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Uniwide Formations UK company formation, London registered office address, company secretarial, and corporate services for businesses.

The Capital Gains Tax allowance has fallen to £3,000, bringing many more shareholders and business owners into the tax n...
22/06/2026

The Capital Gains Tax allowance has fallen to £3,000, bringing many more shareholders and business owners into the tax net.

Two points are easy to miss. Transfers between spouses and civil partners carry no Capital Gains Tax, so couples can effectively double their combined allowance and move gains into a lower band.

Capital losses must be reported to HMRC within four years of the relevant tax year, or the right to use them lapses. We help business owners record losses on time and plan disposals carefully.

Read our full guide to plan your disposals with confidence 👇

https://www.uniwide.co.uk/capital-gains-tax-allowance-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/

As a company director, the salary you set should sit at one of three National Insurance threshold levels.We find directo...
22/06/2026

As a company director, the salary you set should sit at one of three National Insurance threshold levels.

We find directors gain most by anchoring salary to £5,000, £6,708 or £12,570, then taking the balance as dividends. A salary of £6,708 earns National Insurance credits towards your state pension without paying contributions. Where Employment Allowance applies, a full £12,570 salary often becomes more efficient still, as the company keeps more profit after National Insurance and Corporation Tax.

Read our full guide for the figures and worked examples 👉

https://www.uniwide.co.uk/how-to-pay-yourself-a-salary-or-dividends-as-a-director-of-your-own-limited-company/

Where you live or hold citizenship can shape the compliance checks you face when registering a UK company.Under anti-mon...
22/06/2026

Where you live or hold citizenship can shape the compliance checks you face when registering a UK company.

Under anti-money laundering rules, clients connected to high-risk jurisdictions must undergo enhanced due diligence. We follow the list maintained by HM Treasury, which usually mirrors the FATF list.

As part of our own risk assessment, we also treat Russia and Belarus as high-risk, because the current sanctions landscape can make verification more complex.

Read the full piece to see the current list and what we may ask you to provide. 👉

https://www.uniwide.co.uk/high-risk-jurisdictions-when-registering-a-uk-company/

We help businesses track the right turnover figures so they register for VAT at the correct moment.Registration depends ...
22/06/2026

We help businesses track the right turnover figures so they register for VAT at the correct moment.

Registration depends on your rolling 12-month taxable turnover, so we recommend reviewing it at the end of each month to catch the £90,000 threshold in good time.

The figure for non-UK businesses is different. If your business is established outside the UK and makes taxable supplies here, no threshold applies and you must register from the first taxable supply.

Read our full guide to registering for VAT in the UK 👉

https://www.uniwide.co.uk/how-to-register-for-vat/

Keeping your company records for at least six years is a legal obligation that often catches directors by surprise.Even ...
22/06/2026

Keeping your company records for at least six years is a legal obligation that often catches directors by surprise.

Even after you have filed your Corporation Tax return and paid the bill, HMRC requires all financial records to be kept for a minimum of six years from the end of the relevant financial year.

Some records must be held longer still – for example, where a transaction spans more than one accounting period, or where equipment is expected to last beyond six years. Robust accounting software makes this far easier to manage.

Read our full step-by-step guide to preparing your company’s tax return 👉

https://www.uniwide.co.uk/step-by-step-guide-to-preparing-your-companys-tax-return/

The way your business is structured determines which taxes apply, how they are paid, and what you owe to HMRC.Sole trade...
15/06/2026

The way your business is structured determines which taxes apply, how they are paid, and what you owe to HMRC.

Sole traders and partners pay income tax and National Insurance on their profits through Self Assessment. Limited companies pay corporation tax, and their owners may then pay tax again personally on dividends and salary.

Comparing the two means looking at the total tax paid by both the business and the individual – not just the headline rates. We help owners weigh these factors before they decide.

Read our full guide to UK business tax below 👇

https://www.uniwide.co.uk/guide-to-business-tax/

UK limited company tax is wider than corporation tax alone.We often see directors focus on the headline profit in the ac...
12/06/2026

UK limited company tax is wider than corporation tax alone.

We often see directors focus on the headline profit in the accounts, but corporation tax is charged on taxable profit after adjustments for disallowable costs and capital allowances.

The accounting reference date also matters – changing it shifts the corporation tax period, payment date and Company Tax Return deadline.

Read the full piece to plan with fewer surprises. 📘

https://www.uniwide.co.uk/how-much-tax-do-uk-limited-companies-pay/

Paying yourself in dividends remains one of the most common ways for limited company directors to take money out of thei...
11/06/2026

Paying yourself in dividends remains one of the most common ways for limited company directors to take money out of their business. The tax rules are straightforward once you understand […]

The post “UK Dividend Tax: Rates, Allowances and How to Pay Yourself ” appeared first on Uniwide Formations .

https://www.uniwide.co.uk/uk-dividend-tax/

UK corporation tax in 2026 – the points directors should not miss.Corporation tax 🇬🇧 is paid by a UK limited company on ...
04/06/2026

UK corporation tax in 2026 – the points directors should not miss.

Corporation tax 🇬🇧 is paid by a UK limited company on taxable profits, not simply on cash left in its bank account. In our work at Uniwide Formations, we often see new directors mix up profit, cash flow and filing dates, which can lead to avoidable penalties.

Key points to know:

• An active company must register with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs within 3 months of becoming active. This can include trading, receiving income or incurring business expenses.

• Current rates are 19% on profits up to £50,000 and 25% above £250,000. Marginal relief applies between those amounts.

• If a company has associated companies under common control, the £50,000 and £250,000 thresholds are divided between them.

• The Company Tax Return is due 12 months after the accounting period ends, but payment is due earlier – 9 months and 1 day after the period ends.

• Records supporting the return must be kept for at least 6 years.

Allowable expenses, capital allowances and reliefs can change the taxable profit figure, so accurate records matter from day one. 📌

Statement of financial position – the company accounts document many directors overlook.A company statement of financial...
15/05/2026

Statement of financial position – the company accounts document many directors overlook.

A company statement of financial position is the formal name for what many people still call a balance sheet. For UK limited companies 🇬🇧, it forms part of the annual accounts filed with Companies House.

At Uniwide Formations, we often see that this document is treated as a filing requirement only. In practice, it can tell directors far more.

It shows the company’s position at one specific date:
• assets – what the company owns
• liabilities – what the company owes
• equity – what belongs to shareholders after liabilities are deducted

The figures must follow the equation:
Assets = Liabilities + Equity

Current assets, such as bank balances, stock, and customer debts, should be read against current liabilities, such as supplier bills, tax due, and short-term loans. This can show whether the company may face pressure paying bills over the next 12 months.

The statement also matters for dividends, borrowing, investor checks, and the directors’ going concern assessment 📄.

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