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How do I open business bank account?
To learn how to open a small business bank account UK, you'll need to choose a suitable bank, gather required documents including proof of business registration from Companies House, business plan, and identification…
Is public liability insurance tax deductible?
Yes, public liability insurance is tax deductible in the UK as a legitimate business expense when used exclusively for business purposes…
What does product liability insurance cover?
Is professional indemnity insurance tax deductible?
Yes, professional indemnity insurance is tax deductible as a legitimate business expense for UK businesses and self-employed individuals…
Public liability insurance vs general liability insurance
What type of business insurance do I need?
How much product liability insurance do I need?
Do I need employers' liability insurance?
How do I transfer/ change a business bank account?
How much does public liability insurance cost?
The cost of public liability insurance for small business in the UK typically ranges from £100 to £600 annually, depending on your industry…
How to create a top 1% LinkedIn profile
A self-employed linkedin profile requires strategic optimisation to attract clients and showcase your expertise effectively. Focus on a…
10 marketing tactics to get more local business
If you've recently started a business, and want more tips on how to get more customers, faster read on
Coronavirus Business Support
We've put together everything you need for small business coronavirus support and a business eligibility calculator.
Guide to employing or hiring contractors
Learning how to hire a contractor involves understanding the legal distinction between employees and contractors, ensuring proper contracts…
Post-Brexit Guide: Exporting From UK to the EU
Understanding how business liability insurances protects your company
When you're running a business, having the right insurance is everything
Ultimate Guide to Starting An Ecommerce Business
Starting an ecommerce business in the UK requires registering with Companies House, obtaining necessary licenses, setting up payment…
7 benefits of Business Bank Accounts over reimbursing employee expenses
The benefits of a business bank account extend far beyond basic banking, with one key advantage being the elimination of complex employee…
Is employers' liability a legal requirement?
Complete guide to creating freelance proposals that win three times more deals
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Download a free guide
<p>Download one of our detailed guides that cover topics ranging from company registration, taxes, take-home pay, expenses or dividends.</p>
Common Company Closure FAQs
<p>Here are the common FAQs we get asked about for Company Closure</p>
Receiving important documents e.g. passports
Create a free community account
<p>Looking for some free support? Sign up for a free community account to access a range of guides, calculators and free support</p>
Book a free accounting consultation
<p>Book a free 20-minute consultation with one of our accountants to ask questions about starting your business, taxes, take-home pay and…
Adding address to Google My Business
Calculate your take home pay
Self employed registration process
<p>Add some details about your new business and we'll register you as a sole trader with HMRC.</p>
How much does employers' liability insurance cost?
Employers' liability insurance typically costs between £50 to £200 annually for small UK businesses, though the exact amount depends on…
How do I set up a new business bank account?
Setting up business banking account is essential for UK entrepreneurs and requires choosing the right bank, gathering required documents…
A Guide to VAT for Ecommerce Businesses
Ecommerce VAT rules in the UK require online businesses to register for VAT when turnover exceeds £85,000, charge the correct rate on…
Compare Business Bank Accounts UK
We're comparing Tide vs Revolut vs Metro business bank accounts based on their Trustpilot reviews and scores, as well as their useful…
Refer a friend
<p>Refer a friend to GoForma and earn up to £250 for each referral.</p>
HMRC authorisation requests
<p>Depending on your package we'll need to ask HMRC for authorisation to manage your personal self assessment tax filing, VAT, corporation…
Add your Limited Company details
<p>If you already have a Limited Company, then you just need to search for the name and we'll extract all the details we need from…
Common Company Dormancy FAQs
<p>Here are the common FAQs we get asked about for Company Dormancy</p>
What does professional indemnity insurance cover?
Professional indemnity insurance covers legal costs and compensation claims arising from professional negligence, errors, omissions or…
Are Minimum Wage Increases Bad For Business Owners?
Download FreeAgent accounting software mobile app
<p>We partner with FreeAgent for our accounting software and highly recommend you download their mobile app.</p>
Add communication preferences
<p>Let us know if you'd like us to email, WhatsApp or SMS you with updates.</p>
Welcome call with your accountant
<p>Book a welcome call with your new accountant so that they can help get you set up, answer specific questions and walk through what to…
Complete digital ID verification check
<p>Complete a digital verification process using your ID (passport or UK driving license) along with a liveness check</p>
Can I get business insurance before registering my business?
