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Being a company director in the UK comes with significant legal, financial and ethical responsibilities. Whether you run a small owner-managed limited company or sit on the board of a growing business, your duties as a director are set out in law and enforced by Companies House, HMRC and the courts.

This guide explains how higher rate pension tax relief works, who can claim it, how to claim it correctly, and common mistakes that cause people to miss out — all in plain English.

Maximise take‑home pay and minimise tax for company directors.

As a UK limited company, reducing your corporation tax bill legally and efficiently is one of the smartest ways to improve your cash flow and reinvest more money back into your business. But with HMRC scrutiny higher than ever, you need to ensure every tax-saving strategy is fully compliant, evidence-based, and professionally managed.

As a director of a UK limited company, managing your Director’s Loan Account (DLA) correctly is essential—not just for compliance with HMRC rules, but to protect your financial health and credibility. This guide covers both borrowing from and lending to your company—plus how interest is handled and accurately reported.

Understand how dividend tax works, the current rates and allowances, and how to optimise your income tax efficiently.

We often get asked “how can I check for my tax refund”. This guide will help you determine your tax return progress.

In this guide, we’ll explain what your UTR number is, when you’ll need it, and most importantly — where to find it. We'll also cover what to do if you've lost it and how to keep it secure.

Discover the legalities, limits, tax implications and best practices for taking dividends from your UK limited company—timing options, paperwork and smart planning explained.

Income taxed at 40% applies only to your taxable income above the higher‑rate threshold.