Accountants Fees

Limited Company Accounts Cost

Traditional high street accountants charge an hourly rate or an annual fee with no standard pricing criteria. We offer transparent fixed fees based on net turnover and gross total assets. Small limited companies can choose from a selection of three basic cost packages for year end annual accounts.

Some accountancy firms will also charge for two corporation tax returns in your first year as the accounts period cannot be more than 12 months for corporation tax return purposes. We do not make any additional charge for the first long period set of accounts. The charges made by professional accountants can vary widely, but it is typically based on an hourly rate or a fixed fee annual fee.

There may also be other costs associated with submitting the accounts to Companies House, the government agency responsible for registering and storing company information in the UK. This includes the charge made for the submission of the annual confirmation statement which is basically a snapshot of the directors and shareholders interests along with public and private address information. We suggest that most directors complete this themselves however we can do so for a nominal fee on your behalf if you prefer.

It is important to carefully consider if your chosen accountancy firm will bill you by the hour or offer a fixed fee so you have no unpleasant surprises and ensure this is confirmed before you engage their services.