About the Course

Gain the knowledge you need to maximise your earnings and pay yourself tax-efficiently while complying with HMRC regulations.  Note: The information in this course is directed at and intended for Director-shareholders of limited companies only.

What You'll Learn

Key differences between a salary and a dividend Tax implications of each National Insurance (NI), personal allowances & pension considerations How to make informed, tax-efficient financial decisions as a company director or shareholder

Meet Team Streamline

At Streamline Accountants, we believe that understanding your business finances shouldn't be complicated. That’s why we’ve created a series of bite-sized digital courses—designed to give business owners clear, practical guidance on key financial and tax topics, without the jargon. With years of experience supporting sole traders, limited companies, and growing teams, our expert-led content helps you stay compliant, save money, and make smarter financial decisions. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, our goal is simple: to make accounting easier, clearer, and more accessible for you.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 14 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Salary and Dividends

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to the course!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Navigate This Course

  2. 2

    Salary

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is a Salary?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Salaries: This or That?

  3. 3

    Dividends

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Dividends and Tax Rates

  4. 4

    Tax Rates: Dividends vs. Salary

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Dividends vs. Salary Part One

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Dividend vs. Salary Part Two

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Let's Check You understand The Differences: Dividends vs Salary

  5. 5

    FAQs

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Does a Director have to take a salary?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Should I increase my salary or top up my pension?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      What's Best for Me? A Working Example

  6. 6

    Course Recap

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Recap

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Summary Download

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Completion

Take the guesswork out of running your business.

Our short online courses are here to help you understand the essentials — tax, structure, and strategy — so you can grow with confidence.

£10.00

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