If you want to set up a limited company in 2024, here are ten essential things you need to know in advance.
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Cost to incorporate a new company set to rise on May 1st 2024
Companies House is raising its filing and incorporation fees for the first time since 2016. The cost of forming a new company will increase from £12 to £50 while the confirmation statement fee climbs from £13 to £34. … [more]
Limited or Umbrella Company – which is best?
As a would-be IT contractor, one of your first tasks is to decide which business structure to work under, either a limited or an umbrella company. … [more]
The optimum salary for limited company directors in 2024/25
What is the optimum salary for a limited company director in the 2024/25 tax year? Read on to find out. … [more]
How do I switch from being a sole trader to a limited company?
Many freelancers become sole traders when starting out in business, seeing this as the right option for them at the time. What happens if you want to form a company in the future? … [more]
National Insurance guide for contractors – updated for 2024/5
Employers, employees and the self employed pay National Insurance Contributions. What rates of NI do contractors pay in 2024/5? … [more]
Employment Allowance – is your limited company eligible?
The Employment Allowance reduces the National Insurance employers pay by up to £5,000 per year. So, can your limited company benefit from this incentive in 2024/5? … [more]
2024/5 dividend tax guide for limited company directors
Limited companies of all sizes can distribute their profits to shareholders as dividends. This article explains what dividends are, how they are taxed, and how to properly account for them. … [more]
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? … [more]
What type of accounts do small companies file with Companies House?
This guide explains the format for filing annual accounts with Companies House each year - specifically the FRS105 and FRS102 frameworks, which apply to small companies. … [more]
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