The UK Limited Company Tax Guide for Directors
Running a limited company means staying on top of corporation tax, choosing how you pay yourself, and managing a calendar of HMRC and Companies House deadlines. This guide brings the essentials together in plain English and links to detailed articles on each topic. If you would rather hand the whole lot to a fixed-fee accountant, that is what we do.

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Salary vs dividends ↗
The most tax-efficient way to pay yourself in 2026/27.
Corporation tax explained ↗
How it is calculated, and the deadlines that matter.
Allowable expenses ↗
What your company can claim to cut its Corporation Tax bill.
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