{"id":35130,"date":"2024-08-07T17:18:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T16:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/?p=35130"},"modified":"2025-06-04T11:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:26:59","slug":"small-business-tax-what-do-you-have-to-pay-hmrc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/small-business-tax-what-do-you-have-to-pay-hmrc\/","title":{"rendered":"Small business tax: what do you have to pay HMRC?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Running a small business in the UK comes with its fair share of challenges, and small business tax is just one of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what tax do I have to pay as a small business, you ask? Let&#8217;s break down the different taxes you&#8217;ll owe <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/hmrc\/\">HMRC<\/a> and check out some of the tax reliefs you might be eligible for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s talk about small business tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be wondering what exactly counts as a small business. According to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/annual-accounts\/microentities-small-and-dormant-companies\"> government<\/a>, a small business will usually have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A turnover of \u00a310.2 million or less<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a35.1 million or less on its <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-employed-tax-returns\/bookkeeping\/how-to-read-a-balance-sheet\/\">balance sheet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50 employees or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you can apply for an exemption so your <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/what-are-year-end-accounts\/\">company&#8217;s accounts<\/a> aren&#8217;t audited. You can also choose whether or not to send a copy of your <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/what-is-a-directors-report\/\">directors&#8217; report <\/a>and profit and loss to <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/companies-house\/\">Companies House<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s find out what taxes you\u2019ll need to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corporation Tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/company-tax\/\">Corporation Tax<\/a> is a tax on your limited company\u2019s profits. You\u2019ll need to file a company tax return, also known as a corporate tax return, to find out your <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/pay-corporation-tax\/\">corporation tax bill<\/a>.<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Corporation tax<\/strong> <strong>rates<\/strong> in the 2025\/26 tax year.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Business income (profit)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tax rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u00a350,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a350,000 &#8211; \u00a3250,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19-25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a3250,000+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your accountant will calculate this for you when submitting your corporate tax return. If you don\u2019t have an accountant, <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-company-tax-service\/\">we can put you in touch with one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Value Added Tax (VAT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/vat\/\">VAT<\/a> is a tax on the value added to goods and services. If your small business turnover goes over the VAT registration threshold (\u00a390,000 for 2025\/26), it\u2019s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/registering-for-vat-online-for-your-limited-company\/\">register for VAT<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once registered, you\u2019ll need to charge VAT on your sales and reclaim VAT on your purchases. So, make sure to keep your records tidy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/income-tax\/\">Income tax<\/a> isn\u2019t a tax for your small business, it\u2019s a tax for you as an individual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, who needs to pay it? If you earn a salary over the personal allowance, you\u2019ll need to pay income tax even though you\u2019re a company director. The tax thresholds are exactly the same as any employee in a company.<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>income tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rates in the 2025\/26 tax year \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Income<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tax rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tax band<\/strong><\/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;\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal allowance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a312,571 to \u00a350,270<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic rate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a350,271 to \u00a3125,140<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher rate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over \u00a3125,141<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional rate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Insurance Contributions (NICs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business has employees, you&#8217;ll also need to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/national-insurance\/\">National Insurance <\/a>contributions.&nbsp;<\/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>National Insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rates in the 2025\/26 tax year \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>NI class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Who pays?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>How much?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees earning over \u00a312,570<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8% on earnings between \u00a3242 and \u00a3967 per week<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% if you earn \u00a3967+ per week<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 1A\/1B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voluntary contributions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a317.75 per week<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-employed earning over \u00a312,570<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% on profits between \u00a312,570-\u00a350,270<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% on profits over \u00a350,270<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2025\/26 tax year, businesses will need to pay 15% on <strong>employee earnings<\/strong> over \u00a312,570.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/class-1-national-insurance\/\">Class 1 National Insurance<\/a> contributions as an employee of your company. This will be automatically deducted through payroll. As a small business director, you can decide whether you pay it monthly throughout the year (like employees), or in one lump sum at the end of the tax year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your business run from a commercial property, like an office, shop or warehouse? Then you\u2019ll need to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/business-rates\/\">Business Rates<\/a>. Think of this as a council tax for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Rates are calculated based on your commercial property\u2019s rental value. Your local council will send a bill, and you\u2019ll need to pay this in quarterly instalments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dividend Tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you take <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/dividends\/\">dividends<\/a> as part of your income? Then you\u2019ll need to pay a dividend tax, too!