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Profitable Ways To Offer Free Shipping
Should a customer or seller pay for shipping? Turns out, it is possible to offer free shipping and have a profit margin at the same time.
10 Best Website Builders for E-commerce Businesses
An e-commerce online store should be pleasing to the eyes, easy to navigate, with a simple checkout process. While these are the most basic features of an online store, website builders nowadays offer so much more to online entrepreneurs.
Top Online Payment Gateway for E-commerce Sellers
Other than branding and marketing, these technologically savvy consumers are well acquainted with the Internet and convenient payment gateways and demand nothing less than a seamless e-commerce transaction.
E-commerce Photography: 8 Tips You Need to Know
Want to kickstart your start-up or bolster an existing online business? These 8 e-commerce photography tips could have a direct impact for small businesses owners in the UK, take a look.
The Future of E-commerce - Key Trends & Findings in 2021 & Beyond
Find out how businesses in the UK can better understand projections for e-commerce, why emerging markets are so important, and how to outsource administrative tasks to grow faster.
The Best Way To Find and Sell Niche Products Online
Launching an online business is not an easy achievement, with increasingly more entrepreneurs entering the online market space. Competition is fierce, product ideas are saturated, and consumers are getting more well-versed in sieving out the best prices for online products.
Tips To Sell Well on Amazon by 4 Successful Amazon Sellers
When it comes to selling your products on Amazon, there’s clearly a lot of money to be made. But prospective sellers face stiff competition. There are over 9.7 million Amazon market sellers worldwide. So, how can you stand out amongst the crowd—and most importantly, how can you be successful?
7 Questions on Accounting, Taxes & Brexit Answered
Osome’s own Senior Accountant, Taimur Ghafoor answers FAQs by e-commerce business owners from all around the world ranging from when the best time to get an accountant is, to what expenses are allowable for e-commerce owners.
How Online Sellers Can Get Ready for EU VAT Changes in July 2021
The EU is set to introduce a new eCommerce VAT package that will come into effect on the 1st of July 2021. Understanding your VAT requirements is already a tough task, especially if you specialise in cross-border eCommerce. Unfortunately, however, it’s about to become even more complex.
Do I Need Business Insurance for My E-Commerce Store? – What You Need To Know
As a business entrepreneur, you might be wondering if you need insurance or how much coverage you need. We will address the issues of why getting insurance is important, and the different types of insurance coverage you might want to consider for your business.
Fulfillment and Storage: What Impact Do They Have on Your Online Business?
So, you have reached a turning point in your company’s growth and feel like you need to focus more on order processing and fulfillment. That’s great because that will allow you to grow your sales.
Currency Risk: What E-commerce Sellers Should Know
If you trade in a stronger currency, you will have to pay more for fewer items, which can squeeze your profit margins and make competing with other businesses difficult for you. It can also affect your ability to make profitable investment opportunities.
What Are Double Tax Treaties in the UK?
If you are a tax resident of the UK and have a business established in the UK or overseas, your income might not be double taxed in the UK as a result of the double tax treaties in place. What exactly are Double Tax Treaties?
7 Questions on Accounting, Taxes & Brexit Answered
Osome’s own Senior Accountant, Taimur Ghafoor answers FAQs by e-commerce business owners from all around the world ranging from when the best time to get an accountant is, to what expenses are allowable for e-commerce owners.
How Online Sellers Can Get Ready for EU VAT Changes in July 2021
The EU is set to introduce a new eCommerce VAT package that will come into effect on the 1st of July 2021. Understanding your VAT requirements is already a tough task, especially if you specialise in cross-border eCommerce. Unfortunately, however, it’s about to become even more complex.
8 Steps for Online Sellers To Prepare for Tax Season
What exactly do you need to prepare during the tax season? This article will share 8 steps on how to prepare taxes for online business.
A Guide to Business Income Tax in the UK
Being the boss of your own company means you get the flexibility to decide your own schedule, but when it comes to tax season, things might get a little confusing. No worries though, we're here to guide you through the process so you can stay compliant with the law.
