The dividend allowance was put in place in April 2016. It means that the first £2,000 of dividends you receive are tax-free. But how does this allowance work in practice in the 2022/23 tax year?

What happens if you declare a dividend, but have insufficient profits in the company books to cover the declaration? Patrick Gribben explains how this can happen, and how to correct an error.

With hundreds of firms to choose from, we look at the factors you should bear in mind when comparing specialist contractor accountants.

There are many legal types of tax relief available for all UK registered companies, no matter their size, that could save you thousands on your annual tax bill. You just need to know what they are, when they apply, and how to use them.

You may have heard your accountant or bank manager talk about your “balance sheet” and “profit and loss account”. What do these terms mean, and what information can these documents provide you about your company?

Capital allowances allow you to claim tax relief on assets you buy for your business. The value of these items can be offset against your company’s profits over time. So how do capital allowances work in practice?

However you decide to work as a contractor – via your own company, or an umbrella – or if you’re a self-employed freelancer, you must keep your financial records safe for a number of years. How long depends on the type of tax.

Can you lend personal funds to your limited company, and how are interest payments treated for tax purposes?

A guide to the main taxes you will encounter as a limited or umbrella company contractor – including; Corporation Tax, VAT, National Insurance, Income Tax and Dividend Tax.

Ever since the 2016 dividend tax hike, the timing of dividend declarations by limited company owners has become more important than ever – to minimise their exposure to punitive levels of tax.