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Taking dividends from a property company

Taking dividends from a property company

Dividends are a common way to extract profits from a property company. Learn how dividend allowances, tax bands and retained profits affect dividend payments and how to plan ahead of upcoming tax rate... ...more

Property

March 11, 20262 min read

Can a director become liable for unpaid corporation tax?

Can a director become liable for unpaid corporation tax?

Directors are usually protected by limited liability, but there are situations where HMRC can pursue them personally for unpaid corporation tax. Learn when directors may become liable and how to avoid... ...more

Entrepreneur

March 10, 20263 min read

Are you paying sufficient National Insurance for a full state pension?

Are you paying sufficient National Insurance for a full state pension?

Check if you are paying enough National Insurance to qualify for the full UK state pension. Learn how qualifying years work, rules for employees and the self-employed, and how to fill gaps in your rec... ...more

General

March 09, 20264 min read

Holiday lets and business rates

Holiday lets and business rates

Holiday lets may still need day-counting to qualify for business rates instead of council tax. Learn the 140/70 day rules in England, small business rate relief thresholds, and what changes with the 2... ...more

Property

March 04, 20262 min read

Using the business to pay school or university fees

Using the business to pay school or university fees

Can your company pay school or university fees? Learn the tax impact of reimbursement vs direct payment, BIK and Class 1A NIC, employee loans (the £10,000 rule), dividends and settlements, and why sal... ...more

Entrepreneur

March 03, 20263 min read

Five year-end tax planning tips

Five year-end tax planning tips

Plan ahead before 6 April 2026 with five practical tax tips: use your personal and dividend allowances, protect your allowance over £100k, top up ISAs, and boost pensions/Gift Aid. ...more

General

March 03, 20263 min read

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