Your Company's First Year? Here's Why You Probably Need Two Tax Returns
Almost every new company's first accounting period exceeds 12 months, meaning HMRC requires two separate CT600 returns. Here's how it works and how Taxpipe makes it easy.
Plain-English guides to UK Corporation Tax and CT600 filing.
Almost every new company's first accounting period exceeds 12 months, meaning HMRC requires two separate CT600 returns. Here's how it works and how Taxpipe makes it easy.
A plain-English guide to filling in your company balance sheet for Companies House filing. Covers micro-entity and dormant companies with real examples and what each field means.
The CT600 has over 200 boxes but most companies only use a fraction. Here are the key boxes you need to know, what goes in each one, and common mistakes to avoid.
What salary should a limited company director take in 2025-26? We break down the optimal salary level to minimise tax, including NI thresholds and corporation tax impact.
The CT600 has 200+ boxes but most companies only need about 30. Here's exactly which boxes matter for your company type — micro-entity, small, or dormant.
Marginal relief reduces corporation tax for companies with profits between £50,000 and £250,000. Learn how it works, how to calculate it, and how it appears on your CT600.
Your dormant company still needs to file a CT600 with HMRC. Here's how to file a nil return quickly and avoid penalties — even if your company did nothing all year.
Plain English explanation of every CT600 box that matters for a typical small limited company. No jargon, no confusion.
Legitimate strategies to reduce your Corporation Tax bill before your year-end. Pension contributions, capital allowances, salary timing, and more.
How SME R&D tax relief works for small companies. Qualifying activities, how to calculate the benefit, and reporting on your CT600.
Complete guide to Corporation Tax for property investment companies. Buy-to-let through a limited company, allowable expenses, mortgage interest relief, and CT600 filing.
How changing your accounting reference date affects your CT600 filing. Short periods, HMRC notification, and tax planning opportunities.