Through extensive use of worked examples, checklists and case studies, this lucid and practical guide demonstrates how to manage company taxation effectively and successfully. Key planning points are highlighted throughout the text ensuring the work's value in practice. The focus of the book is placed firmly on commercial transactions and reference is made to all relevant taxation statutes - making this a highly accessible desktop manual for both taxation practitioners and in-house company specialists. Alongside this coverage is a summary of current UK corporate taxation including the Pay and File rules. It also includes analysis of: * profits chargeable to corporation tax * losses * close companies * groups * reorganisations, demergers, purchase of own shares and liquidations * international aspects of company taxation Above all else the work is extremely practical, offering high value advice on compliance, tax planning opportunities and pitfalls over a wide range of mainstream corporate activities. Full supporting specimen computations complete the most effective coverage of the subject in a one volume practical guide. * Highly practical coverage of a mainstream - but often compl