{"id":34475,"date":"2024-06-28T17:57:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T16:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/?p=34475"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:35:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:35:37","slug":"filing-a-director-self-assessment-tax-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/filing-a-director-self-assessment-tax-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need to file a director Self Assessment tax return?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/company-director\/\">company director<\/a> in the UK, you might be wondering about your tax obligations &#8211; like whether or not you need to file a director Self Assessment tax return. Oh, the joy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But seriously, getting it right is important. And filing a Self Assessment tax return isn&#8217;t just for the self-employed. <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/limited-company\/\">Limited company<\/a> directors might need to file too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive into the details to help you understand whether you need to file a Self Assessment tax return. And how to go about it if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-cta-mini m-blue m-align-left\">\n    \n    <div class=\"b-cta-mini__content\">\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"b-cta-mini__body\">\n            <div class=\"b-block-body\"><p><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"0\">Our <strong>Making Tax Digital (MTD) software<\/strong> for landlords and sole-traders with built-in accountant support is now live. <strong>First month for free!<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><!-- notionvc: 227cc3b6-c5da-4b2e-bf21-eb65dbbc1eac --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accountant-led onboarding &amp; support<\/li>\n<li>Simple-to-use software<\/li>\n<li>Affordable pricing options \u2013 from \u00a324.99\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"b-cta-mini__action\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/mtd-for-itsa\/\" class=\"c-button m-large  m-mobile-fullwidth\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-cta-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What exactly is a Self Assessment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people think that <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/self-assessment\/\">Self Assessment<\/a> is just how HMRC collects Income Tax from those who are employed (on <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/paye\/\">PAYE<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While that\u2019s true, it can also be used to report untaxed income such as <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/dividends\/\">dividends<\/a>, rental income, and additional earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just being a company director doesn&#8217;t mean you automatically need to file a Self Assessment tax return, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wait, are you classified as self-employed if you\u2019re a director?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope, being a company director doesn\u2019t make you self-employed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directors are often employees of their companies, getting paid through PAYE. If this is your only means of income, you probably won\u2019t need to file a Self Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you might still need to file a Self Assessment if certain criteria apply to you. We\u2019ve outlined this below, so make sure you take note. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-cta-mini m-blue m-align-left\">\n    \n    <div class=\"b-cta-mini__content\">\n\n        \n        <h2 class=\"b-cta-mini__title\">Filing your company tax return<\/h2>\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"b-cta-mini__body\">\n            <div class=\"b-block-body\"><p>Remember, as a company director, you&#8217;ll probably also need to file a company tax return. Taxfix can help! Get your company taxes sorted for a one-off, fixed price. Easy, as always.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"b-cta-mini__action\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/assessment\/companyReturn\" class=\"c-button m-large  m-mobile-fullwidth\">Get Started<\/a>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-cta-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, do I need to file a Self Assessment tax return as a company director?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common misconception is that <strong>all<\/strong> directors must file a Self Assessment tax return. This isn\u2019t true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all your income is PAYE and you have no other untaxed income (such as dividend payments), you probably don\u2019t need to file one. But we do recommend you check the below criteria just to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to file a Self Assessment tax return if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HMRC issues you a notice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You receive dividend payments from your company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have other sources of income<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-cta-mini m-blue m-align-left\">\n    \n    <div class=\"b-cta-mini__content\">\n\n        \n        <h2 class=\"b-cta-mini__title\">Still not sure?<\/h2>\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"b-cta-mini__body\">\n            <div class=\"b-block-body\"><p>Get professional tax advice from an accredited accountant. They&#8217;ll help you figure out the best and most tax-efficient solution to your tax situation!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"b-cta-mini__action\">\n\n            <a data-js=\"openAuth\" data-location=\"\" data-view=\"signup\" href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/assessment\/signup\" class=\"gtm-get-started-button c-button  m-large\" onClick=\"javascript:setVariant('taxConsultation');\">Get tax advice<\/a>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-cta-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Why have HMRC issued me a notice that I need to file a Self Assessment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If HMRC have issued you a notice, you\u2019ll need to file a Self Assessment tax return. This is because HMRC believes you\u2019re required to file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think they\u2019ve done so wrongly, it\u2019s best to speak with HMRC directly or chat with your accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What do dividend payments have to do with directors and Self Assessment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/shareholder\/\">shareholder<\/a> of your company, you can pay yourself a share of the company\u2019s profits. This is known as a dividend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many directors receive dividends as they\u2019re taxed at a lower rate than <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/income-tax\/\">income tax<\/a>. This makes them a tax-efficient way to get paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax due on dividend payments isn\u2019t taxed at source like your salary (PAYE). If your dividends exceed the  tax-free <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/dividend-allowance\/\">dividend allowance<\/a>, you need to report this income via Self Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much you\u2019ll pay depends on your tax bracket:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bTake a look at the table below to see what you might owe in the current tax year.