Salary vs Dividends 2026/27: The Optimal Split for UK Contractors
The most common question every contractor asks. Here's the full calculation: exactly how much to pay yourself in salary, and when to switch to dividends.
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Contractor tax, explained clearly
Plain-English guides to the topics every UK limited company contractor needs to understand, written by an ICAEW chartered accountant. No jargon, no upselling.
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Should You Register for VAT as a Contractor? FRS vs Standard Rate Explained
When you have to register, when voluntary registration is worth it, and why the limited cost trader test makes standard rate the better default for most contractors.
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Income tax, National Insurance, dividend and corporation tax, VAT thresholds, CGT and the pension annual allowance: the key 2026/27 figures in one place.
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