Finance and legal

Hairdresser and AXA customer, Abigail Butler, shampooing a client's hair

Allowable Expenses for Hairdressers

Finance and legal

22 March 2022

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?

Someone calculating their business 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.

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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.