Fact sheet: Director's loan accounts
The law states you must keep a record of any money you borrow from, or pay into, your company. Our fact sheet tells you more about director's loan accounts.
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A director’s loan is when you take money from your company that is not:
- a salary, dividend or expense repayment
- money you’ve previously paid into or loaned the company
The law states you must keep a record of any money you borrow from, or pay into, the company - this record is usually known as a director’s loan account.
This guide will explain more about director’s loan accounts and what they mean to you and your company.
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