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do get a tax-free allowance, but anything above that is subject to tax.<\/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 rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39.35%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019re a basic rate taxpayer and take \u00a310,000 in dividends, you\u2019ll need to pay tax at the above rates on this. It should be included in your <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/self-assessment\/\">Self Assessment<\/a> tax return so HMRC can calculate how much you\u2019ll need to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capital Gains Tax (CGT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/capital-gains-tax-cgt\/\">Capital Gains Tax<\/a> is a tax you pay when you sell or dispose of an asset for a profit. For small business owners, this could be land, buildings, or even shares in your company.\u00a0The rate of CGT you pay depends on your total taxable income (including the gain) and the type of asset sold.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds a little complicated, right? Your accountant will include this as part of your self assessment tax return, and HMRC will let you know how much you need to pay.<\/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>Capital gains tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rates in the 2025\/26 tax year. It\u2019s paid on profits over the \u00a33,000 CGT allowance \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Type of asset<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Basic rate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Higher rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shares<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential property<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitcoin\/cryptocurrency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am I eligible for tax relief as a small business owner in the UK?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great news, there are a few tax relief options for small businesses in the UK. And they could help to significantly lower your tax bill!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-cta-mini m-yellow m-align-left\">\n    \n    <div class=\"b-cta-mini__content\">\n\n        \n        <h2 class=\"b-cta-mini__title\">Need some friendly assistance?<\/h2>\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"b-cta-mini__body\">\n            <div class=\"b-block-body\"><p>Confused by small business tax? Don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve got you covered! We&#8217;ll match you with an accredited accountant who&#8217;ll assess your situation and offer expert guidance to help you handle all things tax. <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/tax-advice\/\"><b><a href=\"#\" data-js=\"intercom_open\" data-id=\"nkle20ot\" class=\"\"><\/b>Contact us today<b><\/a><\/b><\/a><\/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\">Sign up now<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/apply-for-small-business-rate-relief\/\">Small Business Rates Relief<\/a> (SBRR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SBRR is a government initiative that helps small businesses reduce their Business Rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for SBRR, your property&#8217;s rateable value should be \u00a315,000 or less. If it&#8217;s under \u00a312,000, you could get 100% relief, meaning you don&#8217;t have to pay any Business Rates. If the value is between \u00a312,001 and \u00a315,000, the relief gradually decreases.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have more than one property, you can still qualify for SBRR on your main property. But your other properties must have a rateable value below \u00a32,900, and the total rateable value of all your properties should be under \u00a320,000 (or \u00a328,000 if you\u2019re in London).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/badr-tax\/\">Business Assets Disposal Relief<\/a> (Entrepreneurs&#8217; Relief)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a tax relief for business owners when they sell or dispose of business assets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You would usually pay Capital Gains Tax on the profit of this sale. With Business Asset Disposal Relief, you pay a lower tax rate of just 10% on those profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/sole-trader\/\">sole trader<\/a>, partner, or company director to claim. And you\u2019ll need to own at least 5% of the shares and voting rights in your company if you\u2019re a director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need to have held your assets for at least 2 years, and your business should be your main activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capital Allowances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/capital-allowances\/\">Capital Allowances<\/a> are another tax relief worth taking advantage of if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capital Allowances let you deduct the cost of certain items from your profits before calculating your tax. The <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/annual-investment-allowance-aia\/\">annual investment allowance<\/a> (AIA) is \u00a31m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can claim this on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machinery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business vehicles, like vans, lorries or business cars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some purchases even qualify for a 100% first year allowance. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electric cars and cars with zero CO2 emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant and machinery for gas refuelling stations, like storage tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas, biogas and hydrogen refuelling equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero-emission goods vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment for EV charging points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/allowable-expenses-for-limited-company-directors\/\">Limited Companies can claim Capital Allowances<\/a> as part of their corporate tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-yellow m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need a hand with small business tax?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re feeling a little lost in the world of small business tax. We\u2019ve got your back.<br \/>\nWe can put you in touch with a tax pro who can help you get to grips with tax and reliefs. They\u2019ll even sort your year-end accounts and corporate tax return for a one-off, affordable price. <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-company-tax-service\/\">Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running a small business in the UK comes with its fair share of challenges, and small business tax is just one of them. So, what tax do I have to pay as a small business, you ask? 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