Limited companies

Business structures

There is one main rate of corporation tax of 19%.

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The tax system for companies

How the tax system works for companies.

Forming a limited company

Although you can set up a limited company by buying a company online or 'off the shelf', it is...

Pros and cons of limited companies

We are often asked, 'Should I form a limited company?' The reality is that there is no easy answer...

Buying a company 'off the shelf'

If time is an important factor, you can consider buying a ready-made company. The procedure will...

Tax and the company car

Details of how the tax system charges tax on a company car.

Company bonus or dividend?

In many small companies, the owners are also the directors, and this gives importance to how income...

Tax-saving strategies

Expenditure incurred before the company year-end might reduce the current year's tax liability...

Interest and tax payments

HMRC charge interest on underpayments of tax, and pays interest (repayment supplement) on...

Companies Act

The Companies Act comprises approximately 1,300 sections.

Companies House - forms you need to know about

There are over 100 company-related forms prescribed. We list below these and include a link to all...

The law and directors' responsibilities

Who is a director and what are their legal responsibilities?

Statutory records

It is essential that you keep your company's statutory records up-to-date. Do not underestimate the...

The company secretary

The position of company secretary in a private company is now optional. Thus a company can operate...

Getting the company struck off

A private company (not subject to insolvency proceedings) can apply to the Registrar of Companies...