What is the Most Tax Efficient Salary for 2026/27?

Changes to tax mean that paying yourself as a director is more complex than ever. This blog outlines salary options to consider for 2026/27.

Sam Newton

Co-Founder & Director

April 15, 2026

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3 minutes

Impact of Higher Income on Tax: Thresholds, Bands, and Take-Home Pay Explained

Earning more money is a significant goal for most people but there may be cases where a pay rise can actually leave you worse off.

Sam Newton

Co-Founder & Director

March 2, 2026

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5 minutes

What Salary Should a Company Director Take?

An annual salary of £12,570 with the rest topped up by dividends is considered the standard by many business owners, but why is this?

Jonathan Carr

Director & Co-owner

February 19, 2026

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4 minutes

How to Pay Yourself in Dividends – UK Business Owners

Dividends are a popular remuneration method among company shareholders, partly because they are taxed more lightly than salary.

Jonathan Carr

Director & Co-owner

January 29, 2026

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5 minutes