running a ltd companyEverything you need to know about Becoming a Ltd Company and running it with confidence
Learn how to pay yourself tax-efficiently, stay compliant as a company director, and confidently manage your company finances to make smarter business decisions.
In this course you will learn…
Understanding how limited companies work and key legal responsibilities
Managing company finances, taxes, and reporting with confidence
Learning tax-efficient ways to pay yourself from your company
Understanding directors, dividends, and limited company bookkeeping basics
Everything You Need to Run Your Limited Company With Confidence
Get instant access to practical, expert-led training designed to help you understand limited company finances, stay compliant with HMRC and Companies House requirements, and confidently manage your business as a company director.
Welcome & Introduction — 6 min — Becoming a limited company owner with confidence
What Is a Limited Company? — 6 min — Understanding how limited companies differ from sole traders
Directors vs Shareholders Explained — 7 min — Roles, responsibilities & ownership made simple
Understanding Limited Liability — 7 min — Protecting yourself and separating personal finances
When to Switch from Sole Trader to Limited — 8 min — Knowing when incorporation makes financial sense
Industries That Should Operate as Limited Companies — 11 min — Businesses that commonly benefit from incorporation
How to Form a Limited Company — 10 min — Setting your company up correctly from the start
Switching from Sole Trader to Limited — 8 min — Step-by-step transition guidance
Business Bank Accounts — 8 min — Separating personal and company finances properly
Director’s Current Account Explained — 8 min — Understanding money between you and your company
Invoices & Business Essentials — 7 min — What your company invoices must include
Your Legal Obligations as a Director — 6 min — Understanding compliance and director responsibilities
What Changes When You Become Limited — 8 min — Key financial and legal differences explained
Reporting & Filing Obligations — 9 min — HMRC and Companies House deadlines made simple
Paying Yourself as a Director — 6 min — Salary, dividends & tax-efficient income planning
Managing Payroll for Employees — 7 min — Paying staff correctly through your company
Expenses in a Limited Company — 5 min — Claimable expenses and company-specific rules
VAT for Limited Companies — 3 min — Understanding VAT responsibilities and registration basics
Understanding Company Profit — 6 min — Simple profit calculations for limited companies
Corporation Tax Explained — 7 min — How company tax works and what to expect
Dividends Explained — 7 min — Taking profits from your company correctly
Working Out Corporation Tax — 6 min — Step-by-step corporation tax calculations
Perks, Benefits & Extras — 7 min — Pensions, insurance & allowable company benefits
Self Assessment for Directors — 7 min — Your personal tax return responsibilities explained
Bank Pots & Tax Planning — 7 min — Setting aside money for taxes with confidence
Course Wrap-Up — 7 min — Final recap, next steps & running your company confidently
This course explains what becoming a Ltd company really means and whether it’s right for you. It breaks down the differences between self-employed and Ltd, and what changes once you incorporate. It helps you make informed decisions with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No - this course is designed for beginners and explained in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
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No - the course is helpful for both new and existing limited company directors who want more clarity and confidence managing their company finances and responsibilities.
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You’ll receive 12 months access to the course.
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Many business owners still choose to work with an accountant, but this course helps you understand your finances so you can make more informed decisions and feel more in control.
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Yes - you’ll learn how salaries, dividends, and director payments work in a simple, practical way.