From: Tax Efficiency for English Limited Companies: A Complete Architecture

Review your current salary-to-dividend ratio.

As dividend allowances shrink and tax rates for higher bands shift, the 'optimal' split is a moving target. A strategy that worked in 2023 may be inefficient in 2025.

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Consult with a qualified accountant to run a simulation of your income extraction under the 2026/27 tax rules.

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A director's salary of £12,570 per annum is a common benchmark for tax efficiency.

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Employer pension contributions are corporation tax-deductible and can be highly tax-efficient.

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The tax-free dividend allowance for the 2026/27 tax year is set at £500.

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