
Sanjay Gautam
Sanjay is a Chartered Accountant with 7+ years across accounting, finance and taxation, with prior roles at Credit Suisse and HSBC and deep exposure to property, manufacturing and large corporate clients.

Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Master of Business Studies
- 7+ years in accounting, finance and taxation
Expertise
Published Work
Covering Tax Planning, Personal & Company Tax Returns, and 6 more topics.
About Sanjay
Sanjay Gautam is a Chartered Accountant with more than seven years of experience in accounting, finance and taxation. He built a strong technical foundation at global institutions including Credit Suisse and HSBC, and has since worked across manufacturing, large corporates and the UK property sector.
His core strength lies in combining tax planning, compliance and financial management to deliver practical, end-to-end financial solutions for clients. Time spent inside the technology industry has also given him a working command of fintech tools and an ability to evaluate and adopt new platforms as they emerge.
Sanjay advises individual and corporate clients on personal and company tax returns, VAT and Excise compliance, payroll, company secretarial obligations, management accounts, limited company accounts, and statutory audits and external reporting.
“Sanjay's expertise in Tax Planning ensures our content meets the highest standards of accuracy and practical relevance.”
Sanjay
Articles by Sanjay
Expert guides, analysis, and research

MTD for Non-Resident Landlords: The Complete Guide
If you live outside the UK but own UK rental property, MTD is coming for you too. Not yet, but sooner than you think. This guide explains the exemption timeline, the NRLS interaction, the practical challenges, and what you should be doing right now to prepare.

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Making Tax DigitalA Complete Guide on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for Sole Traders
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming tax compliance for UK sole traders. This guide explains who must comply, how to keep digital records, submit quarterly updates, avoid penalties, and choose the right software for seamless MTD compliance.

Sanjay Gautam
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Making Tax DigitalFree MTD Software 2026: Top HMRC-Approved Tools & Limitations Explained
Do I really need an MTD compliant software that is recognised, and can I use it for free? The simple answer is yes.

Sanjay Gautam
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