Salary, dividends or pension? Plan how you pay yourself.
A plain-English guide for directors and shareholders of UK private limited companies, for the 2026/27 tax year.
- How much salary to take after the employer National Insurance changes
- What the higher dividend rates from April 2026 mean for you
- When an employer pension contribution can work better than a dividend
- Director's loans, company benefits, and selling or closing your company
Written by the adviser you would speak to
Ishmael Bangura FFAManaging Partner, IB&Co Accountants, Canary Wharf
Ishmael Bangura FFA is a qualified tax adviser and Fellow Financial Accountant with a finance degree and about 15 years' experience, including earlier corporate roles. He has helped more than 950 clients. IB&Co Accountants is regulated by the IFA and IPA.
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