Stamp Duty On Share Transfers: What You Need To Know
Stamp duty on share transfers is a tax payable to HMRC when existing shares in a UK company change hands. It applies to the buyer, not the seller, and the […]
What Are Dividends?
Dividends are payments that a company makes to its shareholders from its profits. When a limited company earns more than it spends, the surplus belongs to the company. The directors
Limited Liability: In-Depth Insights
At its core, limited liability means that a company’s owners’ personal assets are protected from the company’s debts and obligations. In this article, we explore how limited liability works, the
How to Pay Yourself a Salary or Dividends as a Director of Your Own Limited Company
As a director of your own limited company in the UK, you can pay yourself through salary, dividends, or a combination of both. This is important because how to take
Everything You Need to Know About Company Shares in the UK
Holding shares confers ownership, rights, and responsibilities within a private company limited by shares or a public limited company. Understanding the types of shares and how different share classes work
What is a Private Company Limited by Shares?
A private company limited by shares is a type of business that is a legal entity in its own right, distinct from its owners (i.e. shareholders), and the financial responsibility
Dividend Allowance in 2025/26: What You Must Know
In the Spring 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, did not make any changes to the dividend tax allowance for the tax year 6th April 2025 to 5th April 2026,
UK Dividend Tax Rates in 2025/26
Dividend tax is paid by shareholders to HMRC on any dividends that they receive from a company. For those who run a limited company in the UK, receiving dividends is
Shareholder vs Stakeholder – What is the Difference?
A company shareholder in the UK is a person or legal entity that owns shares in a company, whereas a company stakeholder is someone who has a broader interest or
What Does It Mean to Be a Company Shareholder?
A shareholder, also referred to as a ‘member’, is a person or corporate entity with shares in a company limited by shares. Shares can be gained by being a shareholder