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 Jun 2026

UK economy contracts due to Middle East conflict

The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April due to the impact of the war in Iran, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

26 May 2026

The UK jobs market and the rise of AI

A review of how AI is impacting the UK jobs market.

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Limited companies

UK economy contracts due to Middle East conflict

The UK jobs market and the rise of AI