When it comes to property investment, savvy investors are increasingly turning to limited companies.
The advantages go well beyond tax efficiency. Property investors can unlock greater returns, simplified estate planning, and seamless group investments. Here’s a look at just some of the unparalleled potential that awaits your next property investment when using a buy-to-let limited company.
Investing through a limited company can be more tax-efficient compared to investing in your personal name. Limited companies are subject to Corporation Tax of 19% on profits up to £50,000, while personal investments can face Income Tax rates of up to 45%.
Limited companies also allow 100% deduction of mortgage interest payments from rental income, resulting in reduced taxable profits and lower tax liability. When it comes to extracting profits, limited companies offer tax-efficient methods such as dividends, owner/director loan repayments, and pension contributions. Learn more with our tax efficiency guide.
Investing through a limited company simplifies estate planning.
By transferring assets through a limited company, you can minimise the tax liabilities you pass on to loved ones. For instance, gifting 99% of company shares while retaining directorship allows beneficiaries to pay Inheritance Tax on just 1% of the shares.
Offering unparalleled flexibility in estate planning, limited companies enable the gradual share transfers or immediate transfer of a 99% stake upon incorporation. Even after gifting 99% of shares to a beneficiary, maintaining directorship ensures control and security over the investment until the ideal time for transfer.
Limited companies offer particular advantages for group investments. Investing as a group through a limited company ensures clear ownership by distributing shares based on individual contributions, guaranteeing fair allocation of rental income. Moreover, limited companies provide shareholders with legal protection through a Shareholder Agreement, specifying investments and profit-sharing, ensuring a secure and harmonious investment environment.
The benefits may be easy to understand, but when it comes to setting one up, limited companies can be expensive and cause you more hassle and hard work when you’d rather focus on the property purchase itself.
Here’s everything that’s included when you create a limited company with us.
1. Business accountA business account with a UK account number and sort code. Based out of the UK? We’ll provide you with an international account with IBAN and BIC for international transfers alongside currency conversion services as required.
2. Annual Accounts
Preparation and filing of end-of-year company accounts every accounting year with a dedicated support team. Need answers to more questions? We also host multiple webinars throughout the year with the accounting team to assist with common questions about company accounts and to run through the GetGround process.
3. Tax filings
Preparation and filing of annual company tax returns every accounting year, along with preparation and filing of Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return (if required).
4. Dividend administration
Provision of all dividend documentation, including board minutes and dividend vouchers, to enable dividends to be drawn.
5. Property change requests
Support with changes to property details pre-completion – this enables you to easily update your owners loan and the required board minutes should the property you are purchasing change.
6. Registered and correspondence office address
Acting as the registered address and correspondence address with our main London location for the company and the directors.
7. Post management
Receiving, scanning and uploading all company post to your GetGround account for easy access no matter where you are – you won’t miss out on any important messages.
8. Share transfers (prior to property completion)
GetGround facilitate one change to the company shareholding structure prior to the purchase of the property, this includes:
9. Maintenance of statutory registers
Each company you make with GetGround is ‘proofed’ at companies house to protect your company from unauthorised or fraudulent changes to your records
And that’s not all. We’ll also look after the maintenance of statutory registers for you, including annual confirmation statement filing and Companies House filings, which ranges from changes to company details to changes in director(s), shareholder(s) and persons with significant control.
10. Customer support line
Dedicated customer support line for queries in respect of your company – you can reach us through WhatsApp and phone number, by requesting a callback, or by booking in a one to one meeting to get personalised support through your journey.
From time to time, you may require further assistance from us. We can offer bespoke, additional support to you above your standard subscription fees with us in the following areas:
If you do not see the service that you need listed here please contact gethelp@getgroud.co.uk and let us know – we are always happy to discuss requirements and try to assist if possible
If you want to discuss your property investment needs, no matter what they may be, book in a call here at your convenience for a personalised chat with a property consultant.