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Is There a Limit on Trivial Benefits for Directors?

  • Published: 7 April 2026

Employees can receive unlimited trivial benefits, provided each one costs £50 or less.

However, directors of close companies (companies controlled by five or fewer shareholders) are limited to £300 per tax year in total trivial benefits.

If the £300 threshold is exceeded, the excess becomes taxable.

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