{"id":14047,"date":"2025-02-18T00:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T22:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kairos-k.uk\/?p=14047"},"modified":"2025-02-18T03:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T01:47:43","slug":"how-to-calculate-corporation-tax-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kairos-k.uk\/en\/how-to-calculate-corporation-tax-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to calculate Corporation Tax in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is UK Corporation Tax?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Corporation tax is a fundamental part of running a limited company in the UK. It is the tax that companies pay on their profits – the income left over after deducting all allowable business expenses and costs.<\/span><\/p>

Every limited company in the UK has to register and pay corporation tax on its profits, whether it’s a small start-up or a large corporation. The tax applies to profits from trading (trading profits), investments and selling assets for more than they cost (capital gains).<\/span><\/p>

A company\u00a0 based in the UK must pay corporation tax on all the money it makes, whether it is from activities in the UK or elsewhere. However, if your company is based overseas and only has an office or branch in the UK, you will only pay tax on the profits you make from your UK activities.<\/span><\/p>

The system operates on a self-assessment basis, meaning that businesses are responsible for calculating their own tax liability, reporting it to HMRC and ensuring that they pay the correct amount on time. It is therefore essential that business owners understand their obligations and keep accurate financial records throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to Register and When to Pay Corporation Tax<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When you first start your company or begin making money, you’ll need to let HMRC know you’re here. They give you three months to register for Corporation Tax, so there’s no need to rush on day one. Most business owners do this right when they set up their company, and it’s pretty straightforward.<\/span><\/p>

Now let’s talk about timing, because this is where people often get confused. Your company has what’s called a ‘year end’ – think of it as your company’s birthday.From this date you have two important deadlines to remember.You’ve got 9 months and a day to pay your tax bill and 12 months to file your tax return.<\/span><\/p>

For example, if your company’s year ends on 31 March 2024, you’ll have to pay your tax by 1 January 2025 and file your return by 31 March 2025. It may seem like a long time, but it’s good to keep these dates in mind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0Large (annual taxable profits in excess of \u00a31.5 million) and very large (annual taxable profits in excess of \u00a320 million) companies in the UK are required to pay their corporation tax in quarterly installments rather than in a single annual payment. <\/span>This system is known as Quarterly Instalment Payments <\/span><\/a>(QIPs).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Corporation Tax is Calculated <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Corporation tax in the UK is not a simple flat rate for all companies. Instead, it depends on the level of profits and whether your company qualifies for marginal relief.<\/span><\/p>

Corporation Tax Rates (2023\/24 onward)<\/span><\/p>