7 Tax Rules UK Freelancers Should Be Aware of in 2021
When you work for a company, they handle all taxes under the PAYE scheme. As a freelancer, however, this burden falls back on you — so it’s crucial you understand what your tax obligations are.
The Pros and Cons of Registering my E-commerce Company for VAT
While most business owners have the misconception that VAT registration is tedious and an additional bill to look after, VAT can also be advantageous to your business.
Post-Brexit VAT Rules UK Businesses Need to Take Note of
If you consider your company an SMB, you may be asking, “Will there be VAT after Brexit?”. This article will touch on the major regulatory changes for VAT which all UK and EU businesses need to be aware of after Brexit in 2021 onwards.
Should I Pay Corporation Tax with My Personal Credit Card or Company Card?
When it comes to actually submitting your payment, you might be wondering whether it’s best to use your personal credit card or your company card. Does it even matter? And if so, why?
Understanding Value Added Tax (VAT) for UK Amazon Sellers
Once you’ve crossed an annual turnover of £85,000 within the last 12 months, you must register for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), but what’s next? Find out how much to charge and how to reclaim VAT.
Form P50: Get Your Money Back Before the End of the Tax Year
If you overpay your taxes and you don’t get any taxable income for 4 weeks, you can contact HMRC and claim your refund straight away. That is what P50 is for. We look into the process and give tips on how to make things happen.
All Filing Requirements & Deadlines for a Small Business in the UK
As a limited company director, you have to keep 2 government agencies informed about your business: HMRC and Companies House. There are various forms and payments to take care of, and different filing timelines do not make it any easier. Let us glue all the pieces into a single picture, shall we?
How Your Company Can Streamline Its Payroll Process
For a business to run smoothly, the payroll process must be streamlined and error-free. It is easy to streamline and optimize your payroll and other back-office processes within your SMB. Did you know that this can improve your cash flow?
Does My Company Need A Data Protection Officer?
Data is widely used in today’s world. We are talking about personal data. Individuals routinely provide their personal data to companies during their transactions. On the other hand, companies collect, use and process these data to achieve their businesses’ objectives.
What’s the Cost of Living for a Foreign Business Owner in the UK?
The UK is an attractive place to settle given its fairly high standards of living, state healthcare system, and reasonably strong economy. However, if you’re a foreign business owner considering moving to the UK then there’s another major factor that you must first consider: the cost of living.
A Guide to Changing Company Name and Information
Change is part and parcel of business—so you need to know how to change your company name and information in order to stay fully compliant with HMRC and Companies House going forward.
7 Tips To Grow Your Business in Uncertain Times
In this webinar, we discussed how businesses can scale and grow this century by raising capital, setting up accounting, and utilizing legal services.
What You Need To Know About Changes To Prompt Payment Code
Large businesses often get into the habit of paying their suppliers late. But why? Well, put simply, because they can. Late payments are so addictive that they have even been described as “the crack cocaine for larger companies”.
A Guide to Dividend Payments for Small Businesses in the UK
Your main goal of opening a company in the UK should be to make profits, and depending on your corporate goals you may choose different ways to extract your financial earnings. One way is to distribute your profits to shareholders, also referred to as paying out dividends.
What Every Online Seller Needs To Know About Customer Lifetime Value
When you start with customer lifetime value, you will see that it's very simple and affordable to sell your products to an existing client than to acquire a new one.
Bans for Small Business Owners Who Fail To Repay Covid Debt
Owners of small businesses who dissolve their businesses to avoid Covid debt could lose their right to serve as directors for up to 15 years.
Make, Manufacture, Wholesale or Dropship: 4 Business Models for E-commerce Businesses to Choose From
As an online business owner, you will have to face many choices. Apart from the products you intend to sell, you will also have to make your biggest business decision when it comes to the ideal business model to pursue.
11 Reasons Why You Should Let Osome Take Over Your Accounting
To get the best chance at success, entrepreneurs have to make sure they have the right partners around them when starting their own business. Here’s why we are the right partner for your accounting tasks.
