If you're operating as a sole trader, you can contribute to a personal pension scheme.
If you're a limited company director, you can make pension contributions as an individual (as an employee), as well as through your company (as an employer). For the latter option, your pension contributions are paid directly from your business bank account.
<p>If you're operating as a <a href="https://goforma.com/limited-company/what-is-a-sole-trader" target="_blank">sole trader</a>, you can contribute to a personal pension scheme.<br></p><p>If you're a <a href="https://www.goforma.com/limited-company/what-is-a-limited-company" target="_blank">limited company</a> director, you can make pension contributions as an individual (as an employee), as well as through your company (as an employer). For the latter option, your pension contributions are paid directly from your <a href="https://www.goforma.com/limited-company#best-business-bank-account" target="_blank">business bank account</a>.</p>
Our small business accounting guide walks through absolutely everything you need to know if you're considering starting a limited company. From different taxes, limited company advantages/ disadvantages, how to pay yourself, and what your key filing requirements are.
- When to register a Ltd company
- When to register for VAT
- How to take money out of your company
- Dividend tax rates
- Limited company expenses & corporation tax
- Annual accounts and deadlines
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