Add your Sole Trader company details
<p>Add a few details about your company if you're operating as a Sole Trader.</p>
Connect business bank account to FreeAgent
Changing card details
Add other contacts
Comparing 5 Best Accountants in London
Compare the 5 best accountants in London, including GoForma, Crunch, TaxAssist, Accounts & Legal, and AudTax. This guide compares pricing…
The Cost of Our Favourite Meals Since 2019
Following a September 2024 survey claiming that one in six UK adults now have to skip meals due to rising food costs, we combined food…
Common Sole Trader FAQs
<p>Here are the common FAQs we get asked about for Sole Traders</p>
Common Confirmation Statement FAQs
<p>Here are the common FAQs we get asked about for confirmation statements</p>
Common Limited Company FAQs
<p>Here are the common FAQs we get asked about for Limited Companies</p>
Common FreeAgent accounting software FAQs
<p>Here are the common FAQs we get asked about for FreeAgent accounting software</p>
Add previous accountant details
<p>If you have an accountant already, we need to send a professional clearance request so that we can collate all the key documents and…
Change Companies House address
FreeAgent software walk through discussion
<p>Schedule some time with your accountant to walk through how to use FreeAgent.</p>
Ongoing 1-on-1 accountant discussions
Whether to register for VAT or not
Over due accounts
<p>If your account goes over due then you can risk your subscription being cancelled and lose access to mailing services, accounting…
Business insurance quote
Common Annual Accounts FAQs
<p>Here are the common FAQs we get asked about for Annual Accounts</p>
Add your mail handling preferences
<p>Add details about how you'd like us to handle your mail and where we should forward mail to.</p>
Upload a proof of address
<p>Upload a valid proof of address in the UK dated in the last 3 months to verify your identity. This can be a recent council tax bill or…
Complete the onboarding steps in your dashboard
<p>Depending on your subscription, you'll have a few onboarding steps when you sign up that you'll need to complete to activate your…
Cryptocurrency capital gains tax
<p>We'll invite you to connect your crypto wallets to help calculate your capital gains tax for your self assessment.</p>
How to Deal with Inflation as a Small Business
What is public liability insurance?
Public liability insurance is cover that protects UK businesses against claims from third parties who suffer injury or property damage due…
Add personal tax details
<p>Add some basic personal tax details for payroll and self assessment filing.</p>
Companies House authorisation request
<p>We need a confirmation code from Companies House so that we can file your confirmation statement, end of year accounts and make any…
Do I need professional indemnity insurance?
How to optimise your entrepreneurial morning routine
Great entrepreneurs use their morning routines to energise, get focused, and prepare for an optimally productive day
Do I need a separate business bank account?
How do I buy a house when self employed?
Self employed buying a house in the UK requires proving your income through SA302 forms and tax calculations from HMRC, typically needing…
What is an insurance broker?
Insurance brokers guide you through the process of purchasing insurance by identifying risks and providing tips
Whether to close or make company dormant
Public liability claim examples
Previous accountant switch process
<p>Once you've completed our accountant switch form, we'll send a link to your accountant to upload all the documents we need and continue…
Corporation tax payment - reminder only
<p>We'll remind you about your annual corporation tax payments. We can help with your annual accounts and corporation tax filing for an…
General Election 2024: Parties' Pledges for Small Businesses and Taxes
Political parties make many promises and counter claims before the General Election 2024, making it hard to compare their small business…
Living Wage, Minimum Wage - What's The Difference?
FLARE: The Key to Employee Satisfaction and Workplace Happiness
How do I plan my business?
Errors and omissions vs professional indemnity
How much employers' liability insurance do I need?
What is a retroactive date on professional indemnity insurance?
What is personal liability insurance?
Benefit in kind charges: company car
Can I get public liability insurance with a criminal record?
Yes, you can often get public liability insurance with a criminal record, though insurers will assess each case individually based on the…
Is public liability insurance compulsory by law?
What does business insurance cover?
Capital gains tax calculator
What should I consider when choosing a business bank account?
Whether you need a self assessment or not
Common Self Assessment FAQs
<p>Here are the common FAQs we get asked about for Self Assessment Tax Returns</p>
Receiving bank cards at GoForma
Adhoc mail forwarding
Closing your GoForma account
Complete self assessment tax return - reminder only
<p>We'll remind you about your upcoming self assessment tax returns and can help you file them for an additional cost if needed.</p>
VAT registration or authorisation
<p>Let us know if you're already registered for VAT, want to register for VAT or if you're unsure about VAT registration.</p>
Annual accounts filing - reminder only
<p>We'll send you a reminder about your annual accounts. We can help take care of your accounts for an additional cost.</p>
Frequently asked questions
How does online accounting work?
Is my data secure online?
Do I still need to provide documents?
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