Avoiding the Bottleneck: How To Crack Down on Late Payments
Considering the risks posed by late payments, it’s wise that all small businesses take steps to avoid the issue arising in the first place, and to address the impact if it does.
What Are Double Tax Treaties in the UK?
If you are a tax resident of the UK and have a business established in the UK or overseas, your income might not be double taxed in the UK as a result of the double tax treaties in place. What exactly are Double Tax Treaties?
Top Online Payment Gateway for E-commerce Sellers
Other than branding and marketing, these technologically savvy consumers are well acquainted with the Internet and convenient payment gateways and demand nothing less than a seamless e-commerce transaction.
E-commerce Photography: 8 Tips You Need to Know
Want to kickstart your start-up or bolster an existing online business? These 8 e-commerce photography tips could have a direct impact for small businesses owners in the UK, take a look.
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The Future of E-commerce - Key Trends & Findings in 2021 & Beyond
Find out how businesses in the UK can better understand projections for e-commerce, why emerging markets are so important, and how to outsource administrative tasks to grow faster.
The Best Way To Find and Sell Niche Products Online
Launching an online business is not an easy achievement, with increasingly more entrepreneurs entering the online market space. Competition is fierce, product ideas are saturated, and consumers are getting more well-versed in sieving out the best prices for online products.
Does My Company Need A Data Protection Officer?
Data is widely used in today’s world. We are talking about personal data. Individuals routinely provide their personal data to companies during their transactions. On the other hand, companies collect, use and process these data to achieve their businesses’ objectives.
Tips To Sell Well on Amazon by 4 Successful Amazon Sellers
When it comes to selling your products on Amazon, there’s clearly a lot of money to be made. But prospective sellers face stiff competition. There are over 9.7 million Amazon market sellers worldwide. So, how can you stand out amongst the crowd—and most importantly, how can you be successful?
What’s the Cost of Living for a Foreign Business Owner in the UK?
The UK is an attractive place to settle given its fairly high standards of living, state healthcare system, and reasonably strong economy. However, if you’re a foreign business owner considering moving to the UK then there’s another major factor that you must first consider: the cost of living.
A Guide to Changing Company Name and Information
Change is part and parcel of business—so you need to know how to change your company name and information in order to stay fully compliant with HMRC and Companies House going forward.
7 Questions on Accounting, Taxes & Brexit Answered
Osome’s own Senior Accountant, Taimur Ghafoor answers FAQs by e-commerce business owners from all around the world ranging from when the best time to get an accountant is, to what expenses are allowable for e-commerce owners.
How Online Sellers Can Get Ready for EU VAT Changes in July 2021
The EU is set to introduce a new eCommerce VAT package that will come into effect on the 1st of July 2021. Understanding your VAT requirements is already a tough task, especially if you specialise in cross-border eCommerce. Unfortunately, however, it’s about to become even more complex.
7 Tips To Grow Your Business in Uncertain Times
In this webinar, we discussed how businesses can scale and grow this century by raising capital, setting up accounting, and utilizing legal services.
What You Need To Know About Changes To Prompt Payment Code
Large businesses often get into the habit of paying their suppliers late. But why? Well, put simply, because they can. Late payments are so addictive that they have even been described as “the crack cocaine for larger companies”.
Osome Raises $16M in Series A Funding To Expand Globally
Osome has raised $16M in a Series A funding from a group of investors including Target Global, AltaIR Capital, Phystech Ventures, S16VC, Ace & Company and Peng T. Ong, who joined as an angel investor.
What to Do If You Want To Change Your Financial Year End Date
Most business owners choose their financial year-end date based on the tax year, which runs from 6 April to 5 April of the following year. There is no hard rule that you have to use a stipulated year-end date. You have the power to choose any other date for your business year-end.
A Guide to Dividend Payments for Small Businesses in the UK
Your main goal of opening a company in the UK should be to make profits, and depending on your corporate goals you may choose different ways to extract your financial earnings. One way is to distribute your profits to shareholders, also referred to as paying out dividends.
