{"id":15435,"date":"2026-03-24T12:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T06:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/?p=15435"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T07:57:06","slug":"uk-tax-system-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/resources\/blogs\/uk-tax-system-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Tax System Explained: Income Tax, VAT, CGT and Corporation Tax"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15435\" class=\"elementor elementor-15435\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c34a537 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c34a537\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67797eaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67797eaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding the UK tax system is essential for businesses making financial, operational, and strategic decisions. From managing payroll and VAT compliance to planning dividends and capital gains, tax directly impacts profitability and cash flow.<\/p><p>With ongoing HMRC updates, digital reporting requirements such as Making Tax Digital (MTD), and frequent policy changes, businesses must stay informed to avoid penalties and optimise tax efficiency.<\/p><p>This guide breaks down the key areas of UK taxation, including income tax rates, corporation tax, VAT, capital gains tax, dividend taxation, and compliance requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c21b564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c21b564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview of the UK Tax System for Businesses and Individuals<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0b9d9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0b9d9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The UK tax system includes several direct and indirect taxes that apply across business operations and individual income:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb151d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cb151d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\nbody{\r\n  font-size:16px;\r\n  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.table-wrapper{\r\n  width:100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Mobile scroll only *\/\r\n@media (max-width:768px){\r\n  .table-wrapper{\r\n    overflow-x:auto;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  table{\r\n    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width=\"154\">\r\n<p>Corporation tax<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"289\">\r\n<p>Companies<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"216\">\r\n<p>Business profits<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"154\">\r\n<p>VAT<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"289\">\r\n<p>Businesses collecting tax on sales<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"216\">\r\n<p>Goods and services<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"154\">\r\n<p>Dividend tax<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"289\">\r\n<p>Shareholders<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"216\">\r\n<p>Company distributions<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bae6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77bae6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>HMRC<\/u><\/a>\u00a0administers the UK tax system, setting compliance requirements, collecting revenues and issuing guidance on tax obligations.<\/p><p>For businesses and their advisers, understanding UK tax regulations is critical for:<\/p><ul><li>financial planning<\/li><li>cash flow forecasting<\/li><li>avoiding compliance penalties<\/li><li>improving profitability through legal tax efficiency<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528b1477 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"528b1477\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UK Income Tax Rates and Income Tax Levels Explained<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18016e7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18016e7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The UK income tax system is based on progressive income tax levels, where different portions of income are taxed at different rates.<\/p><p>The table below provides a simplified income tax chart based on current income tax rates:<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"174\"><p><strong>Tax Band<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"95\"><p><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"174\"><p>Personal allowance<\/p><\/td><td width=\"95\"><p>0%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"174\"><p>Basic rate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"95\"><p>20%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"174\"><p>Higher rate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"95\"><p>40%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"174\"><p>Additional rate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"95\"><p>45%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>These bands apply to income over the personal allowance, which is subject to change in line with government Budget announcements.<\/p><p>For detailed information about how tax bands work and their impact on employees and company directors, learn more about income tax rates in the UK.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20cddec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20cddec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical insight for businesses<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f2890 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1f2890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From a business perspective, income tax levels play a key role in director remuneration planning. Many directors structure earnings through a mix of salary and dividends to improve tax efficiency while remaining compliant with HMRC regulations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1e3908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1e3908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HMRC Changing Tax Code: Reasons, Updates and What Businesses Should Do<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4ff03b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4ff03b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tax code changes are a common source of payroll queries for businesses and their employees. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tax-codes\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>tax code<\/u><\/a>\u00a0is used to calculate how much tax is paid through the PAYE system.<\/p><p>HMRC changes tax codes when:<\/p><ul><li>Employment income changes<\/li><li>Benefits in kind are reported<\/li><li>Pension contributions change<\/li><li>Unpaid tax is recovered<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>Where tax codes are incorrect, employees may underpay or overpay tax, resulting in an unexpected liability or a repayment claim.<\/p><p>It is important for businesses to regularly check their payroll records to ensure that the PAYE deductions are correct. For more information about how to make corrections and learn about the process, learn more about HMRC changing tax codes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f05041d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f05041d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PAYE Tax Rates UK and Payroll Tax Reporting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b13e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57b13e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system is a method by which employers in the UK deduct income taxes and National Insurance contributions directly from the salaries of their employees. To calculate the correct deductions, employers use a tax code given by HMRC, and then report the payroll data through Real Time Information (RTI) returns.