
As a limited company owner, you may feel that the tax system does you few favours. However, all is not lost, as directors still have one benefit available each year, albeit a small one.
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As a limited company owner, you may feel that the tax system does you few favours. However, all is not lost, as directors still have one benefit available each year, albeit a small one.
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Childcare costs are normally treated as a personal expense and cannot usually be paid for through a limited company as a tax-deductible business cost. … [more]
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When you register a company in the UK, Companies House will issue a formal certificate of incorporation once it processes and approves your application. … [more]
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Many people have outstanding student loans when they start contracting, but how do you calculate and make repayments if you work through your own limited company? … [more]
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If your limited company buys equipment, it may need to be recorded as a fixed asset rather than a normal business expense. … [more]
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Many limited company owners work from home, either regularly or occasionally. But which household expenses can you legitimately claim against your company's tax bill? … [more]
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Companies House maintains data about all UK limited companies, including the home addresses of company directors. The 'service address' concept affords privacy to individuals who wish to keep their residential address private. … [more]
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There are plenty of reputable umbrella providers out there - as well as (sadly) some unethical ones. With this in mind, here are 15 things to look out for when you compare umbrella companies. … [more]
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The off-payroll rules place the responsibility for determining IR35 status with public-sector organisations and medium or large private-sector companies engaging contractors. As a result, many contractors want to know how they can challenge an IR35 … [more]
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If you buy books, magazines or other publications for your work, your limited company can usually claim the cost, as long as the expenditure genuinely serves and benefits your business. … [more]