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How to file your Self Assessment tax return online: 2026 guide
Who needs to file a Self Assessment, the key HMRC deadlines, how to file online step by step, and how Making Tax Digital changes it from April 2026. A plain-English guide for sole traders and landlords.
How to file your VAT return via HMRC Making Tax Digital
HMRC Making Tax Digital is now mandatory for most VAT-registered businesses in the UK. Here's everything you need to know — and how Finovo makes it two clicks.
The complete guide to SEPA payments for European SMBs
SEPA lets you pay suppliers across 36 European countries with a single bank transfer format. Here's how to set it up and automate batch payments in Finovo.
5 signs your business is ready to move beyond spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are a fine starting point — but at some point they start costing you more than they save. Here are the five warning signs that you've outgrown them.
French DGFiP tax filing: what every business owner needs to know
France has some of Europe's most complex tax reporting requirements. This guide explains TVA declarations, liasse fiscale and how Finovo handles it all automatically.
How to reconcile your bank account in minutes, not hours
Bank reconciliation is one of the most important — and most dreaded — tasks in bookkeeping. Here's how to do it properly and how AI makes it almost instant.
Finovo vs traditional accounting software: a side-by-side comparison
How does Finovo stack up against established tools like Sage, QuickBooks and Xero? We look at price, features, multi-country support and ease of use.
MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment: what sole traders and landlords need to know in 2026
HMRC's MTD ITSA is the biggest change to UK self-assessment in a generation. From April 2026, sole traders and landlords above £50,000 must submit quarterly updates via compatible software. Here's exactly what that means.
How to file your German VAT return (UStVA) via ELSTER
The Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung (UStVA) is Germany's advance VAT return — filed monthly or quarterly via ELSTER. Here's how it works, what you report, and how Finovo automates the submission.
Chorus Pro and France's mandatory e-invoicing reform: what every business needs to know
France is rolling out mandatory B2B e-invoicing in stages from 2026. Chorus Pro — already required for public sector invoices — is the gateway. Here's what changes, when, and what Factur-X means for your business.
Running a business across the UK, France and Germany: one accounting stack for three tax systems
Operating in the UK, France and Germany means three VAT systems, three payroll frameworks and two currencies. Most tools solve one country. Here's how a unified approach works — and what to watch for.
Finovo vs FreeAgent, QuickBooks, Lexoffice and Pennylane: which is right for your European business?
Most accounting tools are built for one country. If you operate across the UK, France and Germany, the choice narrows fast. Here's an honest comparison of the five main options.
UK payroll: PAYE, National Insurance and RTI explained
PAYE, National Insurance and Real Time Information — everything a small employer in the UK needs to know, and how Finovo automates each step.
GoBD compliance: what German businesses need to know
GoBD sets the rules for digital bookkeeping in Germany — what records to keep, for how long, and how tax authorities can access them. Here is a plain-language guide.
VAT registration thresholds in the UK, France and Germany
Miss your VAT registration deadline and you owe backdated VAT plus penalties. Here are the current thresholds across the UK, France and Germany — and what to do once you cross one.
How to manage business expenses without spreadsheets
Lost receipts, mis-categorised spend and a reconciliation sprint at month-end — here is how to fix your expense process so month-end becomes a verification, not a reconstruction.
Year-end accounting checklist for UK, French and German businesses
Year-end accounting is rarely the work itself — it is everything that should have been done throughout the year. This checklist covers the key tasks and deadlines for all three countries.
CIS deductions explained: complete guide for UK subcontractors 2026
The Construction Industry Scheme requires contractors to deduct tax from subcontractor payments before they are made. This guide explains the three deduction rates, how to register, when to file CIS300, and how to reclaim overpaid CIS tax at year-end.
Making Tax Digital for landlords: complete guide for 2027
MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment is mandatory for landlords from April 2027 if your rental income exceeds £30,000. Quarterly digital updates replace the annual Self Assessment return. Here is exactly what you need to do — and how to prepare now.
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