What is the annual salary generally used to cover the legal minimum wage ? I have used 9K for years which I think is now not enough.
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If your a director you don't have to pay the minimum wage to yourself or family members. HTH.Originally posted by rootsnall View PostWhat is the annual salary generally used to cover the legal minimum wage ? I have used 9K for years which I think is now not enough.Comment
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Ta. Suppose I could of worked that out ! I'm might really treat myself and go for 12K.Originally posted by ctdctd View Post£5.52 per hour - or £10764 PA for a 37.5 hour weekComment
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That's what I do. £1k / month.Originally posted by rootsnall View PostTa. Suppose I could of worked that out ! I'm might really treat myself and go for 12K.
Yes its not the MOST tax efficent way but its still fairly tax efficent and means I only have to take divis every 12 months.Comment
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Rightly or wrongly I think it's always been looked on as a good idea for hector avoidance.Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostIf your a director you don't have to pay the minimum wage to yourself or family members. HTH.Comment
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