It does not matter if you are an electrician, gas engineer, plumber, builder, freelancer, contractor, beautician, hair salon, Amazon reseller, catering company, events company, retail or wholesale business, restaurant or manufacturing company we have the limited company accountant and limited company accounting package for you from as little as £15 per month.
Limited Companies provide access to a number of tax planning strategies and limited liability status.
Choose the services your company needs and build a quote around your business. Whether you need annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns or ongoing bookkeeping, VAT and payroll support, use the form below to explore your options and see your monthly fee.
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"Very helpful company and service. The cost is highly competitive and the installments make it a great option for traders looking balance their outgoings. This low cost doesn't impact the quality received. Easy onboarding, very clear systems in place for usage and excellent service when working out yearly tax. All done 6 months before deadlines. Very happy and will continue to have their support"
"Worked with Chris for a few years. He went above and beyond what I would have expected and helped me navigate a few tricky tax situations that saved me a lot of time and money. These guys are definitely worth the price. Great service and availability."
"I moved to Accounting Wise after issues with my previous accountant, Chris and the team have been fantastic since I joined, anything I've needed help with they have been more than accommodating, taking time to explain things I didn't know or hadn't been told, efficient and trustworthy which is exactly what I was looking for"
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Limited company accounting services built around your business
A company has its own accounts and tax obligations, separate from your personal finances. Start with the company’s annual filings, then choose the ongoing support that suits your records, employees and plans.
We prepare your company’s annual accounts, explain the figures and manage the agreed filings with Companies House and HMRC. You review and approve the accounts before submission, with clear guidance on the records required.
We calculate your company’s taxable profits and prepare and submit its Corporation Tax Return. Get clear advice on relevant expenses, allowances and payment deadlines, so you understand the liability and can plan ahead.
Keep your company’s transactions, receipts and invoices organised with bookkeeping support matched to your needs. Choose help with your accounting software or managed bookkeeping, with the work and transaction limits agreed upfront.
Where a personal tax return is required, we help directors report the relevant income and claim applicable reliefs. Your Self Assessment is separate from the company’s tax return, with director numbers and scope agreed upfront.
We help prepare and submit your company’s VAT returns using compatible accounting software. Get support with VAT records, schemes and filing deadlines, with registration and additional work according to your requirements.
We handle payroll calculations, payslips and Real Time Information submissions to HMRC for directors & employees. Discuss pension support and payroll requirements with us, with employees and service limits confirmed upfront.
Get support with confirmation statements and keeping your company’s registered information up to date. We explain the administration covered by your package, any separate filing fees and where additional company secretarial services are needed.
Director tax planning
Make informed decisions about salary, dividends, business expenses and director’s loans. We explain the accounting and tax implications for you, helping you plan how to take money from your company and maintain appropriate records.
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You can feel safe in the knowledge that we are experts in our field.
At Accounting Wise, we have been supporting company directors since 2014 with straightforward, fixed-fee accounting packages designed to cover all of your statutory requirements. Our accredited accountants have a range of qualifications from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). We are also an Institute of Certified Practising Accountants (ICPA) accredited firm.
Get started with the right Limited Company Accounting for your Business
Your tax obligations depend far more on your legal structure than on your industry. Here’s what each type of small business needs to file, and how we help.
Start with organised records and a clear understanding of your company’s accounting responsibilities. We help you set up your bookkeeping, discuss relevant tax registrations and prepare for your first accounts and tax return, with support agreed around your needs.
Owner-managed companies
Get practical accounting support that connects your company’s finances with your responsibilities as a director. We help you understand the figures, plan for tax payments and consider salary, dividends and business expenses, with advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
Keep your accounting support aligned with your business as transactions increase and your team expands. We can add bookkeeping, VAT and payroll services where needed, with clear service limits and regular discussions about whether your package still meets your requirements.
Get accounting support for the limited company behind your contracts and projects. We help with company accounts, tax returns and director finances, and explain when specialist IR35 advice may be needed, with services agreed around how your business operates.
Move to a new accountant with a clear plan for your company’s records and responsibilities. We can liaise with your previous accountant, review available information and agree outstanding work, with upcoming deadlines and any additional costs identified before starting.
Get support suited to a company that is not trading or has fallen behind with its filings. We review its status, available records and outstanding obligations, then agree the work required, likely timescales and an appropriate quote before proceeding.
Limited company accounting that understands your sector
Your company’s accounting needs depend on how it earns income, manages costs and employs people. We tailor our support to those details, alongside your responsibilities as a company director.
From stock and marketplace transactions to subcontractor payments and employee payroll, we agree accounting support around the way your limited company operates.
Get started with the right business accounting solution today!
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Essential FAQs for Limited Company Accounting Services
Common questions about limited company accounting services
Accounting Wise limited company packages start from as little as £20 per month, with 50% off our services for the first 6 months when you sign up. Your price depends on your turnover, transaction volume and the services you add, such as payroll, VAT returns or bookkeeping.
Compare the limited company pricing or use the package builder on this page for an instant quote. Check whether VAT applies to the fee and whether any software or add-on services are extra.
Do I legally need an accountant for a limited company?
No, an accountant is not a legal requirement. You can prepare and file your own accounts and returns, but the directors remain responsible for getting them right and on time. An accountant helps with accuracy, tax planning and deadlines.
Many directors choose one because the company has its own annual accounts, a Company Tax Return, a confirmation statement and payroll or dividend decisions, on top of the director’s own Self Assessment.
