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Freelancer Accountant Prices
Freelancers work in two ways, so we price both. Choose sole trader if you work in your own name, or limited company if you freelance through your own company.
- No long-term contract
- Fixed for 12 months
- Unlimited questions
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Prices for sole traders, self-employed and freelancers
Essential
Not VAT registered and not yet in Making Tax Digital (qualifying income up to £50,000)
£30a month + VAT
- Year-end accounts
- Self Assessment tax return
- Tax calculated and payments on account planned
- HMRC registration and agent authorisation
- Unlimited questions by phone, email and video
- CIS refund claims for subcontractors
- Deadline reminders
Standard
In Making Tax Digital (qualifying income over £50,000) and not VAT registered
£45a month + VAT
- Everything in Essential
- Making Tax Digital quarterly updates
- Final declaration filed
- Quarterly bookkeeping review
- Annual tax planning review
Complete
VAT registered, or you want us to do your bookkeeping
£65a month + VAT
- Everything in Standard
- Quarterly VAT returns
- Monthly bookkeeping, up to 100 transactions a month
- VAT scheme review (Flat Rate or cash accounting)
Freelancing through your own company? Choose "Freelance through a company" above.
Prices for limited companies, start-ups and small businesses
Essential
Not VAT registered, one director and no employees
£75a month + VAT
- Statutory accounts filed at Companies House
- Corporation Tax return (CT600)
- Director payroll and RTI
- Director's Self Assessment return
- Confirmation statement
- Dividend paperwork
- Free company formation (Companies House fee at cost)
Standard
VAT registered, with up to two directors
£110a month + VAT
- Everything in Essential
- Quarterly VAT returns
- Payroll and tax returns for up to 2 directors
- Quarterly bookkeeping review
- Annual salary and dividend plan
Complete
Growing companies with staff (turnover up to £500,000)
£150a month + VAT
- Everything in Standard
- Payroll and pensions for up to 5 employees
- Monthly bookkeeping, up to 150 transactions a month
- Quarterly management accounts
- P11D benefits in kind
Working on long contracts for one client? See our contractor prices.
What clients like you pay
Examples of how we match a business to the right tier.
A freelance designer
Works as a sole trader, not VAT registered and not yet in Making Tax Digital.
A freelance copywriter
Sole trader with qualifying income over £50,000, so Making Tax Digital applies.
A freelance developer
Works through a limited company, VAT registered, with clients in the UK and abroad.
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Everything included in each tier, side by side.
Freelance as a sole trader
| What's included | Essential | Standard | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-end accounts | |||
| Self Assessment tax return | |||
| Tax calculated and payments on account planned | |||
| HMRC registration and agent authorisation | |||
| Unlimited questions by phone, email and video | |||
| CIS refund claims for subcontractors | |||
| Deadline reminders | |||
| Making Tax Digital quarterly updates | – | ||
| Final declaration filed | – | ||
| Quarterly bookkeeping review | – | ||
| Annual tax planning review | – | ||
| Quarterly VAT returns | – | – | |
| Monthly bookkeeping, up to 100 transactions a month | – | – | |
| VAT scheme review (Flat Rate or cash accounting) | – | – | |
| Monthly fee | £30 + VAT | £45 + VAT | £65 + VAT |
Freelance through a company
| What's included | Essential | Standard | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory accounts filed at Companies House | |||
| Corporation Tax return (CT600) | |||
| Director payroll and RTI | |||
| Director's Self Assessment return | |||
| Confirmation statement | |||
| Dividend paperwork | |||
| Free company formation (Companies House fee at cost) | |||
| Quarterly VAT returns | – | ||
| Payroll and tax returns for up to 2 directors | – | ||
| Quarterly bookkeeping review | – | ||
| Annual salary and dividend plan | – | ||
| Payroll and pensions for up to 5 employees | – | – | |
| Monthly bookkeeping, up to 150 transactions a month | – | – | |
| Quarterly management accounts | – | – | |
| P11D benefits in kind | – | – | |
| Monthly fee | £75 + VAT | £110 + VAT | £150 + VAT |
Popular add-ons
Add to any tier, or build your own package.
| Registered office address (post scanned weekly), from | £20 a month + VAT |
| Bookkeeping, each extra 50 transactions a month | £25 a month + VAT |
| Payroll, each additional employee | £5 a month + VAT |
| Accounting software (provider's price + £5 maintenance), from | £12 a month + VAT |
One-off prices
Fixed prices for single jobs. See all one-off prices.
| Self Assessment, sole trader | £199 + VAT |
| Limited company formation, without a package (plus the Companies House fee) | £149 + VAT |
| Limited company accounts and CT600, one year | £499 + VAT |
| VAT registration | £99 + VAT |
| Catch-up accounts for a previous year, from | £199 + VAT |
What affects your price?
Your price depends first on how you freelance, then on VAT and Making Tax Digital.
- StructureSole trader or limited company
- VAT registrationIncluding VAT on overseas clients
- Making Tax DigitalFor sole traders over the threshold
- TransactionsHow many invoices and costs you have
- DirectorsFor company freelancers, how many need returns
- Switching structureWe re-quote if you move to a company
Our fee terms, in plain English
- You pay monthly by Direct Debit, in advance
- No long-term contract. Leave with 30 days' notice
- Your fee is fixed for 12 months, then reviewed once a year
- Any change is notified at least 30 days in advance and capped at 10%, unless your business has changed
- If your business changes tier, we confirm the new fee in writing first
- Work for previous years is quoted separately and agreed before we start
- Official fees, such as the £50 Companies House confirmation statement fee, are passed on at cost with no mark-up
Read before you start
Engagement letterReference copy, PDF Terms and conditionsOur standard terms of businessFreelancer Pricing FAQs
How much does an accountant cost for a freelancer?
Freelancers working as sole traders pay £30 to £65 a month plus VAT. Freelancers with a limited company pay £75 to £150 a month plus VAT.
Should I freelance as a sole trader or a limited company?
A sole trader is simpler and cheaper to run. A company can save tax as profits grow. We'll compare both using your figures before you decide.
What happens if I move from sole trader to a company?
Our formation service is free, with the Companies House fee passed on at cost. We confirm your new monthly fee in writing and file a final sole trader return for the period before the switch.
Do overseas clients cost more?
No. Advice on VAT for overseas clients is included. Your fee depends on your tier, not on where your clients are.
I earn through Upwork or Fiverr. Is that included?
Yes. Platform income is treated like any other freelance income and included in your tier.
Is the tax return included?
Yes. Sole traders get their Self Assessment included, and company freelancers get the director's return included.
Is there a minimum contract?
No. You pay monthly and can leave with 30 days' notice.
Can I switch accountants mid-year?
Yes. Switching is free, and we handle the handover.
Get your exact fixed fee
Tell us about your business and we'll confirm your tier and monthly fee in writing, usually the same working day.
- No obligation
- Price confirmed before we start
- Free switching from your current accountant
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