Do I Need Business Insurance for My E-Commerce Store? – What You Need To Know
As a business entrepreneur, you might be wondering if you need insurance or how much coverage you need. We will address the issues of why getting insurance is important, and the different types of insurance coverage you might want to consider for your business.
A Guide to Setting Up a Holding Company in the UK
A holding company follows the same incorporation process as a normal company, although it provides different purposes for business owners. Understand what a holding company is and the tax advantages of one.
Osome Is Now Partner of the Year at Xero Asia Awards
A confirmation of Osome’s commitment at innovation and customer service, this is simply a great way to end 2020. Find out more on how and why we won.
Fulfillment and Storage: What Impact Do They Have on Your Online Business?
So, you have reached a turning point in your company’s growth and feel like you need to focus more on order processing and fulfillment. That’s great because that will allow you to grow your sales.
Currency Risk: What E-commerce Sellers Should Know
If you trade in a stronger currency, you will have to pay more for fewer items, which can squeeze your profit margins and make competing with other businesses difficult for you. It can also affect your ability to make profitable investment opportunities.
How the Amazon Supply Chain Works
To make sure Amazon runs at full capacity, there are so many different functional areas needed to work together. That's why the Amazon supply chain is so important to the success and operation of this corporation.
Choosing a Store Name for Your E-commerce Business
Choosing a good brand name once you have registered your company is important for an e-commerce business store because it will grow to be the brand that users identify with.
A Guide to Choosing the Right Domain Name for Your E-Commerce Website
A domain name is an identity and at the same time, the address for customers to get to e-commerce businesses’ stores online. Thus, choosing the perfect domain name is important for your e-commerce business.
Top 20 Free Shopify Apps for Your E-commerce Business
If you’re looking to jumpstart your e-commerce business by improving your online store’s functionality, you’ll need to take advantage of free apps on the Shopify App Store.
8 Steps for Online Sellers To Prepare for Tax Season
What exactly do you need to prepare during the tax season? This article will share 8 steps on how to prepare taxes for online business.
The Complete Guide to Setting Up A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Company
Using a special purpose vehicle structure to set up a company has been gaining popularity over the years, especially with property investors. However, beyond dabbling in property investments, there are also reasons why you may want to consider including setting up an SPV in your business planning.
A New Business Owner’s Guide to the First Company Audit
Audits are important to stay compliant with the law, so you can focus your energy on your core business. Read on to determine whether you need a company audit, and how you can go about doing so.
What Every Online Seller Needs To Know About Customer Lifetime Value
When you start with customer lifetime value, you will see that it's very simple and affordable to sell your products to an existing client than to acquire a new one.
Bans for Small Business Owners Who Fail To Repay Covid Debt
Owners of small businesses who dissolve their businesses to avoid Covid debt could lose their right to serve as directors for up to 15 years.
Make, Manufacture, Wholesale or Dropship: 4 Business Models for E-commerce Businesses to Choose From
As an online business owner, you will have to face many choices. Apart from the products you intend to sell, you will also have to make your biggest business decision when it comes to the ideal business model to pursue.
10 Steps To Prepare For Fundraising From a Venture Capitalist
The most difficult part of starting your own business can be raising capital. For practical tips, we asked Jason Edwards of VentureCap Insight. He’s seen many startups ask for money from his experience as a venture capitalist.
11 Reasons Why You Should Let Osome Take Over Your Accounting
To get the best chance at success, entrepreneurs have to make sure they have the right partners around them when starting their own business. Here’s why we are the right partner for your accounting tasks.
Best UK Business Bank Accounts for New E-commerce Sellers
E-commerce has advanced so rapidly that not all banks can keep pace. Choosing the right bank will help you succeed in your business and grow.
Osome Raises Fresh Funds of US$3m From XA Network and AltaIR Capital
The funds will help Osome serve its clients in accounting and corporate services through automation by building capabilities in engineering and product development.
How a Multi-Channel E-commerce Seller Saves 25h/month Working With the Right Accountant
The multi-hyphenate revealed to us how he started his YouTube channel two years ago with one sole purpose, to document his progress as an entrepreneur and investor in the world of business and to help as many people as he can by sharing his knowledge and learning along the way.
