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Tax & Compliance

MTD for Income Tax 2026: what self-employed people and landlords need to do now

1 March 2026 · 6 min read

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax becomes mandatory from April 2026 for self-employed individuals and landlords earning over £50,000. Here is exactly what it means, who it affects, and what you need to do.

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UK–Spain
10 February 2026 · 7 min read

UK tax if you're Spanish and self-employed in the UK: a plain-English guide

If you are Spanish and working for yourself in the UK, you have UK tax obligations — and possibly Spanish ones too. This guide explains what you need to declare, where, and how to avoid paying tax twice.

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Tax Planning
15 January 2026 · 8 min read

Limited company or sole trader in 2025/26: which is more tax-efficient for you?

With Corporation Tax at 25% and dividend allowances reduced, the maths has shifted. A clear comparison of limited company versus sole trader tax efficiency for UK contractors and freelancers.

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