Where Derby’s businesses are
The large aerospace and rail engineering employers, the supplier network of precision firms, the city centre and the Pride Park business area.
Limited company accountants in Derby.
Derby is a centre for aerospace and rail engineering, with a large supply chain of small manufacturers, subcontractors and engineering consultants.
- Fixed monthly fees
- Free switching
- Online, UK-wide
What does a limited company accountant in Derby do?
Prepares your accounts and Corporation Tax return, files at Companies House, handles VAT and payroll and plans your pay. Ours start at £45.83 + VAT a month.
Business in Derby, by the numbers.
Source: ONS UK Business Counts 2026 and ONS mid-2025 population estimates, via Nomis, 2026.
Businesses
7,565
VAT or PAYE registered businesses in Derby
Micro share
87%
are micro businesses of 0 to 9 staff, against 89% across the UK
Density
27
businesses per 1,000 residents, against 40 across the UK
What the local mix means for your accounts.
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Transport and storage
Transport and storage businesses are 7.5% of enterprises in Derby, well above the UK average. Fuel cards, vehicle finance, driver pay and profit per vehicle are the figures that decide whether a haulier or courier makes money. That is 1.7 times the UK-wide share.
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Health and social work
Health and social care firms make up 6.9% of enterprises in Derby, higher than the UK average. Payroll, mileage, commissioner payments and the VAT exemptions that apply to regulated care are where careful accounts matters. That is 1.6 times the UK-wide share.
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Wholesale and retail trade
Retail and wholesale firms make up 17% of enterprises in Derby. Till and payout reconciliation, stock and margin by product line, and mixed-rate VAT are the main jobs, whether the sales are in a shop or on a marketplace.
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Professional, scientific and technical
Professional, scientific and technical firms are 14% of businesses in Derby (about 1,060 enterprises). Consultants and practices here need profit by client, clean director's loan accounts and prompt invoicing more than anything else.
Business in Derby, up close.
Where companies here cluster, what that does to their accounts, and a worked example.
What it means for your Derby company
Derby is known for engineering, rail and aerospace, which means a large pool of engineering contractors and specialist suppliers. Contract engineers need to understand IR35, subsistence rules for working away and pension planning for a high income. Small manufacturers need help with R&D claims, capital allowances and keeping skilled employees on a clear payroll.
An illustrative Derby example
A contract design engineer working at a Derby aerospace site spends weeks away from home. We check which travel and accommodation costs are allowable and which are not.
Derby: questions.
Can I claim hotel costs on a long contract?
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Accommodation and subsistence can be allowable when you work at a temporary workplace away from home. We apply the temporary workplace and 24-month tests to your contract before you claim.
How much does a limited company accountant cost in Derby?
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Our fixed monthly fees are the same in Derby as anywhere else in the UK: Essential from £45.83 + VAT, Complete from £62.50 + VAT and Growth from £75 + VAT. Final price depends on your turnover and options.
Do you have an accountant in Derby?
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We are an online firm, so a named accountant looks after your Derby company by phone, video, email and WhatsApp. Our offices are in Morden, Croydon, Chelsea, Mitcham for anyone who prefers to meet in person.
Your Derby accounts, handled.
Tell us about your company and we will confirm your fixed fee within one working day.