In the great tradition of government-speak, HMRC and companies house have come up with the same acronym for different things, both of which can apply to the same small business.

PSC – According to HMRC

This means Personal Service Company. What is this?

This is usually a one-person company providing professional services to clients. Think IT contractor invoicing a bank for working on an IT project. Or marketing expert taken on to advise on expansion into a new area.

Dear Sajid Javid

Following your ambition to simplify the tax system and as we approach your 1^st Budget, may I pass on a few things that will make a difference to business’ actual experience of the tax system.