VIEW PACKAGES 01925 644 424 Services Contractor Resources About Clients How to Take Money Out of Your Limited Company DOWNLOAD YOUR LIMITED COMPANY GUIDE SJD Accountancy > Resources > Limited Company > How to Take Money Out of Your Limited Company Many contractors choose to become a limited company director, as it can be significantly more tax-efficient than working through an umbrella company, or as a sole trader. As a limited company director, you have access to a variety of methods to maximise your take-home pay. So, after taking the leap into contracting, the last thing you want to do is give away too much of your hard-earned cash by working in a non-tax efficient way. When it comes to paying yourself, there’s a few ways you can do this: Salary Director’s loan Reimbursement of expenses Dividend payments Of course, the method must be right for you and your circumstances. To help you make a well-informed decision, we’ve explained everything you need to know. Download our free Limited Company Guide Find out all you need to know about contracting through a limited company with our free guide. Where did you hear about us? I found you on Google/Bing/Yahoo I’m a current client A friend told me about you I saw your adverts online A recruiter told me about you I’m a previous client Other Would you like to chat to a specialist? Yes please No thanks Would you like more great content by email? Yes, I’d like you to email me No thanks, I have enough content We want you to know exactly how our service works and why we need your details. Please read our Privacy Policy before you continue. Salary As a permanent employee, you earn an annual salary and typically get paid once per month. This is subject to Income Tax deductions and National Insurance contributions, as well as any other deductions that apply to you. If you are a limited company director, it's your responsibility to draw your own salary. Transferring your salary from your business bank to your own personal account is relatively straightforward. Most of your income won't usually come from a salary, but it's a useful method in providing you with a monthly wage. To begin paying yourself a salary, your limited company must be registered with HMRC. The personal allowance is currently set at £12,750 (2021/22). Providing you have no other means of income throughout the tax year, it's possible to draw a salary up to this threshold without having to pay Income Tax. Director's loan A director's loan is when is when you get money from your company that is not: A salary, dividend or expense payment Money that you have previously paid into or loaned the company Records must be made of any directors loans made or paid back into the company, and taxes are sometimes applicable. Reimbursement of expenses Any cost which you have incurred personally, which has been made exclusively for the purpose of your business, can be claimed as a legitimate business expense. Whilst your business will receive tax relief on these expenses, you will also be able to reimburse yourself personally. The main bulk of these expenses typically include business miles, insurance and equipment, but can include any necessary costs. Although business expenses are unlikely to make up a large portion of your take-home pay, this is a useful way to maximise your tax efficiency. Dividend payments Once your limited company has started making a profit, these profits will be subject to Corporation Tax of 19% (2021/22), but the remainder can be paid to directors and shareholders in the form of dividends. This is a way of dividing up the company's profits and distributing them based on the percentage of the company they own. Dividends can be paid at any point during the financial year, providing there are profits available. It is entirely your choice as to when and how much you pay. To take dividends out of your limited company, you will firstly need to hold a meeting with your company directors to declare the dividend. A dividend voucher must also be given to each shareholder, outlining the dividend paid. Contact SJD Accountancy We've been providing expert accountancy advice and helping contractors to focus on doing what they do best since 1992. Call us on: Most Popular Pages If you need any further help or advice try these most popular links. FINDING A CONTRACT GUIDE TAKE HOME PAY CALCULATOR IR35 GUIDE FOR CONTRACTORS Back to top Contact Us 01925 644 424 Useful Links Terms & Conditions Recruiters Privacy Modern Slavery Copyright SJD Accountancy 2021. All rights reserved. SJD Accountancy Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales. Company Registration Number 06277058. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Reject