Limited Company director’s key dates throughout the financial year
As a director of your Limited Company, you have legal responsibilities such as filing and submitting various forms and returns to Companies House and HMRC throughout the financial year. Failing to do so will result in penalties, fines and unnecessary [...]
The Employer’s National Insurance rate increase
Back in October 2024, the UK government released the much-anticipated Autumn Budget where they announced a variety of changes affecting UK employers. One of the significant talking points from this was the adjustments to Employers National Insurance Contributions. The changes [...]
2025-26 tax year rates and allowances
National Insurance & Tax Tax-free personal allowance - £12,570 Basic rate – 20% up to £37,700 Higher rate – 40% - from £37,701 to £125,140 Additional rate – 45% - above £125,140 National Insurance [...]
How to maximise your tax efficiency before tax yearend 2025
Allowable expenses Claim all of your allowable expenses Maximise your trivial benefit allowances for all directors Keep receipts 6 years after accounting period ISAs Use your ISA allowance £20,000 taxed at 0% per year [...]
Can you pay for your garden office through your Limited Company?
One of the benefits of running your own business is that you may be able to complete your work from any location you wish, which for many is to work from home. But if you don’t have the space to [...]
Are you eligible for free childcare whilst working through your Limited Company?
If you ask any parent what their biggest monthly expenses are, childcare will most likely appear near the top of that list! For many, childcare costs are second only to mortgage/rent payments. It may seem like these massive costs are [...]
We won! Best Contractor Accountant in the Contracting Awards 2024
It’s official, we’ve done it again! We’re so proud to announce that we have won the Best Contractor Accountancy (1,000 – 2,500 Clients) two years running at the Contracting Awards! The Event On Wednesday the 13th of November, the senior [...]
Company closure: normal vs MVL – which is the right option for you?
When it comes to closing your Limited Company you may be wondering what the process is, how much tax you’ll end up paying and how your accountant can help. In this blog we take a closer look, to help [...]
The Autumn Budget 2024
Forty billion pounds of tax rises represents one of the very largest tax rising Budgets outside of a time of recession, with Rachel Reeves announcing a compendium of changes aimed at businesses and higher tax payers. A penny off a [...]
A Guide to Working from Home Effectively
Working from home is one of the main perks of being self-employed. Being able to choose when, where, and how to work, in a comfortable environment, is a luxury that grants you a massive amount of freedom. In this blog, [...]
A guide to buy-to-let
Buy-to-let properties can be a profitable investment, but you need an understanding of the tax implications to maximise your returns whilst ensuring compliance with HMRC’s guidelines. This guide will cover the tax considerations you need to know as a buy-to-let [...]
Introducing FreeAgent – the online accounting portal that’s Aardvark tried, tested and approved!
Here at Aardvark we’re really proud to include FreeAgent in both our Limited Company and Sole Trader monthly packages, as, in our professional opinion, it’s the best online accounting software out there! So if you’re new to running your own [...]
How much tax can you expect to pay on electric cars, and the differences between leasing and hire purchase
If you run your own Limited Company and are considering an electric car, do you know the taxable implications depending on the choices you make? In this blog we take a closer look at the tax you can expect to [...]
Focusing on YOU – practicing self-care when running your own business
Running your own business and trying to make it a success is hard work, let alone without the added stress of everyday living, running a home, looking after your family and pets, staying fit and healthy, seeing friends…. The list [...]
Aardvark Accounting is now FCSA accredited
Here at Aardvark Accounting we’re proud to announce that we’re now an accredited member of The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA). In order to become an accredited member, you must undergo an independent and stringent assessment of all of [...]
Limited Company director’s key dates throughout the financial year
Your responsibilities as a Limited Company director and what you need to file with Companies House and HMRC Directors of Limited Companies have legal responsibilities, such as filing/submitting various forms and returns to Companies House and HMRC throughout the [...]
Limited Company guide to dividends
Understanding dividends as a Limited Company director can help you increase your tax efficiency and maximise your take-home pay. Whilst we recommend speaking to your dedicated accountant for specific advice, knowing a little bit about dividends yourself can be handy. [...]
2024-25 tax year rates and allowances
National Insurance & Tax Tax-free personal allowance - £12,570 Basic rate – 20% up to £37,700 Higher rate – 40% - from £37,701 to £125,140 Additional rate – 45% - above £125,140 National Insurance [...]
The Budget 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has just finished delivering his Spring Budget 2024, in which he said the Conservatives have a plan to 'grow the economy'. He confidently stated that his Budget will "unleash people power and put this country back [...]
How to maximise your tax efficiency before tax yearend 5 April 2024
Allowable expenses Claim all of your allowable expenses Maximise your trivial benefit allowances for all directors Keep receipts 6 years after accounting period ISAs Use your ISA allowance £20,000 taxed at 0% per year [...]