Free Masterclass: Company Tax & Dividends for New Directors

Join our free 45-minute masterclass and get clarity on your obligations and opportunities

When you set up your limited company, you probably didn’t do it to spend your evenings reading tax guides. But if you want to run a tax-efficient business and avoid costly mistakes, it’s worth getting a proper understanding of the rules around company tax, expenses, and how to pay yourself as a director.

To help you get off on the right foot, I’m running a free 45-minute online masterclass for new UK company owners. Whether you've just formed your company or you're about to take the leap, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward.

In plain English (no tax jargon, I promise), we’ll walk through the key things every new company director needs to know:

• Company tax compliance
  What to register for, when to file, and how to stay on the right side of HMRC.
• Allowable expenses
  What your company can pay for and what it can’t. We’ll cover common deductions like home office costs, software, phones, travel, and more.
• Director remuneration
  What’s the most tax-efficient way to pay yourself? We'll explain how to strike the right balance between salary and dividends.
• Dividends vs salary
  We'll bust some myths and help you avoid common traps, like illegal dividends, missed allowances, and NI issues.
• Q&A
  You’ll have a chance to ask your own questions at the end of the session.

This is a live session, not a sales pitch and you’ll walk away with a much clearer picture of your tax responsibilities and options.

If you’re like most new company directors, you’ve probably asked questions like:

• “How much tax will my company pay?”
• “What counts as an allowable expense?”
• “Should I register for VAT straight away?”
• “How do I take money out of the company without triggering unnecessary tax?”
• “What’s the difference between my money and the company’s money?”

These are exactly the questions we’ll tackle in the session so you can stop second-guessing and start focusing on your business.

We’re running multiple sessions over the coming weeks, and it’s completely free to attend. You just need to register in advance.

This session is perfect if:

• You’ve recently set up a UK limited company
• You’re the sole director (or part of a small team)
• You want to understand your tax position without getting buried in jargon
• You’re working with an accountant, but want to be better informed

I’m Richard Jackson, founder of RPJ Accountancy. I’ve spent nearly 20 years helping UK company owners stay compliant and tax-efficient. I’ve also made the leap from corporate to startup myself, so I understand the learning curve first-hand.

This masterclass is part of our commitment to helping UK business owners build strong, sustainable companies without getting tripped up by tax.