Keeping Business Records for HMRC

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About Course

Every business must keep records that support its tax returns. This course explains what records sole traders, partnerships and limited companies need to keep, how long to keep them, payroll and VAT records, what to do if records are lost, and the penalties for poor record keeping.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course summarises HMRC and Companies House guidance on GOV.UK as at October 2026. It is not tax advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know which records sole traders and companies must keep Apply the correct retention periods Keep payroll and VAT records properly Avoid penalties and stay ready for HMRC checks

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Records for sole traders and partnerships
  • Records for limited companies
  • Payroll, VAT, losses and penalties

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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