<\/p><p>Accurate payroll processing helps ensure that employees are paying the right amount of tax, as well as helping the business comply with HMRC reporting obligations. Any changes in tax codes, as well as employee benefits, need to be reviewed in relation to the PAYE scheme.<\/p><p>For a deeper explanation, understand PAYE tax rates UK and payroll reporting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eb9cea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0eb9cea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Interest Can I Earn Tax Free?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af1e6c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af1e6c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While primarily relevant to individuals, the Personal Savings Allowance can also impact company directors and business owners managing personal income from savings or retained profits.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"214\"><p><strong>Taxpayer Type<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"165\"><p><strong>Tax-Free Interest<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"214\"><p>Basic rate taxpayer<\/p><\/td><td width=\"165\"><p>\u00a31,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"214\"><p>Higher rate taxpayer<\/p><\/td><td width=\"165\"><p>\u00a3500<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"214\"><p>Additional rate taxpayer<\/p><\/td><td width=\"165\"><p>\u00a30<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>This means that many individuals can earn money from their savings without having to pay income tax.<\/p><p>For directors and business owners managing surplus funds or personal savings, understanding the PSA is relevant to personal tax planning. Learn more about how much interest you can earn tax-free.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-038647d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"038647d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gains Tax UK: Rates, Allowances and Capital Gain Tax<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c3cb3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c3cb3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/capital-gains-tax\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>Capital gains tax<\/u><\/a>\u00a0rates depend on income levels and asset type, making it important to understand capital gains tax allowances and applicable percentages.<\/p><p>Items subject to capital gains tax include:<\/p><ul><li>Property investments<\/li><li>Shares<\/li><li>Business assets<\/li><li>Cryptocurrencies<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e878f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e878f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gain Tax<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22cdb64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22cdb64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When calculating the tax payable on the capital gain, HMRC takes into account the following:<\/p><ol><li>Purchase price<\/li><li>Sale price<\/li><li>Allowable costs<\/li><li>Annual allowance<\/li><\/ol><p><br \/>Documentation is vital for businesses and investors when it comes to the calculation of CGT.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a55c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58a55c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gain Tax Allowance UK<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbbac25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbbac25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every year, individuals are given a capital gain tax allowance, which reduces the amount of taxable profit.<\/p><p>Example:<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"155\"><p><strong>Asset sale profit<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"151\"><p><strong>CGT allowance<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"127\"><p><strong>Taxable gain<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"155\"><p>\u00a310,000<\/p><\/td><td width=\"151\"><p>\u00a33,000<\/p><\/td><td width=\"127\"><p>\u00a37,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>The amount of this allowance changes periodically in line with changes in UK tax policy.<\/p><p>Businesses looking to dispose of company assets should do so in a way that minimises tax risk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c530a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c530a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Reduce Capital Gains Tax Legally<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70e6e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70e6e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While capital gains tax cannot be avoided entirely, businesses and investors can apply legal strategies to reduce capital gains tax exposure.<\/p><p>The ways of reducing tax legally are:<\/p><ul><li>Utilising the CGT annual exemption<\/li><li>Transferring assets to a spouse<\/li><li>Utilising capital losses<\/li><li>Utilising ISA investments<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>These are all legitimate strategies recognised under UK tax legislation.<\/p><p>For a full explanation, learn more about capital gain tax allowance in the UK.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a05a8fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a05a8fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Corporate Income Tax UK: Rates, Thresholds and Compliance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479af8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"479af8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompanies operating in the UK are liable to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/corporation-tax\" rel =\"nofollow\" target = \"blank\"><u>corporation tax<\/u><\/a>\u00a0on their taxable profits.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25acce0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25acce0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Corporate Tax UK Rates<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42e9b21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42e9b21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The current corporate tax rate UK depends on profit thresholds, with marginal relief corporation tax applying to businesses within specific ranges.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"222\"><p><strong>Profit Range<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"95\"><p><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"222\"><p>Small profits<\/p><\/td><td width=\"95\"><p>19%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"222\"><p>Main corporation tax rate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"95\"><p>25%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>The rates mentioned above apply to profits after deducting allowable expenses.