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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.

03 Jun 2026

Hospitality sector calls 10% VAT rate

Hospitality businesses, teams and organisations are being urged to sign a new petition calling for the government to cut hospitality VAT to 10% by UKHospitality.

02 Jun 2026

Business confidence improves despite rising concerns about Iran conflict

Confidence in both the UK economy and their own organisations rose amongst business leaders during May, according to research from the Institute of Directors (IoD).

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Hospitality sector calls 10% VAT rate

Business confidence improves despite rising concerns about Iran conflict