Limited Company Guide

Terms of Use

All calculator outputs are estimates based on published HMRC rates and a simplified model. They are for planning and comparison purposes only and are not tax, accounting or financial advice.

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

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1. Use of the estimates
2. Accuracy and updates

Use of the estimates

Results are produced by applying HMRC-published rates to user-provided inputs. The model covers standard scenarios and does not reflect every individual company tax complexity, associated company situation, benefit-in-kind position or employment arrangement.

You should not use these estimates as the basis for a company tax return, formal remuneration policy, legal arrangement or professional advice. For company tax filing or extraction planning at significant values, consult a qualified accountant.

Accuracy and updates

Rates and thresholds are reviewed and updated at each Budget and at the start of each new tax year. Source links to GOV.UK are provided so you can verify the current position independently.

Use the calculator

Estimate your limited company tax

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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