Your Accounting Questions Answered
How long do I need to keep my business records?
Ltd Company records must be kept for 6 years from the last date of the financial year they relate to.
How much dividend can I vote?
Company Directors can vote dividends up to the amount of ‘Retained Profit’ in the company.
How much dividend can I take?
It is important to understand that there is a difference between what has been voted and a dividend paid.
What is P11d?
P11d is a report that HMRC requires to be done annually on Directors' and Employees' Expenses and Benefits.
What is Flat Rate VAT?
Flat Rate VAT is a VAT scheme that allows you to calculate the VAT you pass on to HMRC in a different way to the Standard Scheme.
What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounts?
The simplest explanation is that bookkeeping is a stage on the way to creating accounts.
What is the Director's Loan Account?
The Director’s Loan Account is a running tally of what the company owes to the Director.
What is a dividend?
A dividend is a distribution of profits after tax by a company to its shareholders.
