Sole trader taxes (UK 2025/26): what you actually pay

Sole Trader Taxes UK 2025/26: What You Actually Pay
UK 2025/26 sole trader tax: Income Tax bands, Class 4 NI and Payments on Account, with take-home examples and weekly set-aside using a 52-week forecast. GOV.UK-sourced.

Dividend vs Bonus (Directors, 2025/26): Which pays more net?

Dividend vs Bonus (Directors, 2025/26): Which Pays More Net? | UK NIC & CT Modelling
Clear 2025/26 comparison of dividends vs bonuses for UK directors—employer NI 15%, employee NI 8%/2%, dividend allowance £500, dividend tax rates, CT at 19%–25% (with marginal relief). Worked examples + rules of thumb.

Illegal Dividends (UK): How to Avoid & Fix

Illegal Dividends (UK): How to Avoid & Fix Reserves, Back-Dating, Director’s Loans
UK guide to unlawful dividends: what triggers them, how to fix (reclassify to director’s loan, s455 at 33.75%), and how to avoid with proper minutes and vouchers. GOV.UK & Companies Act backed.

Dividend Paperwork: Minutes & Vouchers (UK)

Dividend Paperwork (UK): Board Minutes & Dividend Vouchers [Templates].
How to document UK dividends correctly: board minutes, dividend vouchers, reserves checks, record-keeping (6–10 years), and pitfalls to avoid with copy-paste templates.

Limited Company Setup Checklist (UK 2025/26)

Everything you need to register, comply and stay on top of your new company explained in plain English. Thinking of setting up a limited company this year?Whether you’re a consultant, a small business owner, or a property investor, you’re probably asking: “How to set up a limited company in the UK” It’s a fair question. […]