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Practical Guides on UK Tax, Bookkeeping & Cross-Border Planning

Straightforward, plain-English guidance from the Meridian team — the topics our UK clients, directors, and contractors actually ask about, published as we write them.

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We publish one practical guide every one to two weeks. These are the launch topics in the pipeline — bookmark the page or get in touch and we'll make sure the one you need reaches you first.

01MTD

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What Changes in April 2026

Who's affected, the £50,000 qualifying-income threshold, and what quarterly filing actually involves.

02Cross-Border

LLC or Ltd? Choosing a Structure From Abroad

For founders comparing UK and US incorporation for the same business.

03Tax Planning

Salary vs. Dividends: Getting the Split Right for 2026/27

A plain-English walkthrough for owner-directors, including National Insurance and dividend tax rates.

04Tax Residency

US-UK Tax Residency: What Actually Changes When You Move

The substantial presence test, split-year treatment, and the US-UK tax treaty in practice.

05VAT

VAT Registration: When You Must, and When You Should Anyway

The £90,000 threshold, flat rate scheme trade-offs, and voluntary registration for reclaiming input VAT.

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