C · Glossary
Company director
A person legally responsible for managing a UK Ltd company.
A company director is legally responsible for running a UK Ltd company in compliance with the Companies Act, including filing accounts, paying tax, and keeping the company solvent. Directors face personal liability for fraud, wrongful trading, or tax evasion.
Most director-shareholders pay themselves a small salary plus dividends for tax efficiency.
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