Accountants for Limited Companies
Running a limited company comes with deadlines from both Companies House and HMRC. We'll match you with a local accountant who handles the lot and helps you take money out of the company tax-efficiently.
What a limited company accountant looks after
- Annual statutory accounts, filed at Companies House within nine months of your year end
- Corporation tax return (CT600), due within twelve months of your year end, with the tax usually payable nine months and one day after it
- Confirmation statement, filed at Companies House at least once a year
- Directors' Self Assessment returns, covering salary and dividends
- Payroll, VAT and bookkeeping if you need them
- Tax planning, such as the right mix of salary, dividends and pension contributions
Find a limited company accountant near you
Free, no obligation, and it takes about two minutes.
Corporation tax at a glance
Companies with profits up to £50,000 pay corporation tax at 19%. Profits over £250,000 are taxed at 25%, and companies in between pay a rate that rises gradually through marginal relief. Those limits are shared between associated companies and cut for short accounting periods, which is one of many reasons it's worth having an accountant check your figures.
Switching accountant
Changing accountant is easier than most directors expect. Your new accountant contacts the old one for a handover (known as professional clearance), takes over as your agent with HMRC and picks up from your last filings. It can be done at any point in the year.
Limited Company questions
How much does a limited company accountant cost?
As a rough guide, a small owner-managed company pays from around £1,000 to £2,500 a year for annual accounts, the corporation tax return and the director's tax return. Payroll, VAT returns and bookkeeping are usually extra or included in a monthly package.
Can I do my company's accounts myself?
You can, but company accounts must follow accounting standards and are on public record at Companies House, and directors are responsible for getting them right. Most directors find an accountant saves them time and tax.
Should I pay myself a salary or dividends?
Most owner-directors take a small salary and the rest as dividends, but the best split depends on your other income, the company's profits and your pension plans. An accountant will work it out each year.
Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions and we'll pass your enquiry to a local accountancy firm that covers your area. It's free and there's no obligation.
- Usually a reply within one working day
- One local firm, not a flood of calls
- You decide whether to go ahead
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