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.

Hot topics, business news & firm news

Keep up with the latest business news, as well as what's happening at our firm.

Can broken business rates be fixed?

23 Sep 2025

A review of the Treasury's proposals.

More SMEs 'unlocking AI'

29 Sep 2025

35% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) say they are actively using artificial intelligence (AI) technology ? a rise when compared to 2024's figure of 25%.

Charity of the year

14 Feb 2025

We’re pleased to share that our chosen charity for 2025 is The Pied Piper Appeal, an organisation dedicated to supporting children in Gloucestershire facing serious illnesses or medical conditions.

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