Creating an Invoice - A Guide
An invoice contains all the necessary information you’ll need when you start doing accounting. Here's how to make an invoice.
A Basic Guide to Reading Balance Sheets
When it comes to managing your business, one of the most crucial financial statements is the balance sheet. We cannot emphasise how important it is to learn how to read a balance sheet to ensure your company's financial health.
10 E-commerce Tips From Industry Experts: Webinar by Osome, HelloTax, Incorporate Estonia and Huboo Technologies
Looking back at 2020, a group of industry practitioners discussed what e-commerce will look like in 2021 and what tips retailers could use to grow their businesses.
A Guide to Business Income Tax in the UK
Being the boss of your own company means you get the flexibility to decide your own schedule, but when it comes to tax season, things might get a little confusing. No worries though, we're here to guide you through the process so you can stay compliant with the law.
5 Benefits of Using a Digital Business Account You Should Know About
A digital world is changing the way we bank. You might have heard about digital banks while thinking of setting up your business in the UK.
Avoiding the Bottleneck: How To Crack Down on Late Payments
Considering the risks posed by late payments, it’s wise that all small businesses take steps to avoid the issue arising in the first place, and to address the impact if it does.
How SMEs Are Coping With The Economic Fallout Of COVID-19
With the UK being one of the hardest-hit nations, British SMBs have felt the full brunt of this COVID-19-related economic fallout. Let’s explore how they’ve coped throughout this period.
A Guide to Financing for UK Businesses Importing and Exporting Globally
Times are tough for UK businesses that trade internationally, whether it’s contending with the new Brexit regulations or dealing with the knock-on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But don’t worry, there’s help out there—provided you know where to look.
New Tax Year 2021: What Small Businesses Need To Know
The recent budget will be much appreciated by thousands of businesses across the country, with reductions in VAT for the hospitality sectors, and the introduction of the ‘super deduction’ tax break, among others.
7 Tax Rules UK Freelancers Should Be Aware of in 2021
When you work for a company, they handle all taxes under the PAYE scheme. As a freelancer, however, this burden falls back on you — so it’s crucial you understand what your tax obligations are.
The Best Way to Set Up a Business in Singapore from the UK
Singapore taxes are low, company formation for foreigners is easy, and a foreigner can own 100% of a Singapore business. If you decide to move, the quality of life is high.
Seller Spotlight on Merch Master: How a Clothing Merchandise Agency Does Accounting
This is a part of a series on Osome Seller Spotlight where we get to know the people behind the businesses we serve.
4 Ways To Find the Best Co-Founders for Your Business
Sometimes you need someone to either help you improve and execute your great idea or to help you raise the capital you need before setting up a company. That is where the need for a cofounder arises. Here are 4 tips to find the right one.
A Guide To Bookkeeping For When You've Never Done It
The process of bookkeeping refers to recording, classifying, and organizing any financial transactions within your organization. We go through the basics for new business owners.
What Small Medium Businesses Should Know About UK Budget 2021
What does the budget mean for UK SMBs? And what can they do with it? Let's explore.
Growing Your Online Store: 5 Basic Accounting Tips
Accurate accounting can help your online store make profits. Here are 5 accounting basics to level up your finances and grow your online store.
Filing Annual Returns in the UK: A Quick Guide
Whenever you register your company in the UK, you are required to submit your company's Annual Return to Companies House annually.
What Is an Annual General Meeting and Does My Company Need To Hold One?
Get a sense of whether your company needs to have a General Meeting (AGM) before presenting its financial statements to its investors (members).
The Pros and Cons of Registering my E-commerce Company for VAT
While most business owners have the misconception that VAT registration is tedious and an additional bill to look after, VAT can also be advantageous to your business.
Starting an E-commerce Business From Home
What good will going online do for me? In this article, we discuss how choosing to go online can work out to your advantage in the long run.
T-shirt Business: How To Start One the Fuss-Free Way
People shop online more often than from traditional stores. Here’s a guide on how to get started with t-shirt selling.
