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Corporation Tax vs Capital Gains Tax: How Do They Impact Profits?

By Link Up Accounts on Jul 9, 2026 11:00:00 AM

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As a limited company director, understanding how different taxes affect your profits is vital to manage your business tax-efficiently.

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Topics: Tax Advice UK

The Voluntary VAT Advantage: Why Registering Below the Threshold Can Boost Profits

By Link Up Accounts on Jun 25, 2026 12:00:00 PM

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Many small businesses see VAT registration as something to delay for as long as possible. The logic behind this is simple. If their turnover is below the statutory threshold, why add administrative co …

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Topics: VAT-advice

What Is The VAT Threshold For A Limited Company​?

By Link Up Accounts on Jun 18, 2026 12:00:00 PM

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If you run a limited company, understanding when and how to register for VAT is a compliance keystone that directly impacts your profit margins and how your brand is perceived by clients.

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Topics: VAT-advice

Top 7 Industries That Can Benefit from R&D Corporation Tax Relief

By Link Up Accounts on Jun 11, 2026 12:00:01 PM

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Many business owners still assume that R&D tax relief is only available to laboratories, tech startups or pharmaceutical companies.

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Topics: Tax Advice UK

Dividend Tax Brackets (UK): How They Affect Your Financial Planning

By Link Up Accounts on Jun 4, 2026 11:00:00 AM

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For directors of limited companies, dividends remain one of the most common ways to extract profit. However, understanding the current dividend tax brackets is essential to avoid unnecessary tax and t …

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Moving From Umbrella To Limited​: Is 2026 The Year To Make The Switch?

By Link Up Accounts on May 28, 2026 11:00:01 AM

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With ongoing changes to corporation tax rates, dividend allowances and off-payroll working rules, many contractors are reassessing how they operate. One question is becoming more common among our clie …

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Topics: Tax Advice UK

How Long Can I Leave Dividends In A Ltd. Company?

By Link Up Accounts on May 26, 2026 1:15:01 PM

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For many directors, dividends are the primary way to extract profit from a limited company. But what happens if you do not need to draw those funds immediately?

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Topics: Tax-advice

The IR35 Compliance Checklist: Proving Your "Outside" Status to HMRC

By Link Up Accounts on May 21, 2026 11:00:01 AM

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If you're a contractor, freelancer or professional service provider operating through a limited company, IR35 is one of the most important areas of tax compliance.

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Can Pension Contributions Reduce Dividend Tax?

By Link Up Accounts on May 19, 2026 1:00:00 PM

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For many directors of limited companies, dividends form a significant part of personal income. In recent years, as dividend allowances have reduced and tax thresholds get tighter, the question of effi …

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Topics: Tax-advice

Benefits Of Paying Corporation Tax Early

By Link Up Accounts on May 14, 2026 11:00:00 AM

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For most limited companies, corporation tax is just another compliance hurdle to navigate. Something to plan for and settle by the statutory deadline. However, an increasing number of business owners …

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Topics: Accounting