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Practical advice on tax, business finance, and planning — written in plain English for real people running real businesses.
Year-End Tax Planning: 8 Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill Legally
The weeks before 5 April are your last chance to take actions that can significantly reduce your tax bill for 2025/26. From pension contributions to dividend timing, here are eight legitimate strategies — and the deadlines you can't miss.
Paguei Imposto a Mais no Reino Unido: Como Recuperar seu Dinheiro (PAYE Refund)
Muitos brasileiros que trabalham com carteira assinada no Reino Unido pagam mais imposto do que deveriam — e podem pedir reembolso à HMRC. Veja como saber se você tem direito e como fazer o pedido.
How to Register a Limited Company in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide
Registering a limited company at Companies House costs £100 and takes under 24 hours online. But there's more to setting up properly than the Companies House registration — here's the full process, from choosing your company name to registering with HMRC for every tax obligation.
Foreign Income and Gains: O Novo Regime de Abril 2025 para Brasileiros no Reino Unido
Em abril de 2025, o Reino Unido substituiu o regime de Remittance Basis pelo Foreign Income and Gains (FIG). Se você chegou ao Reino Unido recentemente, pode ter direito a 4 anos de isenção sobre renda e ganhos no exterior. Entenda como funciona.
Tenho Renda no Brasil: Preciso Declarar no Reino Unido?
Se você mora no Reino Unido e recebe aluguel, dividendos, salário ou pensão do Brasil, provavelmente sim — precisa declarar à HMRC. Entenda quais rendimentos precisam ser informados e como fazer isso corretamente.
Corporation Tax: A Plain-English Guide for UK Limited Companies
Corporation Tax is charged on your company's profits at either 19% or 25% — with a tapered marginal rate in between. Here's how it's calculated, what you can deduct, when you need to pay, and how to file your CT600 return.
Autônomo no Reino Unido: Como Se Registrar e O Que Declarar
Trabalha por conta própria no Reino Unido? Seja como pedreiro, designer, motorista ou consultor, você precisa se registrar como self-employed na HMRC e entregar o Self Assessment todo ano. Veja como funciona.
How Much Does an Accountant Cost in the UK? (2025 Guide)
Accountancy fees vary enormously — from £150 for a basic self assessment return to £2,000+ for full company accounts. Here's what drives the cost, typical price ranges for every service, and how to know whether you're getting value for money.
Como Abrir uma Limited Company no Reino Unido: Guia para Brasileiros
Abrir uma Limited Company no Reino Unido é mais simples do que parece — custa £100 e pode ser feito online em menos de 24 horas. Mas há muito mais a considerar além do registro. Este guia explica todo o processo para brasileiros.
Dividend vs Salary: How to Pay Yourself Tax-Efficiently as a Director
For most owner-managed limited companies, a combination of a low salary and dividends is more tax-efficient than taking a pure salary. But the optimal split depends on your circumstances — and the rules changed again in 2023. Here's a worked example for the 2025/26 tax year.
Residente Fiscal no Reino Unido: O Que Significa e Quais São Suas Obrigações
Muitos brasileiros chegam ao Reino Unido sem saber que podem se tornar residentes fiscais britânicos — com obrigações de declarar renda mundial à HMRC. Entenda as regras, os critérios e o que muda na sua vida financeira.
Making Tax Digital: What Every UK Business Needs to Do Before April 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment arrives in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000. If you're in scope, you need compatible software and a new way of keeping records — here's exactly what's required and what happens if you don't comply.
Dupla Tributação Brasil–Reino Unido: Como Evitar Pagar Imposto Duas Vezes
Se você mora no Reino Unido e ainda tem renda no Brasil — salário, aluguel, dividendos — pode estar obrigado a declarar nos dois países. Entenda como o acordo de bitributação Brasil-Reino Unido funciona e como evitar pagar imposto duas vezes.
VAT Registration: The £90,000 Threshold Explained
Once your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, VAT registration is mandatory — and the clock starts ticking immediately. Here's exactly how the threshold works, the available VAT schemes, and whether voluntary registration might actually benefit your business.
Self Assessment no Reino Unido: Guia Completo para Brasileiros
O Self Assessment é a declaração de imposto de renda do Reino Unido. Se você é autônomo, sócio de Limited Company ou tem renda adicional, você precisa entregar à HMRC todo ano. Este guia explica tudo em português.
Allowable Expenses for Sole Traders: What Can You Actually Claim?
Most sole traders underclaim expenses simply because they don't know what's allowed. Here's HMRC's definition of an allowable expense, a category-by-category breakdown, the rules on home office and mileage, and the costs you cannot claim.
Limited Company vs Sole Trader: Which Structure Is Right for You?
Choosing between a limited company and sole trader status is one of the most consequential financial decisions you'll make as a business owner. We break down the tax difference, the admin burden, the liability implications, and show you a worked example at £50,000 profit.
Self Assessment Tax Return: Deadlines and How to Avoid a £100 Fine
Miss the Self Assessment deadline and HMRC will charge you £100 — even if you owe no tax at all. Here are the key dates, the penalty structure, and how to make sure you never miss them.
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