A company can still pay dividends even if it has made a loss in the current year, provided it has sufficient retained profits in its accounts.
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Read the 10-Step Guide →Umbrella tax liability rules went live on 6th April – what changes now
On 6th April 2026, the joint and several liability (JSL) rules for umbrella company supply chains took effect. … [more]
BADR (Business Asset Disposal Relief) for company directors
If you are closing down your limited company - due to retirement, a career change, or the impact of the Off-Payroll (IR35) rules - you may be able to reduce the tax you pay on the funds you extract. This is where Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) … [more]
National Insurance guide for contractors – updated for 2026/27
Employers, employees, and the self-employed pay National Insurance Contributions. What NI rates do contractors pay in 2026/27? … [more]
Why contractors still need professional IR35 contract reviews
A professional review can help establish whether a contract falls inside the scope of the IR35 rules, and also support a contractor to challenge a client's status decision under the off-payroll rules. … [more]
What taxes do IT contractors pay? Updated for 2026/27
There are two main ways to maximise your take-home pay as a contractor: negotiate a strong contract rate in the first place and structure your income efficiently … [more]
Companies House WebFiling flaw potentially exposed director data
Companies House has confirmed a significant security flaw in its WebFiling system that potentially exposed sensitive company data and, in certain cases, allowed unauthorised users to make changes to a company's records. … [more]
Off-Payroll (IR35): What is a Status Determination Statement (SDS)?
Since April 2021, most clients have been responsible for determining a contractor’s IR35 status under the off-payroll working rules. The decision must be recorded in a Status Determination Statement (SDS), along with the reasons behind it. … [more]
What is the difference between ‘interim’ and ‘final’ dividends?
As a limited company owner, you may have encountered the terms ‘interim’ and ‘final’ dividends. But what do these actually mean in practice? … [more]
Marketing expenses for contractors: what can your company claim?
If you are a professional contractor, you may need to invest in marketing to win new work - but can these costs be offset against your company's tax bill? … [more]
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