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Written by James Whitfield · Updated August 2026 · Checked against 2026/27 HMRC rates · Editorial standards · Methodology

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The limited company tax calculator turns this guidance into a concrete estimate for corporation tax, dividends and personal take-home, based on 2026/27 HMRC rates.

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