Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) lets company owners close down at a reduced CGT rate. Find out the rules, tax rates, and how to claim in 2026/27.
Contractor Tax Guides
- Limited company contractors have to account for company tax (Corporation Tax, VAT, Employers' NICs), and personal tax (Dividend Tax, Income Tax, Employees' NICs).
- In reality, a good accountant can take care of almost all of your company's accounting needs.
- If you're an umbrella contractor, then your tax and accounting needs are very simple, as you're taxed as a standard employee. Tax and NI deducted at source.
- How are dividends taxed?
- What is a director's loan?
- The most tax efficient salary for a director
- Limited company expenses your company can claim
- Taxes your limited company must pay
- What is the Employment Allowance?
Leasing a car through your limited company
Leasing a car through your company can be a tax-efficient option for directors, but the model you choose makes a huge difference to any potential savings.
How to calculate student loan repayments as a limited company director
Many people have outstanding student loans when they start contracting, but how you calculate and make repayments if you work for yourself, and not a ‘traditional’ employer?
Depreciation in small company accounts – and why it matters
Learn how depreciation works in small company accounts, how it differs from capital allowances, and what it means for your Corporation Tax bill.
Can you invoice before receiving your VAT registration number?
Waiting for your VAT registration number? Find out how to invoice clients correctly, when VAT becomes payable and what to do once your number arrives.
Employer PAYE Reference Number (ERN): what it means for contractors
Learn what an Employer PAYE Reference Number (ERN) is, where to find it, and why every limited company contractor needs one when running payroll.
PAYE – complete payroll guide for limited company contractors
The PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system is how HMRC collects Income Tax and National Insurance from employees’ earnings. Here’s how it works for contractors
Can your limited company reclaim VAT on pre-registration costs?
Many contractors buy equipment and services before registering their company for VAT. Provided certain conditions are met, the VAT can often be reclaimed.
HMRC tax codes – how they affect your take home pay
HMRC assigns tax codes to inform employers how much tax to deduct from an employee’s salary. What these numbers and letters mean for your take home pay.
Can you pay dividends if your company has made a loss?
A limited 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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