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07/07/2026

Capital Gains Tax feels much simpler when you can see the full breakdown in one place. That’s why we created our Capital Gains Tax Calculator.

It gives you a simple estimate when you’re selling or gifting assets such as:

• Shares
• Investments
• Property
• Cryptocurrency
• Business assets
• Personal possessions

You add the key details.

The calculator shows the breakdown.

→ Sale price
→ Purchase price
→ Allowable costs
→ Annual CGT allowance
→ Taxable gain
→ Estimated tax due

You don't need to go through complicated spreadsheets.

Just a clearer way to understand what the numbers mean before you speak with your accountant or tax adviser. You can also download a PDF summary of your calculation, which is useful for keeping records or reviewing the figures later.

At Your Company Formations, we’re building practical tools to make company admin, tax planning and business decisions easier for UK founders, directors and business owners.

Try our Capital Gains Tax Calculator here: https://www.yourcompanyformations.co.uk/blog/tax/calculator/capital-gains-tax-calculator/

Capital gains tax calculator. Use it to work out how much tax you might owe HMRC from gains on property and investments like shares, stocks, and crypto.

01/07/2026

A quick UK company search can give you so much clarity before working with a supplier, contractor, or business partner.

In 60 seconds, you can check: company status, directors, persons with significant control, latest filings, accounts and confirmation statement updates. It is a simple habit that helps you make business decisions with more confidence.

The free Company Check Tool by Your Company Formations pulls live Companies House data, so you can see the key details in one place before moving ahead.

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26/06/2026

MTD is now live for many UK sole traders and landlords.

From 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies if your combined self-employment and property income was over £50,000 in the 2024/25 tax year. This means you now need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC using MTD-compatible software.

Key quarterly update deadlines:

→ Q1: 7 August 2026
→ Q2: 7 November 2026
→ Q3: 7 February 2027
→ Q4: 7 May 2027

These updates report your income and expenses. They do not mean you pay Income Tax four times a year.

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25/06/2026

Do you actually need a VAT number, or can you wait?

Here’s a quick 5-question check for UK founders, freelancers, and small business owners.

1. Has your UK taxable turnover gone over £90,000 in any rolling 12 months?

Yes → You likely need to register for VAT.

No → Go to question 2.

2. Do you expect your taxable turnover to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days?

Yes → VAT registration should be on your action list now.

No → Go to question 3.

3. Are you based outside the UK but making taxable sales in the UK?

Yes → The usual UK threshold may not apply in the same way. Check this before your first UK sale.

No → Go to question 4.

4. Are your customers mainly VAT-registered businesses?

Yes → Voluntary VAT registration may be worth considering, especially if you want to reclaim VAT on business costs.

No → Go to question 5.

5. Are you selling digital products, cross-border goods, or services to UK/EU customers?

Yes → VAT can depend on the customer’s location, the type of product, and how the sale is made.

No → You may not need a VAT number yet, but keep checking your rolling 12-month turnover.

A VAT number can affect your pricing, invoices, cash flow, and ability to reclaim VAT.

So the real question is not just: “Do I need one today?”

It is also: “Would registering now make my business easier to manage as it grows?”

Need the full explanation behind each answer?

Read our VAT number guide for UK thresholds, EU rules, B2C sales, reverse charge, invoices, and VAT returns:

Get to know VAT numbers, who needs them, and when to register. Make compliance easy. Learn now!

24/06/2026

Your company name is one of the first things people notice about your business.

So before you start your UK company registration, it’s worth checking how your chosen name appears next to similar names already on the register.

A quick company name check can help you:

→ See whether your chosen name is available

→ Compare similar registered company names

→ Check whether those companies are active or dissolved

→ Choose a name that feels clear, searchable, and ready for your brand

The free Company Check tool by Your Company Formations takes around 30 seconds to use, with no login required.

Try the free company name check here: https://www.yourcompanyformations.co.uk/company-check/

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19/06/2026

Starting a business does not always need a big setup.

For many UK founders, becoming a sole trader is the simplest first step into self-employment.

You can test your idea, take on clients, keep things simple, and stay in control while you build.

A sole trader setup works well if you want:

→ Low setup costs
→ Simple paperwork
→ Full control
→ More privacy
→ A flexible start

And remember, “sole” means you are the only owner. You can still hire people and grow your business.

