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10 things you should know before setting up a limited company
If you have decided to set up your own limited company in 2022, you have to submit an application to Companies House, the registrar of companies. Here, we've listed 10 bits of information you need to collect in advance to ensure your formation can be … [more]
Limited company directors and working from home expenses
As a limited company owner, you may well carry out your trade from home - occasionally, or on a regular basis. Which (if any) household expenses can you legitimately claim against your company's tax bill? … [more]
Is your company’s Christmas party tax deductible?
As a limited company owner, you may feel that the tax system does you few favours. However, all is not lost, as there is still one benefit available to contractors each year - albeit a small one. … [more]
Tax exemption for ‘trivial benefits’ provided by your limited company
There will be occasions when you may wish to provide small gifts to employees, throw a staff function or even treat yourself as the director. … [more]
Working inside and outside IR35 – what are your options?
With more than six months since the private sector off-payroll (IR35) reforms were implemented, we look at the impact on contractors and how they can work both inside and outside IR35 compliantly via a dual solution. … [more]
Being a limited company director – the basics
If you decide to start trading via your own limited company, you may at first be put off by the perceived 'hassle' associated with being running the company and becoming a director. However, if you hire a reputable accountant and undertake some basic … [more]
What is a director’s loan? Guide for limited companies
There may be a time when you need to borrow money from your own limited company - perhaps to finance a house deposit, or for a major purchase. Here we look at how director's loans are treated, and how you could face a hefty tax bill if you don't plan … [more]
What is business asset disposal (entrepreneurs’) relief and how does it work?
Are you thinking of winding up your limited company - possibly as a result of retirement, or due to the Off-Payroll (IR35) rules? Perhaps you want to sell all or part of your business to someone else? … [more]
Limited company expenses – interest, banking and finance costs
If you run a company, chances are, at some time you will need access to finance - loans, overdrafts, or other forms of borrowing. You may also have to pay ongoing changes for banking, hiring a car, or buying a car through the business. … [more]
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