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.

30 Oct 2025

Expert advisory panel to provide industry insight on R&D tax relief

HMRC recently appointed six independent industry specialists to a new Research and Development (R&D) Expert Advisory Panel.

28 Oct 2025

Rayner case shines light on SDLT complexities

A review of SDLT rules.

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Expert advisory panel to provide industry insight on R&D tax relief

Rayner case shines light on SDLT complexities