Starting a business in the UK? This step‑by‑step guide covers everything—from choosing your structure and writing a business plan to funding, branding and registration.

Understand how HMRC’s disclosure rules work before responding to a nudge letter. Learn the difference between inaccuracy and failure to notify, and how expert advice can save tax, penalties, and stress.

Many profitable limited companies feel cash‑poor despite healthy accounts. Learn why profit doesn’t equal cash —and the practical steps to fix cash flow for go

Leaving your Self Assessment until January can cause last-minute stress, cash flow shocks, and missed tax planning opportunities. Learn how early preparation keeps you calm, compliant, and in control.

Discover how the UK’s Self Assessment system evolved, what it means for modern business owners, and how to stay compliant with HMRC while avoiding costly surprises.

Discover directors’ key legal duties in 2026, from Companies Act obligations to new ECCTA identity checks, plus practical steps to stay compliant and avoid personal liability.

Confused about IR35? Learn how HMRC decides your status, what “inside” vs “outside” means for your tax and pay, and how to stay compliant as a UK contractor.

If sales are growing but profit isn’t, you may have hidden profit leaks. Learn how to diagnose, fix, and prevent margin erosion with practical, actionable steps.

Discover how commercial property investments offer major tax advantages over residential lets in 2025/26 — from interest relief to SDLT savings and capital allowances.

Avoid payroll headaches in 2025 with this clear, practical guide to UK employee tax codes. Learn what they mean, how to apply them, and keep HMRC compliance simple.

Deloitte’s AI-assisted government report contained fabricated citations and factual errors—offering key lessons for firms on quality control, transparency, and responsible AI oversight in advisory work.

Discover 10 actionable ways to cut your Corporation Tax bill before year-end — from R&D credits and pension contributions to smart timing and expense strategies.

Discover how 2025’s National Living Wage and NIC increases impact your payroll — and learn smart, compliant ways to manage costs, boost efficiency, and protect cash flow with J‑Benn Finance’s expert guidance.

Discover how UK SMEs can thrive in 2025 despite rising costs, tax changes, and economic uncertainty with smart cash flow strategies and expert financial guidance.

Discover why 2025 is the year UK limited companies are moving to cloud accounting—and how it saves time, cuts tax, and simplifies HMRC compliance.

Discover how a quirky courtroom battle over Jaffa Cakes reshaped VAT law—and why product classification could make or break your business tax bill.

A clear guide to UK business rates 2025/26—what they are, how they’re calculated, who pays, and the reliefs small businesses can claim to save money.

Cash flow is the oxygen of your business. With late payments, rising costs, and economic uncertainty hitting UK small businesses in 2025, managing it has never been more vital. In this post, we share practical strategies — from faster invoicing to smarter forecasting — that will help you strengthen your finances and grow with confidence.

Facing a £41 billion funding gap, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to raise taxes in the 2025 Autumn Budget. From stealth thresholds to pension reforms and inheritance tax tweaks, we analyse the most likely targets — and what households and businesses can do now to prepare. Stay ahead with J-Benn Finance’s expert breakdown.

Marks & Spencer’s fruity Wimbledon-inspired sandwich isn’t just a trending lunch pick — it’s the latest starring role in the UK’s ongoing VAT soap opera. From poppadoms to Pringles, food tax precedents prove one thing: when it comes to HMRC, dessert is never just dessert. Here’s why this summer snack is at the centre of a tax tug-of-war.