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Accounting Hire is a practical UK business resource for comparing and finding accountants. Startup guides for Sole Traders and Limited Companies. Business & tax tools to help you work better.
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Tools
Useful calculators
Interactive tools for tax, VAT, pricing, cash flow and business planning.
Sole Trader Tax
Estimate Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance.
Corporation Tax
Estimate Corporation Tax from company profits.
VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT from a price.
Salary vs Dividend
Explore a simplified company extraction scenario.
Break-Even
Estimate sales needed to cover fixed costs.
Freelancer Rate
Turn an income goal into a commercial hourly rate.
Business Mileage
Estimate mileage allowance from business journeys.
MTD Checker
Check the staged Making Tax Digital position.
Business library
More than tax calculators
Practical guides covering the decisions business owners face throughout the year.
Business structures
Choose the right starting point
Simple does not mean informal
Understand records, expenses, Self Assessment, National Insurance, VAT and MTD.
Limited companyRun the company properly
Directors, shareholders, Corporation Tax, accounts, dividends and company records.
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Compare structure, administration, tax and commercial considerations.
Accountant comparison
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Make a confident business decision
Compare accounting software and online accountants before choosing the right support for your business.
Best Accounting Software for UK Small Businesses
Compare Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, Zoho Books and Pandle, with features, review links and practical advice.
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