About the Course

Not sure whether to go self-employed or set up a company? This quick guide lays out the pros, cons, costs, and tax implications of each, helping you make the right decision for your goals, risk level, and income expectations. Perfect for: Anyone at the start of their business journey weighing up which route to take or those thinking about switching.

Streamline accountants digital courses

About Team Streamline

"Starting a business is exciting… but trying to figure it all out alone can be overwhelming." At Streamline Accountants, we believe that understanding your business finances shouldn't be complicated. That’s why we’ve created a series of bite-sized digital courses designed to give business owners clear, practical guidance on key financial and tax topics. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just clear, honest advice you can actually use. With years of experience supporting sole traders, limited companies, and growing teams, our expert-led content helps you stay compliant, save money, and make smarter financial decisions. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, our goal is simple: to make accounting easier, clearer, and more accessible for you. "You’ve got the drive. We’ll help with the details."

Course Curriculum

5 Chapters · 19 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Introduction

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome, here's what we'll cover

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Navigate This Course

  2. 2

    Sole Traders

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is a Sole Trader

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Can I Take Money Out of the Business?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Your Responsibilities

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Your Tax Obligations

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      When do I need to pay my tax by?

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Paying Your Tax: A Worked Example

  3. 3

    Limited Companies

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is a Limited Company?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How can I withdraw money from the business?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Does a limited company pay tax?

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Your tax obligations as a Limited Company

  4. 4

    Choosing the Right Structure

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The pros & cons of setting up a Limited Company

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      The pros & cons of setting up as a Sole Trader

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Key Considerations

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Choosing the Right Business Structure

  5. 5

    Course Recap

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Recap

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Summary PDF

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Completion

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If you are thinking of starting a business and have listened to every man and his dog about what you should do then stop. Take a Streamline course and base your decision on learning from the professionals who actually know what's best for you. Easy to understand and work through, these are excellent courses.
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North Yorkshire, UK

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With little to no understanding, it was simple enough to pick up.
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Colburn, UK

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