Budget 2026: What It Means for UK Small Businesses and New Founders
Budget 2026 small business changes explained: the £3,000 trading allowance, Founders' Relief, minimum wage, e-invoicing and what's staying the same.
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Budget 2026 small business changes explained: the £3,000 trading allowance, Founders' Relief, minimum wage, e-invoicing and what's staying the same.
Founders' Relief UK explained: a proposed 10% CGT rate on up to £10m of gains. See the eligibility tests and how to respond by 30 November 2026.
How do I find my company UTR? Check HMRC's letter, your online account or old tax paperwork, or ask HMRC to post it again.
What is VAT? A plain-English guide to how UK VAT works, the three rates, when to register and what VAT-registered businesses need to do.
The Flat Rate VAT Scheme explained: how it works, who can join, current thresholds, and when it doesn't pay off for your business.
What is a VAT receipt? The document you actually need to reclaim VAT, and what has to be on it.
How do I find a company's VAT number by name? Check their website or invoice first, then verify it with HMRC.
How to check if a company is VAT registered: using HMRC's checker, verifying EU numbers, and spotting a fake.
How to deregister for VAT: when you can, when you must, and the step-by-step process to cancel your registration.
This article will cover when key VAT deadlines are, the types of penalties you can face for missed deadlines and a few tips on how to stay on time and compliant.