One of the first questions clients ask me when they start a business is:
“Lieu, do I really need a business bank account? Can’t I just use my personal one?”
I get it. No one enjoys paying bank fees, especially when you’re just starting out. But mixing personal and business money doesn’t make life easier. It quietly makes everything harder.
If you’re a sole trader, yes, you can use your personal account. That’s legal. But when client income sits next to grocery bills and Netflix subscriptions, your records get messy.
When tax season comes, you’ll spend hours sorting what is business and what is personal. And if HMRC ever looks closer, those blurred lines can turn into real problems.
An easy way to keep things separate is to open another personal account and use it only for business. It keeps everything organised without extra costs.
If you run a limited company, it is different. The company’s money isn’t your money. You are legally required to have a business account in its name. Mixing funds can cause serious trouble if HMRC ever looks into your accounts.
Money needs boundaries. They keep your finances clean and your mind clear too.
|Accounting Fundamentals|23 October 2025|1 min read
Money needs boundaries
A clear guide on why separating personal and business money protects your records, your time and your peace of mind.
"Money needs boundaries. Without them, even simple finances turn complicated.
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