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Sole Trader vs Limited Company: When Does Going Limited Actually Pay Off?

7 October 2026 by James Veal Leave a Comment

Calculator on a desk, used to compare sole trader and limited company tax

Many self-employed people in Scotland ask the same question: at what profit does it make sense to become a limited company? The old rule of thumb was around £30,000 to £40,000. However, since the 2026 … [Read more...] about Sole Trader vs Limited Company: When Does Going Limited Actually Pay Off?

Filed Under: Bookkeeping & Accountancy Tagged With: accountancy, corporation tax, limited company, National Insurance, Scotland, sole trader, tax planning, tax tips

Do I Need a Bookkeeper or Accountant as a Sole Trader?

25 May 2026 by James Veal

Bookkeeper and sole trader client reviewing financial documents together

When you first go self-employed, it’s tempting to handle everything yourself — including your finances. And for a while, that’s often perfectly fine. But as your business grows, or as the complexity … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Bookkeeper or Accountant as a Sole Trader?

Filed Under: Bookkeeping & Accountancy Tagged With: accountancy, bookkeeping, contractor, East Lothian, Edinburgh, freelancer, Scotland, self employed, small business, sole trader, tax tips

Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You?

25 May 2026 by James Veal

Business owner weighing up the decision between operating as a sole trader or forming a limited company

At some point, many self-employed people find themselves asking the same question: should I stay as a sole trader, or would I be better off forming a limited company? There’s no single right answer — … [Read more...] about Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You?

Filed Under: Bookkeeping & Accountancy Tagged With: accountancy, contractor, East Lothian, Edinburgh, freelancer, limited company, Scotland, self employed, small business, sole trader, tax tips

What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accountancy?

23 May 2026 by James Veal

If you run your own business, you've probably heard both terms used — sometimes interchangeably. But bookkeeping and accountancy are different things, and understanding the distinction can help you … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accountancy?

Filed Under: Bookkeeping & Accountancy Tagged With: accountancy, bookkeeping, contractor, East Lothian, Edinburgh, freelancer, Scotland, small business, sole trader, tax planning

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