
Access to finance
What do you want to learn?
- I want to know how to budget and manage the finances for my business
- I want to find out what funding is available for my business
- I want to understand more about business tax and other financial regulation
Getting the funding your business requires is a key part of getting started, but just as important to keep your business going (and growing) is understanding how to plan and manage the finances. This section contains information and guidance on a number of areas of business finance, including funding, budgeting and tax, to help you be better equipped to navigate the coming challenges as your business evolves.
Taking control of business finance
Learn about what you need to have in place to ensure you’re compliant with business financial regulations.
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A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year
Self Assessment customers can submit their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year between 6 April 2025, the first day of the new tax year, and the deadline on 31 January 2026.
Business Essentials: What is a Tax Deductible Expense?
As a business owner, it can be daunting when you are trying to work out what you can and can’t claim as tax deductible expense. Other business owners will give you their opinion but is that the right advice for you and your business? You can search online, but this can be confusing and often contradictory. So, what can you claim?
How digital tax will benefit your business
You will probably have heard about digital tax but what does it actually mean for you and how will it benefit your business?