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Would you start as a sole trader first, or go straight for a limited company?

27/05/2026

Affiliate marketing content works best when the reader already has a clear reason to click.

Some posts are made for learning.

Others are made for decision-making.

And decision-making content usually converts better.

Here are 4 affiliate post types worth using:

1. Comparison posts
Help readers choose between two options.
Example: “Xero vs QuickBooks for UK Small Businesses”

2. Review posts
Focus on one product, tool, or service.
Example: “Is Shopify Worth It for a UK Online Store?”

3. Best-of lists
Shortlist multiple useful options in one place.
Example: “Best Business Bank Accounts for UK Startups”

4. Problem-solving guides
Start with a practical problem, then recommend a relevant solution.
Example: “How to Track Affiliate Income as a UK Sole Trader”

A simple rule:

Do not build affiliate content around random products.

Build it around the reader’s decision.

→ What are they trying to compare?
→ What are they trying to fix?
→ What are they trying to choose?

That is where affiliate content becomes more useful.

We have covered the full process in our guide on how to start affiliate marketing in the UK:

You can start affiliate marketing in the UK by choosing a profitable niche, joining affiliate programmes, creating content, and meeting tax rules.

21/05/2026

Changing your registered office address at Companies House takes a few minutes.

Here is exactly what happens when you do.

You file an AD01 form through the Companies House portal.

It is free and takes under five minutes. The new address goes live on the public register the moment it is accepted.

📌 One rule to know before you file: the new address must be in the same country your company is registered in. England and Wales registration means an England or Wales address.

Every previous registered office your company has ever held stays permanently visible on the public register. The history does not get removed. It simply becomes part of your company's filing record.

For mail already in transit to your old address, it will be delivered there. If you are switching providers, confirm their handover process for any post that arrives after you leave.

Once the change is live, three things need updating on your end:

✅ Your company website (a legal requirement)

✅ Your invoices and business stationery

✅ Any contracts or agreements referencing your registered office

Companies House updates the public register automatically.

Everything else is on you.

We have covered the full picture of registered office addresses, what they are, what they require, and how to manage them, in our complete guide here:
https://www.yourcompanyformations.co.uk/blog/registered-office-address-explained/

A simple guide to Companies House requirements for a registered office address to a UK limited company.

20/05/2026

Making money online gets much clearer once you separate “ideas” from actual business models.

A good idea can spark interest.

But a clear model shows you how money comes in, what skills you need, how long it may take, and what structure might make sense as you grow.

For 2026, here are six proven online business models worth understanding:

① Affiliate marketing: Earn commission by recommending products or services

② Stock photography: Upload images and earn when they are licensed

③ Content creation: Build an audience through blogs, YouTube, newsletters, or social media

④ Digital products: Create once, then sell repeatedly

⑤ Freelancing: Turn an existing skill into client income

⑥ E-commerce: Sell physical products through your own store or marketplaces

Each model works differently.

Some can generate income in days or weeks. Others need months of consistency before results start to compound.

The best option depends on your:

✅ Skills
✅ Budget
✅ Timeframe
✅ Risk comfort
✅ Long-term goals

And as your online income grows, structure matters too.

In the UK, online income needs proper tracking, from the £1,000 trading allowance and HMRC registration to VAT thresholds and company formation decisions.

We have covered the full breakdown of 6 proven ways to make money online in the UK in 2026, including startup costs, income timelines, legal points, and practical comparisons here:
https://www.yourcompanyformations.co.uk/blog/startup/make-money-online/

Every online business in the UK fits one of six models. Discover which one matches your skills, capital, and income goals before you start.

19/05/2026

PAYE deadlines become much easier to understand once you know the UK tax year rhythm.

The 2026/27 UK tax year is already underway, running from 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027.

HMRC does not follow regular calendar months for everything.

It uses:

• Tax weeks: 7-day blocks starting from 6 April

• Tax months: 6th of one month to the 5th of the next

• Tax month 1: 6 April to 5 May

• Tax month 2: 6 May to 5 June

This simple structure sits behind many PAYE deadlines, payroll dates, and employer tax responsibilities.

Once you understand the cycle, planning becomes much clearer.

Do you plan your business dates around the calendar year or the UK tax year?