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🇬🇧 UK Tax Rules 2026/26

Calculators & Checkers

Built specifically for UK tax rules and regulations — updated for 2026/26.

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Sole Trader vs Limited Company Tax Calculator

Enter your expected annual profit and instantly see your take-home pay under both structures for the 2026/26 tax year. Includes NI, Income Tax, and Corporation Tax.

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Startup Cost Estimator

Select your industry and answer a few questions to get a realistic estimate of your first-year startup costs and monthly cash flow requirements.

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Business Name Availability Checker

Check if your proposed company name is available with Companies House before you start the registration process. Saves time and avoids rejected applications.

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Director Salary & Dividend Calculator

Calculate the most tax-efficient way to pay yourself as a company director in 2026/26, including the optimal salary/dividend split to minimise your tax bill.

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VAT Calculator

Add or remove VAT from any amount instantly. Supports all UK VAT rates (20%, 5%, 0%) and shows a clear breakdown of the net amount, VAT, and gross total.

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Business Tax Deadline Calendar

Never miss a tax deadline again. Enter your company's year-end date and get a personalised calendar of every HMRC and Companies House deadline.

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Profit & Loss Calculator

Calculate gross profit, net profit, and profit margin. Enter your revenue and expenses to get an instant P&L breakdown with percentage margins.

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Home Office Expenses Calculator

Calculate how much you can claim for working from home, using either the HMRC simplified flat rate or the actual cost method — whichever gives you the bigger deduction.

Business Document Templates

Professional, legally-reviewed templates for UK businesses. Free to download.

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Invoice Template

A professional UK invoice template with all legally required fields. Includes VAT number field, payment terms, and bank details section.

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Business Plan Template

A structured business plan template with guidance notes for each section. Suitable for bank funding applications and investor presentations.

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Employment Contract Template

A legally compliant employment contract for UK employers, covering all statutory requirements including working hours, holiday entitlement, and notice periods.

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Freelancer Contract Template

Protect your business when working with freelancers or contractors. Covers scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property, and confidentiality.

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NDA Template

A mutual non-disclosure agreement template for protecting confidential business information. Suitable for supplier negotiations, partnerships, and investor discussions.

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