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Practical guides on VAT, bookkeeping, tax planning, and ecommerce accounting — written by a Chartered Accountant who works with UK ecommerce sellers, sole traders, and small businesses every day.

Getting Started

How to Switch Accountants in the UK: The No-Hassle Guide

Switching accountants is easier than most business owners think. You can move mid-year, the handover is managed for you, and your old accountant is legally required to cooperate.

September 20267 min read →
Ecommerce

Amazon FBA Accountant UK: What to Look For (And What Most Get Wrong)

Most accountants don't know what A2X is. They don't understand Amazon settlements, FBA VAT, or pan-European obligations. Here's what a specialist actually does.

September 20269 min read →
Ecommerce

Shopify Accountant UK: What Your Books Should Actually Look Like

Shopify's native Xero integration books every payout as revenue. That's wrong — it overstates income, miscalculates VAT, and gives you a meaningless P&L. Here's how to fix it.

September 20268 min read →
Tax Planning

Ltd Company vs Sole Trader: How Much Tax Could You Actually Save?

At £75,000 profit, the difference is approximately £7,600 a year. Here's the real maths at different income levels — and when it's not worth incorporating.

September 202610 min read →
Tax & Compliance

MTD for Income Tax 2026: What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Do Now

MTD ITSA is live for anyone earning over £50,000. If you're in scope and not set up yet, you're already behind. What it means and what you need to do.

September 20268 min read →
Property & Tax

Property SPV Accountant UK: Running a Buy-to-Let Ltd Company Properly

A property SPV isn't set-and-forget. Director's loan accounts, mortgage interest, capital vs repairs, dividend extraction — what running one properly actually involves.

September 20269 min read →
VAT & Tax

Amazon Seller VAT Guide UK 2025

VAT thresholds, EU OSS, Amazon VAT Services, MTD compliance, and the 5 most common mistakes we see Amazon sellers make. Includes Xero setup guide.

January 202512 min read →
Tax & Compliance

Making Tax Digital 2025: What Every UK Small Business Needs to Know

MTD for VAT is mandatory now. MTD for Income Tax arrives in 2026. Who it affects, what you need to do, and how to avoid the penalties.

January 20258 min read →
Ecommerce

How to Set Up Xero for Your Shopify Store UK: The Complete Guide

Why not to use the native Shopify-Xero integration, how to use Link My Books correctly, VAT configuration, and reconciliation step-by-step.

January 202510 min read →

Get your numbers sorted before your next VAT deadline.

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