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How are subscriptions to professional and trade organisations treated for tax purposes? And what determines whether or not your membership of a particular organisation is tax-deductible? … [more]
What is a P11D, and when does a company director need one?
When running a limited company for the first time, you’ll come across lots of new accounting terminology. When it comes to payroll, one term you may encounter is the P11D. … [more]
Is work clothing an allowable limited company expense?
Limited company owners cannot offset the cost of standard work clothes against tax, although there are some interesting exceptions. Here we look at how HMRC treats clothing expenses. … [more]
Does your limited company need a shareholders’ agreement?
If you decide to set up a limited company with other people - either for contracting or another type of business - how do you ensure that all of your shareholders are protected in case something goes wrong? A well-drafted shareholders' agreement … [more]
Dividend tax guide for limited company directors (2026/27)
Limited companies of all sizes can distribute their profits to shareholders as dividends. This article explains what dividends are, how they are taxed, and how to account for them properly. … [more]
Who can be a company director? Eligibility, age limits, disqualifications
Becoming a director of a limited company can be very rewarding, but it also entails a number of responsibilities. Who can become a director in the first place? … [more]
The optimum salary for limited company directors in 2026/27
What is the optimum salary for a limited company director in the 2026/27 tax year? Read on to find out. … [more]
How much is the tax free dividend allowance in 2026/27?
The dividend allowance means the first £500 of dividends you receive is tax-free. But how does this allowance work in practice in the 2026/27 tax year? … [more]
Claiming back pre-trading expenses from your limited company – the basics
If you've spent personal funds setting up a business, what scope is there to reclaim these costs from your limited company after incorporation? … [more]
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