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Plain-English UK business deadline guides

Learn the recurring Companies House and HMRC deadlines that first-time UK business owners usually need to understand. Each guide links to official sources and related Business Sorted resources.

A plain-English guide to the main UK business deadlines first-time owners should understand, including Companies House, tax, VAT, PAYE and Self Assessment.

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Plain-English guide to Companies House responsibilities for first-time UK limited company directors.

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Understand Corporation Tax registration, payment and return deadlines in plain English for first-time UK company directors.

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Plain-English guide to VAT registration, returns, payment deadlines and common mistakes for UK business owners.

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A plain-English guide to PAYE deadlines, payroll reporting and common first-employer mistakes.

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Understand Self Assessment registration, tax returns, payments on account and record keeping in plain English.

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Plain-English guide to the Companies House confirmation statement, who files it and common mistakes.

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Plain-English guide to registering a UK limited company and the first deadlines directors should know.

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Understand limited company annual accounts, Companies House filing and how accounts differ from tax returns.

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Plain-English guide to dormant company duties, Companies House filings and what first-time directors should check.

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Business filing timelineA five-step timeline from business start through preparation, filing, payment and review.1StartCompany or business begins2PrepareCollect records before dates arrive3FileSend required return or statement4PayPay tax or fees where relevant5ReviewSave receipts and update reminders

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Guide · HMRC

A plain-English guide to the main UK business deadlines first-time owners should understand, including Companies House, tax, VAT, PAYE and Self Assessment.

Guide · Companies House

Plain-English guide to Companies House responsibilities for first-time UK limited company directors.

Guide · HMRC

Understand Corporation Tax registration, payment and return deadlines in plain English for first-time UK company directors.

Guide · VAT

Plain-English guide to VAT registration, returns, payment deadlines and common mistakes for UK business owners.

Guide · PAYE

A plain-English guide to PAYE deadlines, payroll reporting and common first-employer mistakes.

Guide · Self Assessment

Understand Self Assessment registration, tax returns, payments on account and record keeping in plain English.

Guide · Companies House

Plain-English guide to the Companies House confirmation statement, who files it and common mistakes.

Guide · Companies House

Plain-English guide to registering a UK limited company and the first deadlines directors should know.

Guide · Companies House

Understand limited company annual accounts, Companies House filing and how accounts differ from tax returns.

Guide · Companies House

Plain-English guide to dormant company duties, Companies House filings and what first-time directors should check.

Comparison · Comparison

Compare limited company and sole trader admin, filing responsibilities and typical decision points for first-time UK business owners.

Comparison · Comparison

Understand the difference between annual accounts and confirmation statements for UK limited companies.

Comparison · Comparison

Compare PAYE and Self Assessment so new owners can see which HMRC process may apply to salaries, staff and personal tax returns.

Topic clusters

Company formation

Choosing a structure, registering a company and setting up first records.

Tax and payroll

Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE and Self Assessment reminders.

Recurring filings

Accounts, confirmation statements and dormant company filing duties.