Looking at the tax rate for your business is something many small businesses ask about. But it all depends on the type of business structure that you have. So lets get to the bottom of it:

What is Your Business Structure?

The structure of the business will determine the tax rate. The different structures include; Sole Trader (Individual), Partnership and a Company. You can read more about different business structures here.

1. What is a Sole Trader?

As a sole trader there is no separation in business ownership between yourself and the business. Therefore there is unlimited liability, so if your business can’t pay its creditors, your own personal assets could be up for sale.

2. What is a Partnership?

A partnership requires 2 or more people and like with a sole trader, the partners individually share in the business assets as well as its liabilities.

3. What is a Company?

A company has a director(s) as well as shareholder(s). The directors are responsible for the management of the company, whereas the shareholder(s) own the company. Continue reading “TaxTipTuesday: What’s The Tax Rate For My Business?”