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.
Read the guidePlain-English guide to Companies House responsibilities for first-time UK limited company directors.
Read the guideUnderstand Corporation Tax registration, payment and return deadlines in plain English for first-time UK company directors.
Read the guidePlain-English guide to VAT registration, returns, payment deadlines and common mistakes for UK business owners.
Read the guideA plain-English guide to PAYE deadlines, payroll reporting and common first-employer mistakes.
Read the guideUnderstand Self Assessment registration, tax returns, payments on account and record keeping in plain English.
Read the guidePlain-English guide to the Companies House confirmation statement, who files it and common mistakes.
Read the guidePlain-English guide to registering a UK limited company and the first deadlines directors should know.
Read the guideUnderstand limited company annual accounts, Companies House filing and how accounts differ from tax returns.
Read the guidePlain-English guide to dormant company duties, Companies House filings and what first-time directors should check.
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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.