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Accountant for LLPs
Fixed fee, online accountants for limited liability partnerships and their members
An LLP combines Companies House filings with partnership-style taxation, so it needs an accountant who understands both. We prepare your statutory accounts, file the LLP tax return and every member's Self Assessment, and check the salaried member rules, all for one agreed monthly fee.
- Statutory accounts filed
- LLP and members' tax returns
- Salaried member checks
- No hidden costs
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In short
What does an accountant for LLPs do?
An accountant for LLPs prepares the statutory accounts that a limited liability partnership must file at Companies House, and the LLP's tax return for HMRC. Because an LLP is taxed like a partnership, they also allocate profit to each member and file every member's Self Assessment, check whether any member should be taxed as an employee under the salaried member rules, and keep the LLP's Companies House records up to date.
- Companies HouseStatutory accounts and confirmation statement
- HMRCThe LLP's tax return and members' returns
- MembersProfit allocation and salaried member checks
- RecordsMember changes filed on time
What an LLP must file
An LLP has filing duties to both Companies House and HMRC. We track every deadline for you.
| Filing | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Statutory accounts to Companies House | 9 months after the LLP's year end |
| Confirmation statement | At least once every 12 months |
| LLP tax return (SA800) | 31 January after the end of the tax year, filed online |
| Members' Self Assessment returns | 31 January after the end of the tax year |
| Changes to members or their details | Within 14 days of the change |
| Member identity verification | Members must verify their identity with Companies House |
Sources: GOV.UK LLP guidance, GOV.UK Partnership Tax Return.
See LLP pricing
Our LLP packages are set out clearly on one page, including every member's tax return.
LLP tax rules for 2026/27
How HMRC treats a limited liability partnership and its members.
No Corporation Tax
A trading LLP doesn't pay Corporation Tax. Members pay tax on their share of profit, as partners would.
Members' National Insurance
Self-employed members pay Class 4 on profit between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% above.
Salaried members
A member is taxed as an employee if their pay is mainly fixed, they have no significant influence and their capital is low.
VAT registration
The LLP registers for VAT under its own number once taxable turnover passes the threshold.
Accounts on record
Unlike a general partnership, an LLP's accounts are filed at Companies House and can be viewed by anyone.
Audit exemption
Most small LLPs don't need an audit, but their accounts still follow the LLP rules and are signed by a designated member.
Sources: HMRC Partnership Manual, GOV.UK National Insurance.
What's included for LLPs
Everything the LLP and its members need, covered by one fixed monthly fee agreed before we start.
LLP statutory accounts
Accounts prepared under the LLP rules and filed at Companies House.
LLP and members' tax returns
The SA800 and every member's Self Assessment filed together.
Bookkeeping
Income, costs and member drawings recorded in cloud software.
VAT returns
The LLP's VAT registration and quarterly returns.
Payroll
Staff and salaried members paid correctly through PAYE.
Registered office
A registered office address for your LLP's official post.
LLP questions we help with
An LLP brings questions that neither a company nor a general partnership faces. These are the most common.
Designated members
Every LLP needs at least two designated members, who are responsible for signing the accounts and making filings at Companies House.
LLP agreement
Your members' agreement sets out profit shares, capital and what happens when someone leaves. We explain how its terms affect each member's tax.
Salaried member rules
Members who are paid mainly a fixed amount, have little influence and contribute little capital can be taxed as employees. We check each member against the tests.
Profit allocation and drawings
Profit is allocated to members under your agreement, while drawings are taken during the year. We keep each member's capital and current account reconciled.
Management accountsConverting from a partnership
Moving a general partnership into an LLP limits the members' liability. We handle the registration and the transfer of the business.
Accountant for partnershipsCompany members
Where a limited company is a member of the LLP, special rules can reallocate profit for tax. We make sure mixed membership is set up and reported correctly.
LLPs we work with
LLPs are popular with professional firms and property investors. As a limited liability partnership accountant, we work with all of these.
Fixed fee accountant for LLPs
An LLP has more filings than most businesses, and every member has questions. As a fixed fee accountant for LLPs, we agree one monthly price covering the LLP and every member's return, so nobody pays extra for asking.
- One fee for the LLP and all members
- No charge for questions
- Price agreed before we start
Online accountant for LLPs
Members often work across different offices. As an online accountant for LLPs, we share figures through cloud software so every member sees the same numbers, and we deal with Companies House and HMRC for you.
- Shared access for members
- We deal with Companies House and HMRC
- Support anywhere in the UK
Converting a partnership to an LLP?
We register the LLP, move the business across and make sure HMRC and Companies House are updated, so there's no gap in your filings.
LLP FAQs
How is an LLP taxed?
A trading LLP is tax transparent. It doesn't pay Corporation Tax. Instead, it files a partnership tax return showing its profit and how it's allocated, and each member pays Income Tax and National Insurance on their own share through Self Assessment.
What's the difference between an LLP and a partnership?
In a general partnership, partners are personally liable for the business's debts and nothing is filed publicly. An LLP is registered at Companies House, members' liability is usually limited, and its accounts are on the public record. Both are taxed in a similar way.
Does an LLP have to file accounts at Companies House?
Yes. Every LLP must file statutory accounts at Companies House, usually within 9 months of its year end, and a confirmation statement at least once a year. The accounts are signed by a designated member.
What are the salaried member rules?
They treat a member as an employee for tax if three conditions are met: most of their reward is fixed, they don't have significant influence over the LLP, and their capital contribution is small compared with their fixed pay. Affected members are taxed through PAYE.
What is a designated member?
A designated member has extra legal responsibilities, including signing the accounts and filing documents at Companies House. Every LLP must have at least two designated members.
Can a limited company be a member of an LLP?
Yes. Companies can be members of an LLP, but where there are both individual and company members, anti-avoidance rules can reallocate profit for tax purposes. The structure needs to be set up and reported carefully.
Can we convert our partnership into an LLP?
Yes. You register a new LLP at Companies House and transfer the partnership's business into it. Done correctly, the tax treatment continues much as before, but members gain limited liability.
How much does an accountant for LLPs cost?
It depends on the number of members, your turnover, whether you're VAT registered and whether you employ staff. We charge one fixed monthly fee that includes every member's return, agreed before we start. You can compare packages on our LLP pricing page.
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