What Businesses Need To Know About Data Regulation Post-Brexit
The UK's general data protocol remains largely in line with the guidelines in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), although there are new standards to be aware of.
Optimising Cash Flow Over Profits for E-commerce Entrepreneurs
As an e-commerce business owner, you might constantly worry about bringing in profit and overlook the importance of cash flow. Understand the difference between profit and cash flow.
Brexit: What are the Current Customs Processes To Take Note of?
The UK will become a separate customs territory by 1st January 2021, so customs procedures as you know them will undergo changes.
A Checklist of What Employers Should Do After Brexit
Your company may have employees with citizenships outside the UK who work for you. How would Brexit impact you as an employer and what can you do to prepare your staff?
Brexit: Tariffs Depending on Where Your Goods Originate
Post-Brexit, UK SMBs need to know about the Rule of Origins to find out if they have to pay tariffs. This matter is perhaps more complex than it might initially appear—so let’s delve into it in more detail.
Is Accounting for E-commerce Companies Different?
You must understand three aspects of e-commerce accounting in order to fully understand your cash flow and profitability.
A New Entrepreneur's Guide To Become an Amazon Seller
Want to become an Amazon seller in the UK but not sure where to start? This handy guide unpacks some key steps to get you set up and selling in no time.
Statistics on E-commerce in the United Kingdom in 2021
E-commerce now accounts for more than one quarter of all retail sales in the UK. This number is expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, and would reach nearly one-third of all retail sales by 2024.
Best Platforms for E-commerce Entrepreneurs To Sell
As an e-commerce entrepreneur, to get into the UK e-commerce market, you would need to get on the best e-commerce platforms which will help you grow your retail business and help more customers find you online.
Post-Brexit VAT Rules for UK and EU E-Commerce Businesses on Amazon and Online Marketplaces
From the 1st January 2021, all E-commerce sellers and marketplaces have to abide by new VAT rules when exporting goods based in the EU into the UK. The VAT rules depend on many conditions. Let’s unpack them.
Post-Brexit VAT Rules UK Businesses Need to Take Note of
If you consider your company an SMB, you may be asking, “Will there be VAT after Brexit?”. This article will touch on the major regulatory changes for VAT which all UK and EU businesses need to be aware of after Brexit in 2021 onwards.
The Only List You Need to Plan E-commerce Sales in 2021
If you’re the owner of an e-commerce store, it’s important to know the holiday dates throughout 2021. An e-commerce calendar is crucial for keeping up-to-date with seasonal sales, official holidays and celebrations.
Keeping Invoices Organised for Your Small Business
Paperwork is the least popular business activity to do because frankly balancing receivables and payables takes up a lot of time and can cause a severe headache. So how can we organise invoices and receipts more efficiently?
Should I Pay Corporation Tax with My Personal Credit Card or Company Card?
When it comes to actually submitting your payment, you might be wondering whether it’s best to use your personal credit card or your company card. Does it even matter? And if so, why?
Best Accounting Tools for E-Commerce Businesses
For small e-commerce businesses with little time or expertise, not making the right choice would be costly and time-consuming. To help you with your selection, we’ve taken a look at the best accounting tools in the market.
A Guide to How Small Companies in UK Can Survive Lockdown 3.0
Entering into the 3rd lockdown, times are tough. If businesses are to survive, they need to make use of the special government lockdown grants available to them. We take you through 4 useful ones.
Understanding Value Added Tax (VAT) for UK Amazon Sellers
Once you’ve crossed an annual turnover of £85,000 within the last 12 months, you must register for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), but what’s next? Find out how much to charge and how to reclaim VAT.
Documents to Prepare Before Registering Your Company
A guide of the most common legal documents you’ll need to prepare to get your startup registered and running as a working business.
7 Tips for Improving the Accuracy of Your Accounting for Small Businesses in the UK
If you want to achieve better accuracy in terms of your accounting, heed these advice reviewed suggested and reviewed by our expert in-house accountants.
Setting Up An Offshore Company in the UK
Wondering about the characteristics of a UK Offshore Company? Or what are the best company structures for one? We cover this and what its liability to income tax and capital gains tax are.
