Limited company owners can save hundreds in tax thanks to the Employment Allowance, which allows companies to reclaim up to £5,000 in Employers’ National Insurance Contributions.
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?
2024/5 dividend tax guide for limited company directors
The profits generated by UK companies of all sizes can be distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends. Limited company professionals, such as contractors, typically draw down the bulk of their earning as dividends.
How much is the tax free dividend allowance in 2024/25?
The dividend allowance means the first £500 of dividends you receive are tax-free. But how does this allowance work in practice in the 2024/25 tax year?
How dividend waivers work – guide for company directors
Here we look at what dividend waivers are, and why you should be aware of the tax implications should they be used improperly.
Illegal dividends – how to avoid unlawful distributions
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.
IT contractors and the High Income Child Benefit Charge – how does it work?
If you have children, and you or your partner earn £50,000 or more, your Child Benefit entitlement will be reduced, or removed. So, how are contractors affected by the new rules, and why are they so controversial?
What is a P11D, and when does a director need one?
When running a Limited Company for the first time, you’ll come across lots of new accounting teminology. When it comes to payroll, one of these terms may be the ‘P11D’.
What is a director’s loan, and what potential problems should I be aware of?
The tax rules associated with borrowing money from your own limited company are fairly complicated. Therefore, it is important for company directors to understand the rules, guidelines, and tax implications associated with taking out a Director’s Loan.
What is the difference between ‘interim’ and ‘final’ dividends?
As a limited company owner, you may have come across the terms ‘interim’ and ‘final’ dividends. So, what do these terms mean in practice?
Calculate the tax cost of buying a car through your limited company (2023/24)
If you buy a car via your own limited company, there are several tax considerations to consider. Read our no-nonsense guide to work out the real cost.
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