What does a limited company accountant do?
A limited company accountant prepares your annual accounts, submits your Company Tax Return and handles Companies House and HMRC filings. They also advise on how to pay yourself, keep your bookkeeping in order and warn you before deadlines.
Our packages include a dedicated accountant, annual accounts, Corporation Tax returns, bookkeeping support, accounting software, deadline reminders and unlimited help and advice. VAT and payroll are added according to your package.
What are the key deadlines for a limited company?
Most limited companies have five regular deadlines: annual accounts and the confirmation statement at Companies House, plus the Company Tax Return, Corporation Tax payment and any director Self Assessment at HMRC. Each depends on your company’s year end, so the dates move every year.
Requirement
Filed with
Deadline
Annual accounts
Companies House
9 months after the financial year ends (first accounts: 21 months after you registered the company)
Company Tax Return
HMRC
12 months after the end of the accounting period
Corporation Tax payment
HMRC
Usually 9 months and 1 day after the end of the accounting period
Confirmation statement
Companies House
At least once every 12 months
Director Self Assessment (if required)
HMRC
Register by 5 October after the end of the tax year; online return and payment by 31 January
VAT registration
HMRC
When your VAT taxable turnover goes over £90,000
Filing accounts late at Companies House brings automatic penalties of £150 to £1,500 depending on how late, and the penalty doubles if you are late two years in a row. We send reminders for every deadline. See GOV.UK’s accounts deadlines for details.
How much Corporation Tax will my company pay?
Companies pay Corporation Tax at 19% on profits of £50,000 or less and 25% on profits over £250,000. Profits between those two amounts pay between 19% and 25% through marginal relief.
The thresholds are reduced for short accounting periods and for companies with associated companies. Your accountant works out the figure from your accounts, after allowable expenses and reliefs. See our tax rates and allowances page.
How should I pay myself as a company director?
Most directors take a mix of a modest salary through payroll and dividends from company profits. There is no single best split, because it depends on your profit, other income and National Insurance record. Dividends can only be paid from available profits.
For 2026 to 2027, the Personal Allowance is £12,570 and the dividend allowance is £500. Dividend tax is then 10.75% (basic rate), 35.75% (higher rate) or 39.35% (additional rate). Employer National Insurance is 15% on salary above £5,000 a year for most employees, and the Employment Allowance may reduce it. We set this up for you through our payroll service.
What is a director’s loan account?
A director’s loan account records money you take from the company, or put in, that is not salary, a dividend or an expense repayment. The balance goes on the company’s balance sheet in the annual accounts.
If you owe the company money, tax charges can apply, so check before borrowing from your company and keep the account up to date. See GOV.UK’s guidance on director’s loans, and ask us if you are unsure.
Is my personal tax return the same as the company return?
No, they are two separate returns. The Company Tax Return reports the company’s profits and Corporation Tax. Self Assessment reports your personal income, such as salary, dividends and any other income, where you are required to file one.
Whether you need a personal return depends on your circumstances, and we confirm this when we take on your company. We can prepare both, including your director Self Assessment.
Do limited companies need to register for VAT?
You must register for VAT when your company’s VAT taxable turnover goes over £90,000. Below that, registration is optional, which can be useful if your customers are VAT-registered and can reclaim it. Once registered, you charge VAT and submit VAT returns.
Monitor turnover regularly, because registration is based on turnover rather than profit. We can handle VAT registration and returns for you.
Are bookkeeping, VAT and payroll included?
It depends on your package. Core packages include annual accounts, Corporation Tax and support, while managed bookkeeping, VAT returns and payroll are added according to your needs. Software access and managed bookkeeping are not the same thing.
Director payroll can also differ from employee payroll. We set out exactly what is included, and any limits, in your quote. See bookkeeping and payroll for more.
Does IR35 apply to my limited company?
IR35 can apply if you provide services to clients through your own limited company, for example as a contractor. The rules aim to make sure a worker who would be an employee if engaged directly pays broadly the same Income Tax and National Insurance as an employee.
For medium and large private sector clients and the public sector, the client usually decides. For small clients, your company decides. Our limited company packages include a review of your working arrangements against IR35. See contractor accounting.
Can you help with company filing software?
Yes, we discuss the filing support included in your engagement when we take you on. Company Tax Returns generally require commercial filing software, and Companies House filing routes are separate.
The former joint HMRC accounts and tax return service closed on 31 March 2026. See HMRC’s current guidance for the latest position.
Can I switch accountants before year end?
Yes, you can switch at any time, including before your year end. We review your current records and approaching deadlines, request a handover where appropriate, and agree which accountant completes each piece of work.
Switching is straightforward, and we help with the handover. See our guide to switching accountants.
Can you help if my company is dormant or behind with filings?
Yes. Tell us the company’s status and which filings are outstanding, and we agree a plan. Dormant and overdue work may need a different scope from routine accounting for a trading company.
Act early, because late accounts at Companies House bring automatic penalties of £150 to £1,500, and the penalty doubles if you are late two years in a row. We can review what is outstanding and bring the company up to date.
Switching Limited Company Accountants Is Simple
1 Choose Your Package
Pick the accountancy services for your limited company that you would like from either our pre-built packages or build your own to find out exactly how much you will be paying each month.
2 Sign up with Us
Once you have picked your level of service you’ll simply need to send over a few extra details to register with us via our sign up form or over the phone
3 You’re ready to go
That is it, we will begin to set your services up for you, contact your previous accountant if required, and begin the authorisation process with the HMRC
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