<\/p><p>Corporations have to file the following documents:<\/p><ul><li>corporation tax return (CT600)<\/li><li>annual accounts<\/li><li>supporting documentation<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>Businesses must also monitor corporation tax payment deadlines and ensure the timely submission of corporation tax return UK filings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f6c84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52f6c84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Reduce CorporateIncome Tax and Improve Tax Efficiency<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0152db5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0152db5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Businesses often ask how to reduce corporate tax while remaining compliant. Strategic tax planning helps reduce taxable income and improve profitability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ab8ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28ab8ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Allowable expenses<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb19d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb19d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Examples include:<\/p><ul><li>staff wages<\/li><li>office rent<\/li><li>software subscriptions<\/li><li>travel expenses<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620eaa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"620eaa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital allowances<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a148aad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a148aad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompanies can claim deductions for the purchase of equipment and machinery through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/capital-allowances\" rel =\"nofollow\" target = \"blank\"><u>capital allowances guidance<\/u><\/a>\u00a0provided by the UK government.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58925ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58925ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dividend Taxation UK: Rates, Bands and Allowances<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be819d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8be819d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMany company directors structure their remuneration to include dividends as a distribution of company profits.\n\nHowever, it is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tax-on-dividends\" rel =\"nofollow\" target = \"blank\"><u>UK\u2019s rules on tax for dividends<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that determine how they will be taxed.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03efab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03efab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dividend tax bands<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d22a4fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d22a4fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td width=\"139\"><p><strong>Tax Band<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"141\"><p><strong>Dividend Rate<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"139\"><p>Basic rate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"141\"><p>8.75%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"139\"><p>Higher rate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"141\"><p>33.75%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"139\"><p>Additional rate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"141\"><p>39.35%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>A dividend allowance applies, meaning the first portion of dividend income each year is not subject to dividend tax.<\/p><p>Therefore, company owners and investors need to be aware of dividends, as they will impact their taxes significantly. To learn more, learn more about dividend taxation UK.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcec100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dcec100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">VAT Rates UK and VAT Compliance Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49fb3e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49fb3e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Businesses must apply the correct standard UK\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/vat-rates\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>VAT<\/u><\/a>\u00a0rate and understand schemes such as the flat rate VAT scheme and VAT reverse charge UK where applicable.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"140\"><strong>VAT Category<\/strong><\/td><td width=\"59\"><strong>Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"140\">Standard rate<\/td><td width=\"59\">20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"140\">Reduced rate<\/td><td width=\"59\">5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"140\">Zero rate<\/td><td width=\"59\">0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Companies should register for VAT when their business turnover exceeds the threshold.<\/p><p>It is useful to know the rate to avoid non-compliance. Find out more in our guide to VAT rates in the UK.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2b8d0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2b8d0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">VAT Registration Threshold in the UK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d947202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d947202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Businesses must register for VAT once their taxable turnover exceeds the registration threshold. Once registered, they are required to charge VAT on applicable sales and submit regular VAT returns to HMRC.<\/p><p>By registering with the HMRC, a business is then able to claim the amount of the VAT it paid on various expenses. Monitoring turnover against the VAT threshold helps businesses plan ahead and register at the right time. This will help the business comply with the relevant laws in the UK.<\/p><p>To learn more about VAT rules and compliance requirements, learn more about VAT rates and registration in the UK.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5866ff6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5866ff6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Making Tax Digital VAT and MTD for Income Tax<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0cca2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0cca2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The UK government has introduced Making Tax Digital (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/making-tax-digital-for-vat\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>MTD<\/u><\/a>) to reduce errors, improve record-keeping accuracy and streamline tax reporting.<\/p><p>For Making Tax Digital VAT, businesses are required to:<\/p><ul><li>Use digital record-keeping systems<\/li><li>Use software approved by HMRC<\/li><li>File VAT returns electronically<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>MTD is helpful in:<\/p><ul><li>Ensuring accuracy<\/li><li>Speeding up the filing process<\/li><li>Monitoring compliance<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>HMRC is expanding Making Tax Digital UK requirements, including MTD for income tax, which will impact sole traders and landlords in the coming phases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f118731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f118731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key UK Tax Deadlines Businesses Should Know<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381e516 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"381e516\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Businesses in the UK are required to comply with a variety of tax reporting and payment deadlines during the year. Failure to comply with these deadlines by the business may result in the imposition of penalties and interest by HMRC.<\/p><p>Some of the most important deadlines include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>VAT Returns &amp; Payments:\u00a0<\/strong>Usually due 1 calendar month and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/submit-vat-return\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>7 days after the end of the VAT period<\/u><\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Corporation Tax Payment:\u00a0<\/strong>Due 9 months and 1 day after the end of the accounting period.