Company Formation & Corporation Tax Registration
Step-by-step guide to registering for Corporation Tax after forming a limited company. Covers CT41G, UTR numbers, deadlines, and first CT600 filing.
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Plain-English guides to UK Corporation Tax and CT600 filing.
Limited Company Expenses You Can Claim
Complete guide to allowable limited company expenses for Corporation Tax. Covers office costs, travel, staff, professional fees, and what HMRC disallows.
Flat Rate VAT Scheme & Corporation Tax
How the Flat Rate VAT Scheme affects your corporation tax. Learn about the VAT surplus, how to report it on your CT600, and whether the scheme still saves money.
Corporation Tax on Rental Income: CT600 Guide
How is rental income taxed in a limited company? Learn how property income works on your CT600, allowable deductions, and when a property company makes sense.
Corporation Tax Marginal Relief Explained
How does marginal relief work for UK corporation tax? Plain-English explanation of the 19%-25% band, the formula, worked examples, and how to claim on your CT600.
HMRC Corporation Tax Refund: How Long?
How long does an HMRC corporation tax refund take? Typical timescales, what causes delays, how to chase a late repayment, and tips to get your refund faster.
Pension Contributions & Corporation Tax Relief
How employer pension contributions reduce your CT600 corporation tax bill. Limits, timing rules, and how to claim the deduction for your limited company.
Corporation Tax on Bank Interest: How It Works
How is bank interest taxed for UK limited companies? Learn the CT600 treatment, reporting requirements, and how to reduce your corporation tax on savings interest.
CT600 Filing Agent Authorisation with HMRC
How to authorise an agent to file your CT600. Step-by-step guide to HMRC agent authorisation for corporation tax — online, by post, and what to do if things go wrong.
Corporation Tax Relief on Charity Donations
How to claim corporation tax relief on charitable donations. Covers qualifying payments, Gift Aid, non-cash gifts, and how to report donations on your CT600.
Corporation Tax Year-End Planning: 12 Tips
Reduce your corporation tax bill before year end. 12 practical planning tips for UK limited companies — from pension contributions to capital allowances and loss relief.
R&D Tax Credits for SMEs: Complete Guide to Claiming
How UK small and medium-sized companies can claim R&D tax credits. Covers eligibility, qualifying costs, calculation examples, the merged scheme, and how to include R&D relief on your CT600.