A Guide to Covid-19 Relief for UK Businesses
The announcements and updates might be overwhelming to keep up with. Start here.
Just for Startups: Grants, Incentives & Tax Reliefs
Startups are at the heart of the UK economy, so know that you’ll never walk alone with the government supporting you through grants, and tax incentives.
What You Should Know About Changing Your Company’s Registered Office Address
If you’ve ever wondered what the administrative things you need to do when you move offices, read on.
Getting Ready for Post-Brexit Product Liability Rules from Jan 2021
Wondering how to protect your business from product liability claims after Brexit? Find out what Chris Salmon of Quittance Legal Services has to say.
What to Do if you Need a Nominee Director for Your Company
Find out what you need to know if you need a nominee director, along with their roles, and what could go wrong in the process to avoid mistakes.
Corporate Secretary: What Are Their Roles and Do You Need One?
After incorporating your company, you could benefit from having a corporate secretary around. Find out if you really need one.
How to Decide Which Company Structure to Choose
A useful guide to help you compare the pros and cons of a Sole Trader, Partnership, LLP, and Ltd.
5 Things to Consider When Setting up an E-Commerce Business in UK
While starting an online venture can potentially be a rewarding business option, it involves more than just setting up a website and getting started on sales. Here are things to consider from the administrative side of setting up your business.
Osome Becomes Xero Platinum Partner in Just 3 Months
Xero, the global small business platform, awarded Osome with a platinum partner status. This is the highest level of recognition that Xero offers to their counterparts, with only 3 other companies in Singapore holding the title.
Everything You Wanted to Know About EBITDA Explained by an Investor
How to calculate EBITDA and, most importantly, why? A practicing financial analyst and investor Dan Satkunas explains how to assess business decisions based on EBITDA margin—and makes it all look quite interesting.
Director’s Duties, Responsibilities and Liability Under English Law
Being a director, although prestigious, entails a lot of rules to play by, and mistakes can result in serious penalties. This article written by a practicing lawyer will help you understand the rules and decide if you want to take the director’s chair.
How Accounting Is Different from Bookkeeping?
In short, bookkeepers record transactions of your company, then accountants summarise, interpret and report them. We explain who needs both specialists and why a bookkeeper can't substitute an accountant.
Osome Is Proud To Serve 2000 Clients
It took us 15 months to grow the first 1,000 clients. Now, only six months later, another 1,000 business owners joined us. Thank you for trusting Osome!
We Have Become Xero’s Gold Partner
Osome has received the gold partner status from Xero, a cloud-based accounting software platform. With only 30 Singapore companies holding this title, Xero recognizes Osome expertise in bookkeeping, accounting, and taxation.
A $3m Funding Round To Expand Osome in the UK and Hong Kong
Osome announced a $3 million financing led by Target Global. The new investment will help expand its technology platform to the UK and Hong Kong, and already started testing these markets.
How Saying “No” Can Become Your Superpower in Every Negotiation
Compromise ruins negotiations. The win-win approach ruins negotiations. What doesn’t? Saying “no” whenever it needs to be said. This is the essence of Jim Camp’s theory. The 4 rules he put forward will help you feel confident and seize opportunities inside and outside the conference room
How to Regulate Your Relationship with a Business Partner under English Law
Whoever is becoming your partner, an old friend, your wife, or an investor, you'd better agree on how your partnership will work before you start doing business. We explain what to pay attention to and how legal documents can help.
Tools to Keep Track of Your Startup Finances: P&L and Cash Flow
Running out of cash is a Number 2 reason for startup failures. So how to avoid cash disappearing into the void? Even if you are bad with numbers and find mathematics exhausting, you can use two simple tools to organise your finances: P&L and Cash Flow statements.
How Can a Foreigner Open a Business Bank Account in the UK?
Can a foreigner open a business bank account in the UK? Yes! Nothing stops UK banks from opening business accounts for non-residents. We look at your options if you don’t want to buy or rent property and compare the bank tariffs for you.
