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Directors, dividends, accounts and running your own company. 417 articles, newest first.
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‘Going direct’ by paying company profit into a pension can leave a limited company £2,430 better off because it comes ‘off the top.’ Dolan Accountancy's Lauren Sears…
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A Speedo. Lingerie. A camel ride?! Somewhere in an accountant's filing system is proof that contractors will try to expense almost anything, and the stories are funnier…
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Blurred lines. Making HMRC’s life difficult. And why £20k is the new £8k. Here’s the top strategies on efficiency that no self-respecting limited company director should…
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It will feel counterintuitive, but paying a small, tax-efficient salary from a company yet to cook on gas can have multiple benefits.
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Resolved: whether limited company contractors ought to attend a creditors’ meeting, accept the liquidator, and email the ‘contact.’
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The ‘wait and see’ approach to Companies House ID verification is over, with consequences for inert directors and Persons of Significant Control now looming large.
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Answers to ‘How often can a limited company contractor pay dividends?’ plus IR35, and ‘disguised salary’ considerations.
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The dos and don’ts of drawing dividends as a director, by SG Accounting.
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As company closures hit a new high, an insolvency expert shares his 10 tips to help ContractorUK readers deal with the dicey economy.
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Contractors usually get three options to formalise ‘going it alone.’ Now, there’s a fourth; it’s neither on your own nor forking out for an accountant.
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Even sole-person limited companies, with a secretary or spouse, face higher HMRC bills from April 6th.
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Six steps contractors running a limited can take to limit the hit of a £26billion tax raid starting 19 weeks from now.
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Simpler reporting for limited company directors with straightforward affairs is hard not to like. But beware two drawbacks.
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Overview to the must-complete form Companies House says it’ll still support you to file on time.
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A guide on the crucial mechanism for limited company contractors to report additional payments, deductions and adjustments to HMRC.
Contractors' Questions Limited companies
Any sort of trading history precludes dormant accounts, meaning micro-entity accounts must continue to be filed.
Contractors' Questions Limited companies
BADR and early prep of final accounts matter much more than corporation tax rates -- Danbro.
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Tools, apps and widgets to run a contractor company tend to be across five main areas, or more if you’re sometimes inside IR35.
Contractors' Questions Limited companies
Potential incentive for a limited company IT contractor to get motoring with his EV purchase, even if it is second-hand.
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The basics of what a contractor accountant does; charges, and should be able to advise on with confidence.
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The blunders typically made when working via a limited company, sometimes regardless of contractor experience.
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Resolved: Are the coaching fees my guru charges an allowable business expense?
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Dos and don’ts of the application process to officially strike off your PSC.
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Knowing the status you have as a company director is key to unlocking your holiday pay entitlement.
