The problem
A limited company has filing obligations a sole trader doesn’t: statutory accounts, a Corporation Tax return, and Companies House deadlines that run on their own separate clock from your personal tax return. Missing any of them brings automatic penalties, regardless of whether the company made any money.
What’s included
- Statutory annual accounts prepared and filed with Companies House
- Corporation Tax computation and return (CT600)
- Director’s guidance on salary and dividend planning
- Deadline tracking across both Companies House and HMRC, so nothing is left to chance
- A plain-English walkthrough of your figures before anything is filed
Who it’s for
Small limited companies – whether newly incorporated or established – that want their statutory obligations handled properly and want an accountant who explains the numbers rather than just filing them.
How it works
We work from your company’s financial records (bookkeeping, bank statements, invoices) to prepare your annual accounts and Corporation Tax return, talk you through what they mean for the business and for you personally as a director, then file everything on time.
Pricing
Priced around company size and transaction volume – see our Pricing page for what affects your quote, or get in touch for a quote specific to your company.
FAQs
When are my company’s accounts and Corporation Tax return due?
Companies House and HMRC deadlines run independently of each other and depend on your company’s year end – including, for some new companies, two Corporation Tax periods in the first year. [Exact deadlines to be confirmed against current HMRC/Companies House guidance before publishing – see the New Business Starter page for the general caveat on first-year timing.]
Can you take over if another accountant currently files our accounts?
Yes – see our switching accountants page for how that works.
Do I need an accountant for a small limited company, or can I do it myself?
Nothing legally requires you to use an accountant, but statutory accounts and Corporation Tax returns have to be right, and the penalties for mistakes or missed deadlines apply regardless of whether you did them yourself. Most directors find it’s not worth the risk or the time.
What’s the difference between my personal tax return and the company’s Corporation Tax return?
They’re entirely separate: the company files its own Corporation Tax return on its profits, and you file a personal Self Assessment return covering any salary or dividends you’ve taken from it. We can handle both – see our Self Assessment page.
How do dividends work, and how are they taxed?
Dividends are paid from company profits after Corporation Tax, and taxed again on your personal return at dividend-specific rates, separate from salary. The balance between salary and dividends is usually worth planning properly rather than guessing – we can talk through what makes sense for you.
Let’s talk about your business
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll talk through what you actually need.