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Salary vs dividends: a quick guide for small business owners

by Charlie Sammonds June 18, 2026
written by Charlie Sammonds

TL;DR: Most limited company directors pay themselves using a mix of salary and dividends. Salary is paid through payroll and treated as a business cost. Dividends are paid to shareholders …

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Sole trader vs limited company vs partnership: what’s the difference?

by Charlie Sammonds June 18, 2026
written by Charlie Sammonds

TL;DR: A sole trader structure is simple to run, but you are personally responsible for business debts. A limited company is a separate legal entity with more admin, but it …

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How much cash should a business keep vs invest?

by Charlie Sammonds June 18, 2026
written by Charlie Sammonds

TL;DR: The right “keep vs invest” split comes down to one question: how confident are you that you won’t need the money soon? Start by ringfencing taxes and near-term obligations, …

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Corporation Tax basics for small businesses (and what affects the bill)

by Charlie Sammonds June 18, 2026
written by Charlie Sammonds

Corporation Tax basics for small businesses (and what affects the bill) TL;DR: Corporation Tax is paid by limited companies on taxable profits. Your bill is influenced by revenue, allowable costs, …

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How to set aside money for VAT & Corporation Tax (without wrecking your cash flow)

by Charlie Sammonds June 18, 2026
written by Charlie Sammonds

TL;DR: If you’re VAT-registered or pay Corporation Tax, the safest habit is to treat tax money as already spent. A simple system is to estimate what you owe, ring-fence it …

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