A detailed comparison of the three main director salary strategies for 2026/27: £0, £6,396, and £12,570, with full calculations showing which is best for your situation.
A detailed tax comparison of sole trader vs limited company structures in 2026/27, including break-even analysis and the real admin costs of going limited.
The GBP 10,500 Employment Allowance cuts employer NI, but a company whose only employee is its sole director usually cannot claim it. Here is the rule and the planning around it.
Setting up a limited company in the UK costs £50 at Companies House and takes under 30 minutes online. But there are tax, accounting and compliance obligations you need to know before you start. Here's the complete 2026 guide.
Should UK contractors operate through a limited company or an umbrella company in 2026/27? We compare tax take-home, IR35 risk, expenses, employment rights and admin burden — with a worked £500/day example.
Most limited company directors take a low salary combined with dividends to minimise tax and NI. But the right split depends on employer NI, your Employment Allowance eligibility, and your personal tax position. Full worked example for 2026/27.
Dividend tax rates and the £500 allowance for 2026/27 explained. Ltd company director salary+dividend planning, ISA sheltering, and Self Assessment reporting.
Understand IR35's three key tests, use HMRC's CEST tool correctly, and see exactly what inside vs outside IR35 means for your take-home pay.
Sole trader vs Ltd company UK 2026/27: tax comparison at £30k–£100k profit, crossover points, accountancy costs, and a full £80k scenario breakdown.
Overdrawn DLA triggers a 35.75% S455 charge and a Benefit in Kind. Here's exactly how the rules work, with worked examples and the cheapest way to clear it.
Section 24 has made personal buy-to-let more expensive for higher-rate taxpayers. But does a limited company actually save you money after corporation tax, extraction costs, and higher mortgage rates? A full 2026 comparison.
