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Accountant for Limited Companies
Fixed fee, online accountants for company directors across the UK
As a director, you're responsible for your company's accounts, tax and filings. We prepare and file them on time, plan how you pay yourself, manage your director's loan account and keep Companies House and HMRC up to date, all for one agreed monthly fee.
- Accounts and Corporation Tax filed
- Salary and dividend planning
- Director's loan account managed
- No hidden costs
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In short
What does an accountant for limited companies do?
An accountant for limited companies makes sure the company meets its legal and tax duties. They prepare the statutory accounts for Companies House, calculate and file the Corporation Tax return, run director and staff payroll, plan tax-efficient salary and dividends, manage the director's loan account, report benefits in kind and file each director's personal tax return.
- Statutory accountsFiled with Companies House on time
- Corporation TaxCT600 prepared, filed and planned for
- Director paySalary and dividends set for current rates
- Directors' taxPersonal Self Assessment returns included
Your company's filing deadlines
Every limited company has the same core deadlines. Missing one can mean automatic penalties, so we track them all for you.
| Filing or payment | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Annual accounts to Companies House | 9 months after your company's year end |
| Corporation Tax payment | 9 months and 1 day after your accounting period ends |
| Corporation Tax return (CT600) | 12 months after your accounting period ends |
| Confirmation statement | At least once every 12 months |
| Payroll (RTI) | On or before each payday |
| Benefits in kind (P11D) | 6 July after the end of the tax year |
| Directors' Self Assessment | 31 January after the end of the tax year |
Sources: GOV.UK company accounts, GOV.UK Corporation Tax, GOV.UK expenses and benefits.
See limited company pricing
Our limited company packages are set out clearly on one page, so you can compare before you speak to us.
Paying yourself as a director in 2026/27
Most directors take a mix of salary and dividends. The right mix depends on these rates, which we review for you every year.
Personal Allowance
The amount of income you can receive each year before Income Tax is due.
Dividend tax
Rates in the basic and higher rate bands, after the £500 dividend allowance. The additional rate is 39.35%.
Corporation Tax
Dividends are paid from profits after Corporation Tax, so salary and dividends are taxed differently.
Employer's National Insurance
Paid by the company on salary above £5,000 a year.
Employment Allowance
Available if your company employs someone other than a sole director, which can change the best salary level.
Paperwork
Dividends need enough retained profit, plus board minutes and vouchers. We prepare these for you.
Sources: GOV.UK tax on dividends, GOV.UK Corporation Tax rates, GOV.UK Employment Allowance.
What's included for limited companies
Everything your company needs, covered by one fixed monthly fee agreed before we start.
Statutory accounts
Year-end accounts prepared and filed with Companies House and HMRC.
Corporation Tax
Your CT600 calculated, filed and planned to reduce the bill.
Payroll and P11Ds
Director and staff payroll, RTI submissions and benefits in kind.
VAT returns
The right VAT scheme and quarterly returns under Making Tax Digital.
Directors' tax returns
Personal Self Assessment for each director, including dividends.
Management accounts
Monthly or quarterly reports with cash flow forecasts.
Director questions we deal with every day
Running a company brings tax questions that sole traders never face. These are the ones we help directors with most.
Director's loan account
Money you take out that isn't salary or dividends is tracked here. Loans still owed nine months after the year end can trigger a temporary tax charge of 35.75%.
Benefits in kind
Health cover, company cars and other perks are reported to HMRC on form P11D by 6 July each year. We prepare the forms and calculate the Class 1A National Insurance.
Payroll (PAYE)Company pension contributions
Your company can pay into your pension directly. Contributions are usually a deductible business expense and don't count as salary.
Electric company cars
Fully electric cars have a low benefit-in-kind rate, currently 4%, which makes them a tax-efficient choice for many directors.
Dormant companies
Not trading yet, or paused? Dormant companies still file accounts and a confirmation statement. We keep everything up to date for you.
Accounts preparationClosing your company
When it's time to close, the way you extract remaining profits matters. Business Asset Disposal Relief can reduce the tax to 18% on qualifying gains.
Capital Gains TaxCompanies we work with
From single-director companies to growing teams, these are some of the businesses that use us as their limited company accountant.
Fixed fee accountant for limited companies
Company accounts come with deadlines and questions all year round. As a fixed fee accountant for limited companies, we agree one monthly price before we start, so directors can ask about dividends, loans or expenses without adding to the bill.
- One fee for your company and directors
- No charge for questions
- Price agreed before we start
Online accountant for limited companies
Directors are busy running the business. As an online accountant for limited companies, we connect to your bank and accounting software, act as your agent with HMRC and Companies House, and talk to you by phone, email or video.
- Live figures in cloud software
- We deal with HMRC and Companies House
- Support anywhere in the UK
Switch your company's accountant
You can move to us at any point in your company's year. We contact your current accountant and take care of the handover.
Limited Company FAQs
Does a limited company need an accountant?
There's no legal requirement, but most directors use one. A limited company must file statutory accounts with Companies House and a Corporation Tax return with HMRC every year, run payroll and keep proper records. An accountant makes sure this is done correctly and plans your tax, which usually saves more than it costs.
How should I pay myself from my limited company?
Most directors take a modest salary and the rest as dividends. Salary is a deductible cost for the company, while dividends are paid from profit after Corporation Tax and are currently taxed at 10.75% in the basic rate band. The best mix depends on your other income and whether your company can claim the Employment Allowance.
What is a director's loan account?
It records money you take from the company that isn't salary, dividends or expense repayments, and money you lend to it. If you owe the company money nine months after the year end, a temporary tax charge of 35.75% of the amount owed can apply until it's repaid.
When are my company accounts due?
Your first accounts are due 21 months after incorporation. After that, accounts are due at Companies House 9 months after your company's year end. Corporation Tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of your accounting period.
Can I pay myself dividends if the company made a loss?
No. Dividends can only be paid from retained profits, which are profits after tax that haven't already been paid out. Paying a dividend without enough profit can make it unlawful, so we check your figures before each dividend.
Do I need to file a tax return as a director?
Usually, yes, especially if you receive dividends above the dividend allowance or other untaxed income. We prepare and file your personal Self Assessment return alongside your company's accounts.
What happens if my company is dormant?
A dormant company still has to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement with Companies House, and tell HMRC it isn't trading. We keep these filings up to date so the company stays in good standing.
How much does an accountant for limited companies cost?
It depends on your turnover, number of directors and employees, whether you're VAT registered and how often you want reports. We charge one fixed monthly fee, agreed before we start. You can compare packages on our limited company pricing page.
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