Subhashree Sadasivan Quoted in The Independent on Director Pay Strategy
Subhashree Sadasivan, Director of Accounting at Rise Accounting, was quoted in The Independent advising SME directors on how to structure salary and dividends in 2026.
Published by: The Independent
Author: Alice Kantor
Publication date: June 2026
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What the article covers
The piece, titled “Salary or dividends: What’s the best way for SME owners to pay themselves in 2026?”, examines one of the most consequential decisions facing small business owners: how to split income between salary and dividends to manage tax efficiently while protecting long-term financial position.
Subhashree was quoted alongside Clare Stinton of Hargreaves Lansdown and Sarah Coles of AJ Bell, providing the accounting perspective on a question that affects nearly every limited company director in the UK.
Why this matters
Getting the salary and dividends split right is rarely as simple as chasing the lowest tax bill. As the article sets out, the right structure depends on mortgage borrowing plans, pension contributions, maternity pay eligibility, and how tax thresholds and employer National Insurance costs are shifting year on year. It’s exactly the kind of decision that benefits from a proper conversation with an accountant who understands a director’s full financial picture, not a generic rule of thumb.
For Rise Accounting’s clients, this advice reflects the approach we take with every director: review the structure annually, factor in what’s actually happening in someone’s life and business, and adjust accordingly.
We’ve written more about this topic on our blog here. If you’re a company Director and want to discuss your pay strategy, get in touch with our team.
About Rise Accounting
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