You only need a few guides to begin.

New limited company owner

Start with access and records, payroll, personal/company money and dividends. VAT and pensions are additional routes when relevant.

1. What does SBX need from me?
2. How do I pay myself or employees through payroll?
3. I paid personally or used the wrong card. What now?
4. How much dividend can I take and what paperwork do I need?

Sole trader or freelancer

Get the records and first personal tax bill clear first. Check the year before using any rates or deadlines.

1. What does SBX need from me?
2. How does tax work as a sole trader?
3. Why is my first personal tax bill larger than expected?
4. I have lost a receipt. What evidence is needed?

Landlord

Start with rental profit and your personal return. Use the joint-ownership guide only when relevant; holiday lets and overseas residence have their own routes.

1. How is my rental profit taxed?
2. Why is my first personal tax bill larger than expected?
3. Who declares the rent on jointly owned property?

Construction business

Keep CIS, VAT and worker status as three separate checks. Send the job and worker facts before choosing a treatment.

1. How does CIS work when paying or being paid?
2. Which VAT treatment applies to construction work?
3. Is this worker an employee or subcontractor?
4. I have lost a receipt. What evidence is needed?

Working or trading internationally

Choose by activity: travelling, overseas staff, services, physical goods, digital sales or rent. The guide is a starting point, not destination-country approval.

1. Can I work abroad while running my UK business?
2. How do I handle VAT on overseas clients and software?

Choose the right tax year.