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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.

Set up a company

  • Set up a limited company
  • Company formation forms
  • What is Companies House?
  • Private limited company
  • Articles of Association
  • Memorandum of Association
  • New Companies House rules (Mar 2024)
  • Limited company advantages
  • Service address requirements
  • Registered address requirements

Company tax & accounts

  • What is corporation tax?
  • PAYE & NIC tax deadlines
  • Confirmation statement & PSC register
  • Annual accounts for limited companies
  • Best salary & dividend split
  • Tax‑efficient ways to pay yourself
  • Limited company expenses
  • April 2023 corporation tax rise
  • IR35 insurance & tax protection
  • Dividend tax & NI hike (Apr 2022)

More company guides

  • Shareholders’ agreement
  • Choosing an accountant
  • Why board minutes matter
  • Directors vs shareholders
  • Director responsibilities & duties
  • Removing a company director
  • What does limited liability mean?
  • Limited liability partnership
  • Sole trader, limited co. or LLP?
  • Income protection for directors
tax on businesses

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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£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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What’s the protocol when you want to sell your limited company?

October 8, 2024
A business sale is an exit option for owners who are ready to step back from running their company but want to ensure the legacy continues.
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The final chapter – how to close a limited company tax-efficiently

September 23, 2024
A company liquidation expert explains how to close a limited company with the best outcome for both the business and its shareholders.
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Income protection for limited company directors

March 14, 2024
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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Choose a limited company name – rules you need to know

January 29, 2024
Before you set up a limited company, you need to choose a suitable company name. Here we look at some important naming rules you need to know.
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How much does it cost to form a limited company?

January 25, 2024
You can form a limited company via Companies House for just £50. However, you may prefer to pay an intermediary to do this - which will increase the cost.
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Directors – be aware of new Companies House rules in 2024

January 24, 2024
Companies House is implementing sweeping reforms to clamp down on financial crime and improve corporate transparency. How are limited companies affected?
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How much has the April 2023 Corporation Tax rise cost you?

January 22, 2024
How does the post-April 2023 Corporation Tax (CT) regime work, and how much more tax small limited companies now pay as a result of the tax rise?
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