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Corporation Tax basics for small businesses (and what affects the bill)

by InvestEngine June 18, 2026
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Corporation Tax basics for small businesses (and what affects the bill) TL;DR: Corporation Tax is paid by limited companies on taxable profits. Your bill is influenced by revenue, allowable costs, …

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How to set aside money for VAT & Corporation Tax (without wrecking your cash flow)

by InvestEngine June 18, 2026
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TL;DR: If you’re VAT-registered or pay Corporation Tax, the safest habit is to treat tax money as already spent. A simple system is to estimate what you owe, ring-fence it …

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Cashflow forecasting for beginners (and how to improve it)

by InvestEngine June 18, 2026
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TL;DR: Cash flow is about timing: when money comes in versus when it has to go out. A cash-flow forecast is a simple model of your future bank balance. Start …

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Person with Significant Control explained: what is a PSC?

by InvestEngine June 18, 2026
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TL;DR: A Person with Significant Control (PSC) is someone who ultimately owns or controls a UK company (or LLP) – most small companies will have at least one. You need …

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What are the tax implications of business investing? 

by InvestEngine June 12, 2026
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TL;DR UK limited companies don’t pay Capital Gains Tax personally. They generally pay Corporation Tax on their profits, which can include trading profits, investment income (interest/dividends), and gains on selling …

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