--- title: How a Solo Consultant Saved £5,000+ Through Better Tax Planning description: Discover how a solo consultant improved tax efficiency, optimised salary and dividends, and unlocked over £5,000 in annual savings with specialist advice. image: https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/hubfs/it-consultant.webp --- [0203 693 1257](tel:02086806198) [info@linkupaccounts.co.uk](mailto:info@linkupaccounts.co.uk) [0208 680 6198](tel:02086806198) [info@linkupaccounts.co.uk](mailto:info@linkupaccounts.co.uk) [![Link Up Account Logo](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/link-up-logo.webp?width=400&height=100&name=link-up-logo.webp "Link Up Account Logo")](https://146949618.hs-sites-eu1.com/home) [![Link Up Account Logo](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/link-up-logo.webp?width=400&height=100&name=link-up-logo.webp "Link Up Account Logo")](https://146949618.hs-sites-eu1.com/home) - [Home](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk) - [About](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/accountancy-and-tax-services) - Services - [Accounting](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/accountants-for-limited-companies) - [Tax Advice](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/business-tax-advice) - [Financial Management](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/financial-management) - How We Help - [Outside IR35](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/outside-ir35-accountant) - [Tax Optimisation](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/tax-optimisation) - [Ltd Companies Dividends](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/limited-company-tax-dividends) - [Limited Companies](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/switching-from-umbrella-to-limited-company) - [Benefits of Using a Proactive Accountant](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/complete-accounting-solutions) - [Corporation Tax Advice](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/corporation-tax-advice-that-helps-you-protect-your-profits) - Resources - [Free Financial Health Check](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/financial-health-check) - [Blog](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/blog) - [How to Reduce Corporation Tax (Legally) Free Guide](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/reduce-corporation-tax-legally) - [Contact Us](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/contact-us) More results [Book A Consultation](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/book-a-consultation) [Book A Consultation](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/book-a-consultation) [Book A Consultation](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/book-a-consultation) - [Home](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk) - [About](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/accountancy-and-tax-services) - Services - [Accounting](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/accountants-for-limited-companies) - [Tax Advice](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/business-tax-advice) - [Financial Management](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/financial-management) - How We Help - [Outside IR35](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/outside-ir35-accountant) - [Tax Optimisation](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/tax-optimisation) - [Ltd Companies Dividends](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/limited-company-tax-dividends) - [Limited Companies](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/switching-from-umbrella-to-limited-company) - [Benefits of Using a Proactive Accountant](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/complete-accounting-solutions) - [Corporation Tax Advice](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/corporation-tax-advice-that-helps-you-protect-your-profits) - Resources - [Free Financial Health Check](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/financial-health-check) - [Blog](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/blog) - [How to Reduce Corporation Tax (Legally) Free Guide](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/reduce-corporation-tax-legally) - [Contact Us](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/contact-us) [Book A Consultation](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/book-a-consultation) [0208 680 6198](tel:02086806198) [info@linkupaccounts.co.uk](mailto:info@linkupaccounts.co.uk) [Case Studies](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/blog/tag/case-studies) # IT Consultant by [Link Up Accounts](https://www.linkupaccounts.co.uk/blog/author/link-up-accounts) 1 min read Jul 16, 2026, 9:40:21 AM ## Creating Long-Term Savings for a Solo Consultant Ricky Assi wanted to ensure he was operating his LTD company as tax-efficiently as possible while also preparing for long-term growth. 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We then introduced Ricky to an accountant with specialist experience supporting consultants and tech professionals. ### The Result: More efficient salary and dividend structure  More efficient salary and dividend structure Improved long-term tax planning  Improved long-term tax planning Ongoing access to specialist advice  Ongoing access to specialist advice Estimated annual savings of over £5,000  Estimated annual savings of over £5,000 > *“The whole process was professional from start to finish. 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