Tax and bookkeeping in the UK
Guides for limited companies, directors and sole traders in the UK: Self Assessment, corporation tax, dividends, VAT and Making Tax Digital. Every amount dated, with its legal basis.
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Self Assessment for company directors: dividends and 31 January 2027
Being a director does not on its own mean a tax return. Dividends over £10,000, other untaxed income or a notice from HMRC do. The 2025/26 return and the tax are due by 31 January 2027, at 8.75% on dividends; from 2026/27 the rate is 10.75%. With a worked example.