<\/li><li><strong>Corporation Tax Return (CT600):\u00a0<\/strong>Must be filed within\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/company-tax-returns\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>12 months<\/u><\/a>\u00a0after the end of the accounting period.<\/li><li><strong>PAYE RTI (Real Time Information) Submissions:\u00a0<\/strong>Must be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rossmartin.co.uk\/penalties-a-compliance\/5584-calendar-of-tax-deadlines\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>submitted on or before each payday<\/u><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>The maintenance of accurate financial records and being aware of tax deadlines is important for businesses.<\/p><p>For detailed timelines and reporting requirements, learn more about UK tax deadlines and compliance requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e742899 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e742899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Small Business Tax Advice and Tax Planning Strategies UK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-236eddb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"236eddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SMEs often face challenges managing tax compliance alongside daily operations. Structured tax planning strategies for small businesses help reduce risk and improve financial control.<\/p><p>Good tax advice for small businesses involves:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d65a9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d65a9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Cash flow planning<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5c6927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5c6927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is important to forecast tax liabilities so that unexpected payments do not have to be made.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c091218 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c091218\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Record keeping<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a2a7fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a2a7fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Having well-organised financial records will make it easier to get tax reporting right.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6659541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6659541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Tax relief opportunities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a692e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a692e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SMEs have the following tax reliefs:<\/p><ul><li>capital allowances<\/li><li>R&amp;D credits<\/li><li>investment relief schemes<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49e1186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49e1186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Professional support<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80e967b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80e967b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Accountants and tax advisors help businesses deal with the changing rules.<\/p><p>For tax advice for small businesses, explore small business tax advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e111c32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e111c32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accounting Standard Update and Tax Complianc<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d28e222 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d28e222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Changes in accounting standards directly impact how taxable profits are calculated, making accounting updates relevant for tax reporting and compliance.<\/p><p>Businesses should regularly check for updates from:<\/p><ul><li>Financial Reporting Council (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frc.org.uk\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>FRC<\/u><\/a>)<\/li><li>HMRC guidance<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>To understand all about the changes, learn more about accounting standard updates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9dfe42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9dfe42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Latest Taxation Updates Businesses Should Monitor<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2620f8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2620f8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The UK tax system is subject to frequent changes.<\/p><p>The UK tax updates generally include the following areas:<\/p><ul><li>Corporation tax rates<\/li><li>Dividend allowances<\/li><li>Capital gains thresholds<\/li><li>Digital tax reporting<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>To keep up with updates, you should look for the following:<\/p><ul><li>UK budget updates<\/li><li>HMRC policy documents<\/li><li>Financial regulatory updates<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>To get the latest updates on taxation for UK companies and individuals, stay updated with the latest taxation updates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8071e82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8071e82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: Why Understanding UK Taxes Matters for Businesses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d1044a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d1044a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The UK tax system directly impacts business performance, from cash flow management to long-term financial planning.<\/p><p>Staying compliant with HMRC regulations while identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency requires proactive planning and the right expertise.<\/p><p>If your business needs support with tax compliance, reporting, or strategic tax planning,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/contact-us\/\"><u>contact us<\/u><\/a>\u00a0today and get expert tax advice and support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e89055 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e89055\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f65445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f65445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About UK Taxes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3510f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"b3510f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Income up to the personal allowance is not subject to taxation, while further income is charged according to basic, higher, or additional rate bands depending on total earnings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the corporation tax rate in the UK? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cf394a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cf394a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92288b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92288b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The main rate of corporation tax in the UK is 25%, while a reduced rate is available through marginal relief for companies with lower profit earnings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the standard VAT rate in the UK? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5f1bbf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5f1bbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9821d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d9821d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The standard VAT rate in the UK is 20%. 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