Form P50: Get Your Money Back Before the End of the Tax Year
If you overpay your taxes and you don’t get any taxable income for 4 weeks, you can contact HMRC and claim your refund straight away. That is what P50 is for. We look into the process and give tips on how to make things happen.
What is Business Mileage and Who Can Claim It?
If your employees drive back and forth for business purposes, it’s a business-related expense. Thus, employees can claim petrol money back, and the firm can deduct these reimbursements from its taxable income. In the article below, we break down the latter — the so-called business mileage claim.
All Filing Requirements & Deadlines for a Small Business in the UK
As a limited company director, you have to keep 2 government agencies informed about your business: HMRC and Companies House. There are various forms and payments to take care of, and different filing timelines do not make it any easier. Let us glue all the pieces into a single picture, shall we?
Selling Your Business? Entrepreneurs’ Relief Helps to Pay Less Tax
Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) allows you to pay less tax when you sell your company. ER is great for those unhappy with where their startup is going but unwilling to give up on their entrepreneurial career. ER can save some money and also bring enough funds to start a new business from scratch.
How to Legitimately Reduce Your Corporation Tax
You can take advantage of the legitimate ways to reduce your corporation tax, such as claiming expenses, paying yourself a salary, and spending profits. We explain each step with examples and show how you could reduce the tax you owe more than by half.
VAT Returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD) in the UK
VAT returns in the UK have been moved online — from 2019, Making Tax Digital system is in force for it. We explain how to deal with it and what the deadlines are.
Oops, I’ve Overpaid an Employee
On a settlement day you understand that you paid too much to one of your employees last month. Or the employee comes to you and awkwardly says that they have been receiving way more money than the employment contract requires. How to solve any overpayment? Here are the answers.
Confirmation Statement: Everything You Need to Know
The confirmation statement is a document that must be filed by every limited company and limited liability partnership (LLP) at least once a year. If you don’t follow deadlines when filing the confirmation statement, your company might be closed, so let’s have a closer look at the requirements.
Capital Gains Tax for Individuals in the UK
Capital Gains Tax is imposed when an asset that increased in value is sold. Let us look at cases when you do and do pay this tax, the rates and how they apply to you.
Taxes for UK Business Owners: 2019/20 Tax Rates, Thresholds & Allowances
Small business owners face double responsibility when paying taxes: they account both for themselves and for their companies. It is tiresome to keep up with the shifting tax rates, tax bands and allowances, so here is a guide for a private limited company owner to survive the 2019/2020 tax year.
What is a UK Company Registration Number?
CRN is an important and unique way to identify your company as a legal entity. Also known as a business registration number, UK company number or a registered company number, you’ll find that the most common abbreviation used is “CRN”.
P11D Form: All You Need to Know If You End up Googling It
The P11D form is a part of the UK payroll system that covers the benefits an employee gets. How and when to fill in the form, what the deadlines are and how to avoid any fines — Osome is here to guide you through all of it.
PAYE & Tax Reference Numbers: Don’t Let These Codes Confuse You
Your company has several numbers and codes that go on official documents. Different HMRC departments issue them to identify your company. Let’s figure out which one means what.
P60 Form: What Is It and How to Deal with It?
The P60 form is a part of the UK payroll system that features tax payments and National Insurance contributions of a certain employee. We look deeper into the nature of the document.
How to Use Companies House Services, aka Companies House Beta
Companies House is an online service to check all data about businesses registered in the UK. So, let’s find out how many companies Richard Branson directs and what is the P&L of Tiffany & Co.
What Investors Want to Hear at Your Pitch
Talking someone into giving you money is hard, especially if we are talking millions. Osome Blog asked 3 founders who succeeded, 1 startup scout and 1 product lead to share their experience. Here’s what they told us.
Osome Attracts $2 m Investment To Develop And Expand
The funding will support new product development and reaching new markets, including Hong Kong and Australia
1,000 Osome Clients: The Osome Community is Growing
Today we celebrate our first 1,000 clients. Thank you for choosing us to be your guide in Singapore Business Administration.
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