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-neutral m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <p><b>Dividend tax rates <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the 2025\/26 tax year. The dividend allowance is currently \u00a3500 \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Income<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tax band<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tax rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u00a312,570<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal allowance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a312,571 \u2013 \u00a350,270<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.75%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a350,271 \u2013 \u00a3125,140<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33.75%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a3125,140+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional 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class=\"sc-jeqYYF fOQSYu\"><li class=\"sc-cCcYRi TgcgA\"><div class=\"sc-iUKrWq jFZeFw\">Your dividend profits<\/div><div class=\"sc-efQUeY cGxXVa\">\u00a33,000<\/div><\/li><li class=\"sc-cCcYRi hPEaJy\"><div class=\"sc-iUKrWq jFZeFw\">Dividend tax to pay<\/div><div class=\"sc-efQUeY cGxXVa\">\u00a3219<\/div><div class=\"sc-jcFkyM jRsQZY\"><div class=\"sc-caiKgP bVZKxP\">\u00a3500 tax-free dividend allowance <div class=\"sc-eJwXpk byFCvI\"><span data-hint-default=\"In this tax year, you can make up to \u00a3500 profit tax-free\"><div class=\"sc-nVjpj eKPbQR\">?<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sc-cCcYRi hBbrsS\"><div class=\"sc-iUKrWq deKGkd\">Profit after tax<\/div><div class=\"sc-efQUeY jpRyzu\"><div class=\"sc-hiwReK ePeGmo\">\u00a32,781<svg width=\"90\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 90 9\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M88.7252 3.17505C88.7252 3.17505 57.0997 -2.90497 1.32031 7.71404\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" 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alt=\"Illustration\" class=\"sc-dlVyqM lhOciq\"><div class=\"sc-kfPtPH\"><div class=\"sc-fKVsgm kAXsua\">Calculation details<\/div><div class=\"sc-bBHwJV jdTgMA\"><span>Click here<\/span> to show how we&#8217;ve calculated your taxes<\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"sc-iwjezw jVHDsA\"><div class=\"sc-cTApHj\"><div class=\"c-body m-smaller\"><h2>How your dividend tax is calculated<\/h2><p>Tax on dividends is calculated pretty much the same way as tax on any other income.<\/p><p>The biggest difference is the tax rates &#8211; instead of the usual 20%, 40%, 45% (depending on your tax band), you&#8217;ll be taxed at 8.75%, 33.75%, and 39.35%.<\/p><p>The numbers look strange but the reason is simple: the company paying you those dividends already paid corporate tax, so you&#8217;re paying the difference.<\/p><p>This is mostly relevant if you own your company and you&#8217;re trying to decide the best way to pay yourself: dividends or salary. Keep in mind that if you pay from your salary, you also need to pay National Insurance.<\/p><p>In your case you earned <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a33,000<\/strong> in dividends and <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a329,000<\/strong> in other income (this can be salary, rent, etc.).<\/p><h3>Dividend Tax<\/h3><p>You don&#8217;t pay any dividend tax on the first <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a3500<\/strong> you make in dividends.<\/p><p>You pay 8.75% on the next <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a32,500<\/strong><\/p><p>Call HMRC on 0300 200 3300 so they can change your tax code &#8211; you&#8217;ll pay the dividend tax through your salary or pension.<\/p><p>If you normally file a tax return, you can also pay dividend tax through it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n        <!-- END Default calc code -->\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div> <!-- .c-container -->\n<\/div> <!-- .c-block-calculator -->\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Other sources of income<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have other sources of income as a director, you\u2019ll also need to file a Self assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other sources of income could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/landlord-tax-returns\/tax-on-rental-income\/\">Rental income<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelance work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/investor-capital-gains-tax-returns\/trading\/how-much-is-tax-on-investment-income\/\">Investments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, more! Read all the possible scenarios in our <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-assessment-basics\/who-needs-to-file-a-tax-return\/\">who needs to file tax guide<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s get into how you can file your tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there any exceptions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t meet the above criteria, then you\u2019re off the hook. You won\u2019t need to file a director Self Assessment. Yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your income is taxed at source and you have no other sources of income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You haven\u2019t received a notice from HMRC to file a return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to register for Self Assessment as a company director<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know you need to file a Self Assessment, you&#8217;ll be happy to hear that getting started is pretty easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First up, you\u2019ll need to register with HMRC. You can do this online. Head to the HMRC website to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-for-self-assessment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register for Self Assessment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HMRC will then send you a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). Keep this handy so you can sign in later. You\u2019ll then receive an activation code in the post. 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You might need:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/p60\/\">P60<\/a> (end-of-year certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/p45\/\">P45<\/a> (if you\u2019ve left a job)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend vouchers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank statements or records of other income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Taxfix to file, here\u2019s a guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/my-taxscouts-account\/self-assessment-tax-return-documents\/\">what documents you need when filing a director Self Assessment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete the return online<\/strong>:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your HMRC online account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your tax return<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit your return: <\/strong>Make sure you submit your tax return by the <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-assessment-basics\/uk-tax-year-dates-and-filing-deadlines\/\">31st January deadline<\/a> for online returns<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-cta-mini m-blue m-align-left\">\n    \n    <div class=\"b-cta-mini__content\">\n\n        \n        <h2 class=\"b-cta-mini__title\">Get help with your company director Self Assessment<\/h2>\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"b-cta-mini__body\">\n            <div class=\"b-block-body\"><p>Filing your tax return can be a little complicated, so you might prefer to hire an accountant.<\/p>\n<p>From \u00a3119 all in, we&#8217;ll match you with an accredited accountant who will <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-assessment-tax-returns\/\">file your tax return<\/a> for you. 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