Limited companies

Key topics for 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.

13 Jul 2026

Britain's regional income gaps have barely moved in 30 years

Income gaps between different regions across Britain have remained resolutely high over the past 30 years, including during the pandemic upheaval and 'levelling-up' agenda, says the Resolution Foundation.

10 Jul 2026

FCA sets landmark crypto rules

Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet new standards under landmark rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

09 Jul 2026

UK requires extra tax rises or spending cuts to 'stop debt spiralling'

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned that, to stop debt from 'spiralling out of control', the UK needs extra tax rises or spending cuts equivalent to the education budget in the next decade.

Accessibility links

Limited companies

Britain's regional income gaps have barely moved in 30 years

FCA sets landmark crypto rules

UK requires extra tax rises or spending cuts to 'stop debt spiralling'