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Don’t pay more tax than you have to. Learn more about allowable expenses.
Allowable expenses for limited companies what you can and can’t claim
Finance and legal
6 December 2024
Do you know what your limited company can claim as business expenses? AXA’s guide breaks it down for you.
What is a self-employed pension and how much pension should I pay?
Finance and legal
12 September 2024
Understand the importance of planning for the future as AXA explores the different types of pensions available in the UK.
What is self-employed maternity pay and how can I claim it?
Finance and legal
9 September 2024
As a small business owner, you may be wondering just how maternity pay works for the self-employed.
The small business guide to the P11D
Finance and legal
27 June 2024
The end of the tax year can be a taxing time for any small business. So let AXA explain the ins and outs of one tax form: the P11D.
National Living Wage increases explained
Finance and legal
27 March 2024
Prepare for the National Living Wage increase with essential information on the new rates, its impact on your business, and practical steps to ensure compliance and support your employees.
How to register as self-employed
Finance and legal
27 March 2024
Ready to make the leap into the world of self-employment? Starting up your business is an exciting time, but first, there’s an important task to check off your to-do list.
Side Hustle Tax UK Explained
Finance and legal
8 January 2024
From 1 January 2024, new rules have come into place which may affect the tax you pay on your side hustle. AXA explains the changes.
What is payment on account for self-employed businesses?
Finance and legal
14 August 2023
In this guide we’ll walk you through payment on account and what to do if you’re struggling to pay your self-assessment tax bill at the end of the year.
Allowable expenses: what are they?
Finance and legal
15 June 2023
Do you know what your small business is allowed to claim as expenses?
How to handle national insurance rises
Finance and legal
13 June 2023
A guide to National Insurance and preparing for the cost of having employees.
What is PAYE?
Finance and legal
26 March 2023
If you employ anyone – including yourself – you may need to operate Pay As You Earn (PAYE) as part of your payroll process.
How to fund a small business
Finance and legal
13 February 2023
In this guide, we’ll cover a load of different funding avenues that you can access when starting up your business.
How to win investment for your business
Growth and strategy
9 February 2023
Pitching is one of the hardest parts of starting a business. Learn how to do it.
How to value your small business: a guide
Finance and legal
31 January 2023
Whether you’re considering selling up or are just curious to see the financial fruits of your labour, here’s AXA’s guide to how to value your business.
What is Statutory Sick Pay and how much pay are employees entitled to
Finance and legal
11 January 2023
Understanding statutory sick pay is important for any business, here AXA takes you through the ins and outs to get you up to speed.
Inflation and Small Businesses
Finance and legal
1 December 2022
Inflation is at an all-time high. How can small businesses handle it?
Trades Allowable Expenses
Finance and legal
29 November 2022
Don't pay more tax than you have to. Find out what expenses you can write off as a tradesperson.
Cleaners Allowable Expenses
Finance and legal
11 November 2022
If you work as a cleaner, make sure you're not paying more tax than you have to.