Limited Company Accountants in Derby

Yes. We review IR35, pay mix and expenses for contractors.

Yes. We help with VAT, payroll, capital allowances and cash-flow planning.

Yes. We work online with limited companies across Derby and the rest of the UK.

No, everything can be done online.

From £45.83 + VAT a month, with a fixed price agreed up front.

Yes. We handle the professional clearance letter, record transfer and HMRC agent authorisation at no extra cost on a monthly package, so there is no gap in service.

Yes. We advise whether you are inside or outside IR35 and set up salary, dividends and expenses efficiently. See our contractor accounting service.

Companies House charges automatic late filing penalties from £150 and HMRC adds penalties for late returns. We diarise every date so this does not happen.

England, Wales and Northern Ireland companies file with Companies House and HMRC under the same UK Corporation Tax, VAT and dividend rules, so your accounts and returns look the same wherever you are based.

A limited company accountant looks after the legal and tax obligations your company has to meet. That means preparing and filing your statutory year-end accounts with Companies House, submitting your Corporation Tax return (CT600) to HMRC, filing your annual confirmation statement, and preparing your personal Self Assessment return as a director. Depending on your package we also keep your books up to date, file VAT returns under Making Tax Digital, run payroll, and advise on the most tax-efficient mix of salary and dividends. The aim is that every deadline is met, you pay no more tax than you legally need to, and you always know where your company stands.

There is no single right moment, but many people consider it once profits are comfortably above what they need to live on, when they want to limit personal liability, or when clients prefer to contract with a company. A limited company is a separate legal entity, so the business can retain profit, pay you a mix of salary and dividends, and claim a wider range of expenses. It also brings extra admin, such as statutory accounts, a confirmation statement and payroll, which is where a fixed-fee accountant helps. We will run the numbers for your situation and tell you honestly whether incorporating is worth it now or later.

Look for an accountant who is a member of a recognised professional body such as ICAEW, ACCA or AAT, who quotes a clear fixed monthly fee, and who gives you a named person to contact rather than a call centre. Ask what is included, whether VAT, payroll and tax planning are covered or charged extra, and how quickly they reply. Reviews from real clients are a useful guide. At Limited Company Accountant UK you get all of this: qualified oversight through Accotax, fixed packages from £45.83 + VAT a month, and a free initial conversation so you can decide whether we are the right fit.