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Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR): What You Need to Know
It’s important to understand what Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) is, how it works, and what role it must play if you’re preparing to close your company. Previously known as Entrepreneurs’ Relief, BADR can significantly reduce the amount of [...]
What to Do If You Can’t Pay HMRC: Expert Advice for UK Taxpayers
It’s normal for everyone to experience uncertainty surrounding their finances from time-to-time, and if managing your business finances feels overwhelming and you’re unsure where to turn for guidance, Aardvark Accounting is here to help. In this blog, we provide [...]
Finalists in the 2025 Contracting Awards
Proud to be a finalist once again We’re thrilled to announce that we were a finalist in the Best Contractor Accountant (1,000 – 3,000 clients) category at the 2025 Contracting Awards! While we didn’t win this year, we’re incredibly proud [...]
ID Verification at Companies House – what you need to know
From November 18th, 2025, Companies House will be enforcing mandatory identity verification for all Limited Company directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and anyone who files on behalf of the company. This change, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency [...]
VAT schemes – which one is right for you?
If you’re running a limited company and are close to the VAT registration threshold or are already VAT registered, choosing the right VAT scheme is essential. The VAT scheme you select can directly impact your cash flow, tax efficiency, and [...]
What do your Limited Company’s Annual Accounts show you?
As a Limited Company director, submitting Annual Accounts is a legal requirement, but these financial statements reveal much more than just figures for HMRC and Companies House. Your annual accounts provide key insights into your company’s financial health, profitability, and [...]
The tax benefits of making pension contributions through your Limited Company
As a limited company director, you’ll no doubt be keen on finding ways to reduce your tax bill while planning for your future. One of the most effective strategies is making pension contributions directly through your business. Unlike salaries or [...]
Dormant Limited Company – everything you need to know
Dormant Companies: What Contractors and Freelancers with a UK Limited Company Need to Know When you’re running your limited company, there may be times when you’re not trading but want to keep your company active, or you may set one up [...]
Trivial Benefits
If you’re a limited Company director, you may want to gift your employees (or even yourself) from time to time from your business. Depending on the gift’s circumstances you might find that its cost isn’t classed as a taxable benefit. [...]
Limited Company Dividends
Part of running your Limited Company in a tax-efficient way that maximises your overall take-home pay is by understanding the role dividends play. Whilst we always advise our clients to discuss their accounts with their Client Director for tailored advice, [...]
Are you prepared for Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is just around the corner so it’s time to start getting prepared. In this blog, we’ll cover the changes that are being made, when they come into effect and what you need to do to get [...]
Aardvark Accounting is FCSA accredited once again
Here at Aardvark Accounting we’re proud to announce that we’re The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) accredited for another year running. How do you become FCSA accredited? In order to become an accredited member, you must undergo an independent [...]