Limited company tax guides for UK directors

UK limited company guides covering Corporation Tax, dividends, salary planning, company tax deadlines and director responsibilities.

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Corporation Tax Rates Explained: 19%, 25% and Marginal Relief

How the two-rate Corporation Tax system works, when marginal relief applies, and the filing and payment deadlines every director should know.

2 July 20266 min read
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Dividend Tax in the UK: Rates, Allowances and Smart Planning

The £500 dividend allowance, the three tax bands, and how directors can plan salary and dividends together to keep their bill down.

20 June 20266 min read
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Corporation Tax Payment Deadline: When Limited Companies Must Pay

The difference between paying Corporation Tax and filing a Company Tax Return, including the standard 9 months and 1 day payment deadline.

14 September 20266 min read
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CT600 Explained: A Beginner's Guide to the Company Tax Return

What a CT600 is, who files it, what information it contains and why Companies House accounts do not replace your HMRC filing.

14 September 20266 min read
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Director Salary vs Dividends: What UK Company Owners Need to Know

Understand the practical tax and legal differences between salary and dividends before deciding how to take money from a limited company.

14 September 20268 min read
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Dividend Vouchers and Board Minutes: The Paperwork HMRC Expects

Every dividend needs a board minute and a dividend voucher. Here is what each document must contain, and what happens if you skip them.

30 September 20265 min read
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What Expenses Can a Limited Company Claim? A Director's Guide

The 'wholly and exclusively' rule, the costs directors commonly get wrong, and the one everyday expense HMRC almost never lets you deduct.

28 October 20267 min read
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The Confirmation Statement (CS01): What It Is and When It's Due

Every UK limited company must file a confirmation statement at least once a year — separate from your accounts and Company Tax Return. Here is what it covers.

31 October 20265 min read

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