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Getting started

  1. Resources
  2. Your business
  3. Starting a business

Our guide to the difficult early steps when starting up…

A mission statement

Defining your business purpose.

Allowable expenses

What can you claim tax relief for?

An introduction to the tax system for the self employed

Key tax issues you need to know about.

Building a brand

Key tips for developing a memorable image.

Choosing a year end

Be tax efficient when deciding a year end date.

Choosing your accounting date

What is the best date to choose?

Incorporation

Considerations when operating as a company on incorporation.

Insuring your business

Are you sufficiently covered?

Limited liability partnerships

LLPs explained.

Names, trademarks, patents and other registrations

The key legal requirements.

Premises and location

Essential considerations when choosing your base.

Raising finance

Maximise your chances of gaining funding.

Should you buy a franchise?

The pros and cons of buying 'off-the-shelf'.

Which business structure?

Choosing the structure that best suits your needs.

Working from home

Home working do's and don'ts.

Writing a business plan

How to write an effective business plan.

Your business vision

What are your ultimate goals?

Latest news stories

24 Jun 2022

Tax gap remains steady at 5.1%

The estimated tax gap for the 2020/21 tax year is 5.1% - the second lowest recorded percentage - and is unchanged from the previous year, according to the latest data from HMRC.

23 Jun 2022

UK outlines plans to tighten 'buy now pay later' rules

The UK government has announced plans to strengthen rules on 'buy now pay later' services, improving protection for users of the short-term credit.

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Registered Office: LHA Accountancy Services, 7 Bath Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 4AS | Registered Number 08394102.

Covid-19 Updates

Covid regulations will continue to apply in our Swindon office.

Clients are able to drop off any data at the office by arrangement. Please email in order to book an appointment.

We are able to offer face-to-face meetings at the office or, if preferred, these can be held via Teams or by arrangement your chosen application. If you visit the office, we are requesting clients to please wear a mask.