All sole traders are required to register with HMRC. We will register you in a few hours using our direct link to HMRC. Saving you 7 - 10 days.

Make sure you don’t miss your important statutory deadlines with our filing notifications service. We will let you know each year before your key returns are due.

We will provide monthly tax updates that keep you legally compliant and ensure you get more of your earnings.

This guide shows you the steps to take as a sole trader. It tells you when to pay your tax bills, how much national insurance you can expect to pay and the implications of VAT registration. You will need to know what records to keep and what can be claimed as expenses (as well as things you can't claim for).

A Unique Taxpayer Reference, UTR, is a 10 digit code that's unique to either you or your company. HMRC requires this number for all things related to your tax obligations. This will be posted directly to your address usually in 3 - 4 weeks but it can take longer (up to 8) depending on how busy they are.

Research consistently shows that those who write a business plan make twice as much profit as those who don't.

A business plan isn't just necessary for banks and financing, your business plan is an incredibly valuable tool to help you focus and build a strategy for your company's success.

Of course business plans vary, and if you want to borrow money from a bank or other source, it will need to be very detailed and show you've got a clear idea of how to grow your company.

With our Business Plan template, you can easily create an impressive and comprehensive business plan that you can use to access funding, and as a routemap for future success.

There are 10 simple steps to building a successful start-up, and this helpful little ebook has everything you need to know.

From company structures, naming and registering your business to your legal responsibilities, we've got all the information and advice you'll need as well as some great resources that could help you even further.

You can easily build a watchlist of key customers, suppliers and competitors so you can keep track of their financial situation, credit score and much more. You'll receive daily/weekly email alerts to any changes, enabling you to take any action that's needed before your business is affected, keeping you one step ahead and protecting your cash flow. The free version includes 10 credit checks and 5 companies on your watchlist.