Running a Business
UK Limited Company Tax and Filing Deadlines Explained
Key deadlines for a UK limited company: annual accounts, confirmation statement, Corporation Tax payment and return, VAT, and penalties for missing them.
Blog
Every The SME Ledger article in one place, newest first.
Business Finance
Types of Business Finance for UK SMEs Compared
Term loans, overdrafts, asset finance, invoice finance and revolving credit compared in plain English, so UK SMEs can match the right finance to each need.
Running a Business
Time Off for Medical and Dental Appointments: Employer Guide
What employers must and need not allow for medical and dental appointments: no general right to paid time off, antenatal rules, and a policy checklist.
Property Finance
Stamp Duty on Commercial and Mixed-Use Property in England
How Stamp Duty Land Tax works on non-residential and mixed-use property in England: rates and bands, leases, what counts as commercial, and when tax is due.
Marketing & Growth
How to Set Up and Optimise a Google Business Profile
A practical guide for UK local businesses to set up, verify and optimise a Google Business Profile, from categories and hours to reviews, photos and posts.
Running a Business
Dental Benefits for Staff: A Guide for Small UK Employers
Dental insurance, cash plans or practice membership plans for staff: how they differ, how HMRC treats them as a benefit in kind, and P11D deadlines to note.
Property Finance
Bridging Loan LTV Explained: Gross vs Net and Valuations
How loan-to-value works on a bridging loan: gross vs net LTV, why the valuation can differ from the price, and what to check before relying on a figure.