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Limited Company

Setting up a limited company marks an exciting (often daunting) milestone for any new business. The section provides step-by-step guides to walk you through the entire company formation process. For even more guides, try Limited Company Help.

Set up a company

  • Set up a limited company
  • What is Companies House?
  • Articles & Memorandum of Association
  • New Companies House rules (Mar 2024)
  • Limited company advantages
  • Limited company expenses
  • What are the IR35 (Off-Payroll) rules?

Company tax & accounts

  • What is corporation tax?
  • Set up and run your company payroll
  • Confirmation statement & PSC register
  • Annual accounts for limited companies
  • Best salary & dividend split
  • How are dividends taxed?
  • Tax-efficient ways to pay yourself

More company guides

  • Shareholders’ agreement
  • Choosing an accountant
  • Directors vs shareholders
  • Director responsibilities & duties
  • Limited company vs. sole trader
  • Income protection for directors
  • Life cover for directors
income protection through your limited company

Do limited company directors need income protection insurance?

March 14, 2025
An executive income protection policy can provide peace of mind, as well as tax efficiency, as the premiums can typically be funded by your limited company.
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What business expenses can your limited company claim for?

March 10, 2025
Which expenses you can claim via your limited company, and what to consider when deciding whether it's you or your business that should pay for something.
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Tax-efficient ways to pay yourself through a limited company

March 1, 2025
We asked a leading accountant to outline the tax-effective ways you can pay yourself via your own limited company. Updated for the 2025/26 tax year.
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What is IR35? – Guide for UK limited company owners and contractors

February 5, 2025
IR35 explained for limited company contractors. Find out how the rules work, what the off-payroll reforms mean, and how to stay compliant and tax-efficient.
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Umbrella companies explained – pros, cons and what to watch out for

January 11, 2025
Learn how umbrella companies work, the pros and cons, and what to look for when choosing a provider. A practical guide for contractors and freelancers.
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Understanding limited company taxes: what you need to know

December 11, 2024
If you’re setting up or running a limited company, it’s important to understand your tax responsibilities as a company director.
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Trivial benefits – how to provide tax-free gifts to your employees

December 6, 2024
Trivial benefits are small perks provided by employers to employees that are exempt from tax and NI, provided certain conditions are met.
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£150 per head Christmas party expense exemption for limited companies

December 6, 2024
If you’re thinking of holding a party for your company this year – you may be able to enjoy Corporation Tax relief on your expenditure.
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Do directors also have to be shareholders in a limited company?

October 14, 2024
We explain whether directors must also be shareholders (or vice versa) and the differences between these two crucial roles in a company limited by shares.
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Guide to insolvency, liquidation and bankruptcy for business owners

Guide to insolvency, liquidation and bankruptcy for business owners

April 7, 2024
Running out of cash can have grave consequences for your business. It could result in it being put into liquidation or you being declared bankrupt.
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