Limited companies

This section contains articles on essential topics for limited companies.

An Introduction to Corporation Tax

Key information about company tax.

Companies - tax saving opportunities

Pre-year end tax planning is an important consideration and this factsheet outlines some of the key areas. Topics covered include corporation tax, capital allowances, dividends payments and capital gains.

Company secretarial duties

Information on the duties of a company secretary.

Corporation tax self assessment

The company tax return and other corporation self assessment issues.

Directors’ responsibilities

Information on Directors’ duties and guidance for company directors.

Forming a limited company

A guide to the process of setting up a limited company.

How much dividend can I take?

Paying dividends is a more complex area than is generally realised.

Off-payroll working and Personal Service Companies

An overview of the IR35 legislation.

Register of people with significant control

Reviewing the Persons with Significant Control register requirements for UK companies.

Small Company Accounting

Explores the impact of GAAP on small company accounting.

Statutory records

The records you must keep up-to-date.

12 May 2025

Record numbers file assessment in first week of new tax year

Almost 300,000 people filed their tax return in the first week of the new tax year, setting a new record, HMRC has revealed.

09 May 2025

Interest rates cut to 4.25%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, the lowest rate since May 2023.

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Budget report

Our summary of the key announcements from the Chancellor's latest Budget .

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Record numbers file assessment in first week of new tax year

Interest rates cut to 4.25%

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