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.
Plain-English guides to UK Corporation Tax and CT600 filing.
Step-by-step guide to registering for Corporation Tax after forming a limited company. Covers CT41G, UTR numbers, deadlines, and first CT600 filing.
How employer pension contributions reduce your CT600 corporation tax bill. Limits, timing rules, and how to claim the deduction for your limited company.
Is your limited company a close company? Learn what it means for corporation tax, S455 tax on loans, and how it affects your CT600 filing.
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.
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.
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.
Find the most tax-efficient director salary for 2025/26. We explain the NIC thresholds, employer costs, and how to save thousands through your limited company.
What are the penalties for filing your CT600 late? Understand HMRC penalty rates, interest charges, and how to avoid or appeal late filing penalties.
Should you pay an accountant or file your CT600 yourself? An honest comparison of costs, time, risks, and when each option makes sense for UK limited companies.
How does corporation tax work for investment companies? Guide to holding investments through a limited company — dividends, capital gains, property, and filing your CT600.
Complete history of UK corporation tax rates from 1965 to 2026. See how rates have changed, key reforms, and what current rates mean for your limited company.
Compare filing your CT600 through HMRC online vs commercial software. Learn the pros, cons, costs, and which option saves you time and money in 2026.