Resources for Digital Businesses
Practical guides, templates, and tools to help you manage your accounting, stay compliant, and grow your business.
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What you will find here
The Accountax resources library is written for UK e-commerce sellers, content creators and other digital businesses. It explains the tax and bookkeeping obligations that come with selling online, in plain English, so you know what to do and when.
Guides are grouped into five topics: Self-Assessment, VAT, Corporation Tax, Bookkeeping, Tax Planning. Each one covers the questions online businesses ask most, such as filing deadlines, allowable expenses, VAT registration and choosing between being a sole trader and a limited company.
You will also find free templates, including an invoice template, an expense tracker, a mileage log and a Self-Assessment tax calculator, plus short videos. If you would rather hand the work over, see our e-commerce accounting and content creator accounting services, or view pricing.
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View allWhen Is the Self-Assessment Deadline? Key Dates for 2024/25
All the important Self-Assessment deadlines you need to know, including paper and online filing dates.
What Expenses Can I Claim on Self-Assessment?
A complete guide to allowable expenses for self-employed individuals and freelancers.
Self-Assessment Late Filing Penalties Explained
Understanding the penalty structure and how to avoid or appeal HMRC fines.
When Do I Need to Register for VAT?
The VAT registration threshold and when you must register your business.
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Self-Assessment Late Filing Penalties Explained
Understanding the penalty structure and how to avoid or appeal HMRC fines.
When Do I Need to Register for VAT?
The VAT registration threshold and when you must register your business.
VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Is It Right for Your Business?
How the Flat Rate Scheme works and whether it could save you money.
Free Tools & Templates
Download spreadsheets, calculators, and templates to streamline your finances.
Freelance Invoice Template
Clean, professional invoice template for freelancers and consultants.
Business Expense Tracker
Track all your business expenses in one place with automatic totals.
Self-Assessment Tax Calculator
Estimate your Income Tax and National Insurance for the current tax year.
Business Mileage Log
HMRC-compliant mileage log for tracking business travel.
Latest How-To Guides
When Is the Self-Assessment Deadline? Key Dates for 2024/25
All the important Self-Assessment deadlines you need to know, including paper and online filing dates.
What Expenses Can I Claim on Self-Assessment?
A complete guide to allowable expenses for self-employed individuals and freelancers.
Self-Assessment Late Filing Penalties Explained
Understanding the penalty structure and how to avoid or appeal HMRC fines.
When Do I Need to Register for VAT?
The VAT registration threshold and when you must register your business.
VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Is It Right for Your Business?
How the Flat Rate Scheme works and whether it could save you money.
EU OSS for E-commerce Sellers: Complete Guide
How to use the One-Stop Shop for EU sales and simplify your VAT compliance.
Browse by Topic
Find everything you need to know about your key business obligations.
Self-Assessment
Everything you need to file your Self-Assessment tax return correctly and on time.
VAT
VAT registration, returns, and compliance for digital businesses selling online.
Corporation Tax
Corporation Tax for limited companies, including rates, allowances, and filings.
Bookkeeping
Practical bookkeeping guidance for e-commerce sellers and content creators.
Tax Planning
Strategies to legally minimise your tax bill and structure your business efficiently.