Director Salary Guides
Expert insights and updates on tax-efficient salary strategies for UK company directors.
Dividend Tax Rates 2026/27: The New Rates Explained
The dividend tax rates rose on 6 April 2026. Full breakdown of the new 10.75% and 35.75% rates, the £500 allowance, and worked examples for company directors.
Employment Allowance 2026/27: Eligibility, How to Claim & the £10,500 Limit
Everything employers and directors need to know about the £10,500 Employment Allowance in 2026/27 — who qualifies, who's excluded, and how to claim it through payroll.
What Is the Minimum Director Salary in the UK? (2026/27)
There's no legal minimum salary for most company directors — but going below certain thresholds costs you State Pension credits. The key numbers for 2026/27.
Director's Loan Accounts Explained: Rules, Tax and the Overdrawn Trap
How director's loan accounts work, the Section 455 charge (now 35.75% on new loans), the 9-month repayment rule, and when a loan beats salary or dividends.
Director Pension Contributions: The Most Tax-Efficient Way to Extract Profit?
Employer pension contributions escape both income tax and National Insurance entirely. How limited company directors can use them alongside salary and dividends in 2026/27.
Salary vs Dividends 2026/27: How UK Directors Should Pay Themselves
A practical guide to salary and dividends for UK limited company directors. Understand why most directors use a combination and the trade-offs involved.
Optimal Director Salary 2026/27: Early Projections
Based on the threshold freeze policy, here's what directors can expect for the 2026/27 tax year. Includes projected thresholds and planning advice.
Threshold Freeze Until 2028: Impact on Director Salaries
How the frozen tax thresholds until 2028 affect UK company directors. Understand fiscal drag and what it means for your salary strategy.
Salary vs Dividends: Tax Comparison for Directors 2025/26
Detailed calculations comparing salary and dividends at different income levels. See exactly how much you can save with the right extraction strategy.
£6,500 vs £12,570 Director Salary: Which Is Better?
Compare the two most common director salary levels and learn which option saves the most tax for your limited company.
Employment Allowance for Single Director Companies
Can single director companies claim Employment Allowance? Learn the eligibility rules and how it affects your optimal salary.
Optimal Director Salary 2025/26: What's Changed?
A comprehensive guide to the optimal salary for directors in 2025/26, including key threshold changes and what it means for your take-home pay.
How to Pay Yourself as a Director: Complete UK Guide
Learn about salary, dividends, pension contributions, and the most tax-efficient ways to extract money from your limited company.
Director National Insurance: Annual Basis Explained
Understand how director National Insurance is calculated differently from regular employees and what it means for your salary planning.