If you have a LTD and took all as salary rather than sal and divs, can you change you salary amount month on month in line with the income you recieve into the ltd ? I would of thought you can but Im not sure, would it screw up the PAYE side of things though in terms of working out what they think you should pay each month ?
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Changing Salary Monthly LTD
Collapse
X
-
-
Probably easier to keep the salary constant and then specify a bonus which varies with profit. Or just have a single bonus at the end of the year to drain the extra profit out. -
Assuming the cash is there, you can pay whatever salary you wish and this can be changed every month if necessary.Originally posted by Bumfluff View PostIf you have a LTD and took all as salary rather than sal and divs, can you change you salary amount month on month in line with the income you recieve into the ltd ? I would of thought you can but Im not sure, would it screw up the PAYE side of things though in terms of working out what they think you should pay each month ?
However, this does not sound very tax efficient but no doubt you know this?
AlanComment
-
Having worked on commission-based payroll applications ("multiply the first 10 sales each month by the salesman's number of years with the company. Multiply the next 15 by his shoe size, unless it's Double Dutch Week, in which case..."): yes you can vary it every payment period. And yes it can do your nut in, especially when you mess things up 1 month and have to sort them out retrospectively the next.Comment
-
Isnt it the only option though assuming you fail IR35 ? I know I can pay some into a pension but how can I make more tax efficient ?Originally posted by Nixon Williams View PostAssuming the cash is there, you can pay whatever salary you wish and this can be changed every month if necessary.
However, this does not sound very tax efficient but no doubt you know this?
Alan
Comment
-
If you fail IR35 then most of your income does have to be paid as salary, although do not forget the 5% allowance, legitimate expenses, pension contributions etc.Originally posted by Bumfluff View PostIsnt it the only option though assuming you fail IR35 ? I know I can pay some into a pension but how can I make more tax efficient ?
AlanComment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- What did Spring Statement 2026 say about mortgages? Today 07:29
- Rachel Reeves overlooks contractors in ‘thin’ Spring Statement 2026 Yesterday 07:15
- Spring Statement 2026: chancellor’s full speech Mar 3 21:03
- Unlike today’s ‘boring’ Spring Statement 2026, Make Work Pay is transformative for contractors Mar 3 07:45
- Here’s Joint & Several Liability’s big misconception, and 5 key risks Mar 2 06:59
- How to run a limited company — efficiently: smarter profit strategies Feb 27 07:13
- IR35 & Mutuality of Obligation in 2026/27: Explainer for Contractors Feb 26 07:32
- Post Office hit with ‘crazy’ £104million HMRC bill for IR35 failings Feb 25 07:03
- IR35 & Right of Substitution in 2026/27: Explainer for Contractors Feb 24 06:59
- Why Rupert Lowe MP’s Restore Britain has it wrong on IR35 Feb 23 07:21

Comment