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Limited Company

Setting up a limited company is an exciting step for many new businesses, but the process can feel complicated if you’ve never done it before.

This section contains practical guides covering company formation, tax rules, director responsibilities and how to run a limited company properly.

For a much deeper collection of guides and tools, visit our specialist resource: Limited Company Help.

Set up a company

  • Set up a limited company
  • What is Companies House?
  • Articles & Memorandum of Association
  • Companies House rule changes explained
  • Advantages of a limited company
  • Limited company expenses
  • IR35 rules explained

Company tax & accounts

  • Limited company taxes explained
  • Corporation tax explained
  • Set up and run your company payroll
  • Confirmation statement & PSC register
  • Annual accounts explained
  • Best salary & dividend split
  • How dividends are taxed
  • Tax-efficient ways to pay yourself

More company guides

  • Shareholders’ agreement explained
  • How to choose a limited company accountant
  • Directors vs shareholders explained
  • Director responsibilities and duties
  • Limited company vs sole trader
  • Income protection for company directors
  • Life insurance for company directors
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Tax efficient life cover through your own limited company

June 30, 2025
If you're considering taking out life insurance, you could save up to 50% on your premiums by setting up cover through your own limited company.
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Setting up and running payroll: a guide for small limited companies

June 19, 2025
Learn how to set up and run payroll for your limited company, including PAYE registration, salary strategy, HMRC forms, and key tax deadlines.
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Corporation Tax guide – CT600, rates & deadlines for small companies

June 1, 2025
Practical guide to UK Corporation Tax for 2025/26. How limited companies are taxed, key deadlines, rates, file a CT600, and reduce your tax bill legally.
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What responsibilities and duties does a limited company director have?

May 27, 2025
If you are a limited company director, you have a number of duties as well as legal and financial responsibilities you should be aware of.
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Memorandum and Articles of Association – what you need to know

May 20, 2025
In simple terms, the Memorandum of Association records each initial subscriber's intention to form a new limited company.
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Limited company accountants: 10 key things to look for

May 14, 2025
A good accountant will keep your books in order, help with tax planning, and meet all your tax deadlines. How to choose a limited company accountant.
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Professional Indemnity Insurance for limited company directors

May 9, 2025
Need Professional Indemnity Insurance for your limited company? Learn what PI cover protects, how much to get, and how to choose the right policy.
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Why your limited company should have a Shareholders’ Agreement

April 20, 2025
This guide explains what a Shareholder's Agreement does, who should get one, and what should be included in the document.
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Can your business claim the £10,500 Employment Allowance?

April 2, 2025
If you have employees, your business may be eligible to offset up to £10,500 of employers' NICs each year, thanks to the Employment Allowance.
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The best salary and dividend split for directors in 2025/26

April 2, 2025
Most company directors are paid an annual salary, and draw down profits as dividends. What is the optimal salary/dividend split in 2025/26?
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