Day: 3 April 2018
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- The most tax-efficient director’s salaryWhat is the optimum salary for 2022/23?
- Limited company dividend tax calculator (23-24)How much tax will you pay on dividends?
- How are limited companies and company directors taxed?Guide to the key taxes limited companies pay.
- How to take money out of a limited companyWhat are the legal and most efficient ways to extract funds?
- Dividend taxHow are dividends taxed?
- What is Corporation Tax?How does Corporation Tax apply to profits?
- Self-assessment for directorsHow the annual tax return process works.
- Company Car TaxWhich is most tax-efficient? Company or personal ownership?
- Paying into a pension from your limited companyA tax-efficient way to extract company profits.
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- Limited, Sole Trader, Partnership or LLP?The main business structures.
- Set up a CompanyThe key steps in the incorporation process.
- Articles / Memorandum of AssociationWhat these documents do.
- Company NamingYour name must abide by various rules and conventions.
- Registered Office AddressEvery limited company must have one.
- Certificate of Incorporation?When is it, and what information does it contain?
- Limited Company AdvantagesHow being limited compares to other structures.
- Share CapitalHow different types of shares can be issued.
- Limited LiabilityWhat does this term mean in practice for directors?
- Company DirectorsWho can become a company director?
- Limited vs Self EmployedWe compare the key features of each structure.
- What is a UK private limited company?What is the meaning of the term, and what are the attributes of a private ltd company?
- Managed Service Company (MSC) legislationNew HMRC enquiries during 2022 particularly of concern to contractors
- How to close down a limited company4 options – depending on why and how you are shutting down the company
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- List of limited company accountantsSome of the leading specialist accountants for small companies
- How to find the best limited company accountantWhat to look out for when comparing accountancy firms
- What do limited company accounts consist of?What do firms have to submit to HMRC and Companies House?
- Balance sheet, profit and loss account – what do they mean?An explanation into the two best-known accounting documents
- How do I know if an accountant is qualified?What are the main professional accountancy bodies?
- Do you need an accountant for a limited company?Is it even a legal requirement to have an accountant?
Popular Guides
- Limited Company Expenses ListThe main allowable expenses.
- Company Car TaxBuy a car, or use your own and reclaim costs?
- Pre-Formation CostsFrom before you started the business.
- Capital AllowancesHow to offset capital costs against tax.
- Health ExpensesMedical costs, gym, annual check, insurance.
- Computer CostsHardware and software expenses.
- SubscriptionsMemberships to professional organisations.
- Charitable ExpensesGiving to charity and sponsorship-type costs.
- 24 Month Travel RuleImportant info if you’re a professional contractor.
- Trivial Benefits / GiftsYou can provide gifts of a certain value without having to declare them to HMRC
- Landline, Mobile, SmartphoneTax treatment of landline, mobile and smartphone expenses
- BroadbandIs your broadband contract in your company’s name?
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- Professional Indemnity InsuranceIn case you make a mistake whilst providing professional advice.
- Private Health InsuranceCovers medical treatment if you fall ill. An essential alternative to the NHS.
- Employers’ Liability InsuranceIf you have employees it is compulsory.
- Relevant Life CoverLife cover, paid for by your limited company. Can save up to 50% compared to personal cover.
- Public Liability InsuranceEssential if you interact with customers or clients.
- Tax Investigation InsuranceCovers professional representation in the event of an HMRC compliance visit.
- IR35 insurance and TLC35Covers you for professional representation for IR35 disputes with HMRC.
- Income Protection Cover (IP)Covers your costs if you if you’re unable to work. Tax efficient if paid via your company.
- Critical Illness CoverPolicies pay out in the event that you suffer a serious illness.
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How to survive an HMRC tax investigation
There are few things business owners dread more than being on the receiving end of an HMRC tax investigation. But the situation may not be quite as stressful as you might think.