What accounts does a limited company have to file?

Every limited company must file annual accounts with Companies House and a Company Tax Return (CT600) with HMRC, and pay any corporation tax due. You also file a confirmation statement at least once a year. We prepare and file all of these and track the deadlines for you.

How much does a limited company accountant cost?

It depends on your size, turnover and the services you need, such as VAT and payroll. We work on clear fixed fees, usually a monthly amount, and agree the price before we start so there are no surprises. Book a free consultation for a quote.

Can I switch to you part-way through the year?

Yes. You can switch accountants at any time. We handle the handover with your current accountant and register as your agent with HMRC and Companies House. It is free and straightforward.

Should I pay myself in salary or dividends?

Most directors take a mix, and the right balance depends on your profits and personal circumstances. We plan this with you each year to keep your combined tax as low as the rules allow, and we handle both your company and personal tax.

Do directors need to verify their identity now?

Yes. Under new Companies House rules, directors and people with significant control need to verify their identity, and this is confirmed on your confirmation statement. We keep you compliant and help your directors get verified.

Accountants for Limited Companies

Accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and director tax, handled in one place for SMEs and contractors.

Running a limited company means deadlines, filings and rules that never seem to stop. We take all of that off your desk. From your bookkeeping and year-end accounts to your corporation tax, VAT and payroll, WPC Accountants looks after the whole picture, so your company stays compliant and you keep more of your profit. You get a qualified, approachable team that knows your business and answers when you call.

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Who we help

Built for companies like yours

Micro, small and growing SMEs

Companies at every growth stage, from a sole director through to a small team.

Contractors and consultants

Professionals working through their own limited company who need compliant, efficient accounting.

Family and owner-managed businesses

Businesses where the owners are also the directors, with profit extraction and succession to plan.

Start-ups forming their first company

New companies getting their obligations right from day one, so there are no nasty surprises later.

Sponsor-licence holders

Companies employing sponsored workers who need payroll handled with Home Office duties in mind.

Our services

Everything your limited company needs

One team, one point of contact, joined-up advice. We also handle confirmation statements and company secretarial tasks, and can register a new company for you.

Bookkeeping

Tidy, up-to-date records and cloud accounting, so your figures are always ready.

Annual accounts

Statutory year-end accounts prepared and filed with Companies House and HMRC on time.

Prepare annual accounts for a private limited company on GOV.UK

Corporation Tax

Your CT600 calculated and filed, with every allowance and relief claimed.

VAT

Registration, the right scheme and MTD-compliant quarterly returns.

Payroll and PAYE

Reliable payroll and RTI submissions, including sponsor licence payroll.

Director Self Assessment

Personal tax returns covering your salary, dividends and other income.

Business advisory

Cash flow, forecasts and growth advice grounded in your real numbers.

Key deadlines

Your limited company's key duties and deadlines

A limited company has more filing duties than a sole trader. We track every date for you.

Duty	Deadline
Annual accounts to Companies House	Usually 9 months after your accounting period ends (first accounts differ)
Company Tax Return (CT600) to HMRC	12 months after your accounting period ends
Pay your corporation tax	9 months and 1 day after your accounting period ends
Confirmation statement to Companies House	At least once every 12 months
VAT returns (if registered)	Usually one month and 7 days after each quarter
Payroll (RTI) and pension duties	On or before each payday

See running a limited company on GOV.UK

New rules

New Companies House identity checks

New for directors: under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, Companies House now requires directors and people with significant control (PSCs) to verify their identity. This is being rolled out from late 2025, and your company will need to confirm it on your confirmation statement. We keep you on top of the new rules and help your directors get verified. See verifying your identity for Companies House on GOV.UK

Profit extraction

Pay yourself the smart way

As a company director you can usually take a mix of salary and dividends, and the right balance can make a real difference to your tax bill. We plan this with you each year, alongside pension contributions and other allowances, so you extract profit efficiently and stay compliant. This joins up directly with your director Self Assessment and your corporation tax. Corporation Tax on GOV.UK

Why choose us

Why limited companies choose WPC Accountants

One team for everything

Accounts, tax, VAT and payroll under one roof, so nothing falls through the gap between advisers.

Filing your confirmation statement on GOV.UK

Approachable and responsive

Real people who answer the phone and explain things in plain English.

Qualified and experienced

A team that blends qualified accountants with years of hands-on practice.

Compliance-aware

Part of the WPC Group, so sponsor licence payroll and Home Office duties are handled properly, alongside Work Permit Cloud.

Work Permit Cloud

Fixed, transparent fees

A clear monthly or annual fee agreed upfront, with no surprise bills.

Switching

Thinking of switching accountants?

Moving to us is simple and free. You give us the go-ahead, we contact your old accountant for the paperwork, register as your agent with HMRC and Companies House, and take it from there. Most clients barely lift a finger. You can switch at any time of year, not just at your year-end.

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Pricing

Simple, fixed pricing

We offer clear, fixed-fee packages for limited companies, usually as an affordable monthly fee that spreads the cost. Book a free consultation for a quote based on your company's size and needs.