Buying shares under Ltd. Co. name

[vhadiant]

I have some cash that I would prefer to invest in shares rather than taking it out as dividend. It won't be much but a start.

Any caveat doing this? Can some one reccommend online broker that can be used by limited company?

[Turion]

I do that using TD Waterhouse Ltd co trading account. Now maybe a good time, who knows. I only know I'm well down at the mo

[moorfield]

We've done this thread several times already. SIPPs are another way to go.

[minstrel]

Don't forget you will get taxed on all Capital Gains if you buy through the company.

If you buy the shares as an individual you have around £9k per year CGT exemption.

[electronicfur]

Your company doesn't have a Capital Gains allowance to use, but your company wont be taxed on the dividends received.

[Hex]

Your company doesn't have a Capital Gains allowance to use, but your company wont be taxed on the dividends received.

True, but you still have to pay corporation tax on any dividends received - they become part of your company income.

[dude69]

True, but you still have to pay corporation tax on any dividends received - they become part of your company income.

no you don't