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 Should you be a sole trader or limited company?
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By Michael
In Business
Posted July 20, 2016

Should you be a sole trader or limited company?

When you start a new business you will have to make a choice between setting up as a sole trader and setting up as a limited company. There is no ‘right’ decision, because circumstances vary from [...]

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By Michael
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Posted December 29, 2015

Tax requirements for self-employed

If you have just emerged into the business world and are looking to start your own business, you should go ahead and do it. There is nothing easier than becoming a self-employed professional. [...]

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