9,100 or £12,570 in 2025/26? If you run your own limited company, chances are you’ve heard this advice more than once: “Pay yourself £9,100 and take the rest as dividends.” It’s been the standard
Thinking of Going Self-Employed in Glasgow? Here’s What You Need to Know Starting your own thing—whether that’s baking cakes, fixing fences, freelancing, or side hustling on weekends—can be exciting. But the admin? That’s where most people feel overwhelmed. If you’re
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Making Tax Digital” by now. Maybe you’ve even had a few letters from HMRC about it. But what is it really—and what does it mean for self-employed people and landlords in Glasgow? This guide explains it in plain
Glasgow Small Businesses: Could the Flat Rate VAT Scheme Save You Time and Money? If you’re running a small business in Glasgow, VAT is probably the last thing you want to spend your evenings on. Whether you’re running a café, a
From April 2025, electric vehicle (EV) owners across the UK—including businesses in Glasgow—will lose their exemption from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). This means electric vans, company cars, and fleet vehicles will now be taxed the same way as petrol and diesel vehicles. For
Furnished Holiday Let Tax Reliefs Are Ending – What This Means for Scottish Landlords From April 2025, the tax landscape for holiday rental property owners in Scotland is changing dramatically. The UK Government is abolishing long-standing tax advantages for Furnished Holiday Lets—bringing them in
National Insurance Changes in 2025: What Glasgow Employers Need to Know From April 2025, big changes are coming to the National Insurance system—and they’ll directly impact how Glasgow-based businesses manage their payroll. The UK Government is raising the employer National Insurance rate, lowering the threshold at