Jerelyn Aglibao

Have you forgotten your National Insurance number? Or are you planning to get one but unsure about the process? Below is a simple and friendly guide explaining everything -- how to find your National Insurance number, how to apply if you don’t have one yet, and who needs one. What is National Insurance Number? Your National Insurance number are unique numbers for personal reference used in the UK to: make sure your tax and National Insurance contributions are recorded against your name; help...

"How much do I pay for National Insurance (NI)?"- one of the most common tax questions we get asked at DUO Accountants. In this blog, we'll explain NI in simple language for business owners, sole traders or anyone curious about it. What is National Insurance (NI)? National Insurance (NI) is a contribution that almost all working people in the UK pay. The amount depends on whether you're employed, self-employed or both, how much you earn, and to which class of NI you pay. You usually start...

A lot of people assume that if you’re a director, you automatically own the company. In reality, being a director  and being a shareholder (owner)  are two different things—though one person can be both. Director vs. Shareholder: What’s the Difference? A director: Manages the day-to-day running of the company Makes strategic and operational decisions Has legal duties under the Companies Act 2006 Is responsible for filings, records, and compliance A shareholder (owner): Owns part of the...