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Since 1995 Brookson has been working on behalf of self-employed individuals operating through a limited company, as a sole trader or an umbrella employee. We have provided accountancy, tax, support services and advice to over 50,000 people built on a passion for meeting our customers needs.

As part of our continual commitment, the Knowledge Centre is an essential information resource for self-employed contractors and freelancers; all the facts and advice you need to help you manage a successful business, with over 100 pages of dedicated guidance, free downloadable guides and insightful videos in one place.

You can use the search function to find the answer to a specific query, choose one of our handy guides to download for reference, or browse by topic to keep up with the latest business advice.

Tax Planning

Many people think that tax planning involves complicated arrangements and structures which accountants or lawyers create to reduce the amount of tax that you pay, however this is not the case...

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Company Tax

There are several business related taxes and commitments that, as the director of your limited company, you need to be aware of. The main ones that you will come across as a contractor are...

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Personal Tax

It is important that as well as ensuring that your company remains tax compliant you consider your own Personal Tax position. We are able to advise you on all aspects of your Personal Tax affairs...

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Personal Tax

It is important to ensure that your business and Personal Tax affairs are in order, specifically to ensure that you are paying the right amount of tax and that you are acting compliantly...

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Tax Planning

Many people think that tax planning involves complicated arrangements or structure with accountants or lawyers to reduce the amount of tax you pay, however this is not the case...

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Expenses

As a sole trader, you can claim certain expenses which have been wholly and exclusively incurred in earning the profits of the business. Expenses should be paid directly from the business bank account...

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