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Accountants for limited companies — accounts and tax filed right, your take-home maximised

Running a limited company brings real tax advantages — and real obligations. We handle the accounts, Corporation Tax and filings, and optimise how you take pay, for one fixed monthly fee.

  • Fixed monthly fee
  • A named accountant
  • UK-wide, fully online

Everything you need

One team, one fixed fee

  • Accounts & Corporation Tax. Year-end accounts and Corporation Tax filed, tax minimised.
  • Bookkeeping Services. Cloud books kept current and ready for year-end.
  • Payroll & CIS. Director and staff payroll, RTI and pensions run for you.
  • Company formation & secretarial. Formation and company secretarial handled if you need it.
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Sound familiar?

The bits no one warns you about

Most directors didn’t start a company to spend evenings on Companies House and HMRC. Yet the filings, deadlines and decisions about how to pay yourself all land on them.

Handle it piecemeal and you risk late penalties, missed reliefs, and taking money out the wrong way — quietly handing HMRC more than you owe.

  • Two sets of deadlines — Companies House and HMRC
  • A Corporation Tax bill that’s hard to predict
  • Salary vs dividends — and getting the mix wrong
  • Confirmation statements and filings to remember
  • Director tax and personal returns on top
  • Reliefs and allowances going unclaimed
How we help

Everything handled, under one roof

A limited company can be far more tax-efficient than working as a sole trader, but it comes with statutory accounts, Corporation Tax, Companies House filings and director tax to manage — each with a deadline and a penalty.

We take the whole company finance function off your hands: bookkeeping, year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and your director’s return — and we structure your pay so you keep as much of your profit as possible.

Is this you?

Who we work with

If any of these sound like you, you’re exactly who we set this up for. Not sure where you fit? A quick, free call will tell you.

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  • Owner-managed limited companies
  • Contractors and consultants trading through a company
  • Small and growing Ltd businesses
  • Directors who want their pay optimised
  • Companies switching from a disengaged accountant
  • Sole traders incorporating to a limited company
Why it pays

More money kept, less stress carried

More take-home pay

The right salary, dividend and pension mix so you extract profit efficiently and keep more of what the company makes.

Lower Corporation Tax

Every allowance and relief claimed, your accounts structured so you pay no more tax than you owe.

Every deadline met

Accounts, CT600, confirmation statements and payroll all filed on time — penalties simply stop happening.

A proactive partner

A named accountant who advises through the year, not one who appears once with a bill.

Wherever you are

Looking for a limited company accountant near you?

Directors searching for a limited company accountant near me usually want someone who handles the full job — accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, dividends and Companies House — and is easy to reach. We do all of that online, for limited companies right across the UK.

Because your books, filings and payroll run securely in the cloud, you get an accountant near you in every way that matters — a quick call, video chat or message instead of a trip to an office. Wherever your company is registered, you get the same fixed monthly fee and the same named accountant who knows your numbers.

The result is everything filed correctly and on time, no travelling, and an accountant chosen for fit rather than postcode. Book a free consultation to see how it works.

Key dates

Deadlines we keep you ahead of

Company accounts
Due 9 months after your accounting period ends.
Corporation Tax
Payment due 9 months and 1 day after period end; CT600 within 12 months.
Confirmation statement
Filed at Companies House at least once a year.
Transparent pricing

Know the price before we start

One fixed monthly fee covering your accounts, Corporation Tax, Companies House filings, payroll and director’s return — agreed up front, no hourly billing.

  • A fixed quote, agreed before any work
  • No hourly billing, no year-end surprises
  • Cancel any time — no long tie-ins

A fixed monthly fee,
tailored to you

Confirmed after a free, no-obligation quote.

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Why Provense

A team that does the work — and picks up the phone

A named accountant

One dedicated person who knows your company — not a call centre.

All-inclusive fixed fee

Accounts, tax, payroll and director’s return in one predictable price.

Proactive, year-round

Advice and planning through the year, not just a set of accounts each January.

Still deciding?

The honest answers to what you’re thinking

How much does an accountant cost for a limited company?

It depends on size and what you need, but small companies typically pay from around £90–£250+ a month. We agree a fixed monthly fee up front covering your accounts, Corporation Tax and director return — no hourly billing.

Can I run a limited company without an accountant?

Legally yes, but the accounts and tax rules are complex and the penalties real. DIY usually costs more in missed reliefs and lost time than an accountant charges.

What does an accountant do for a Ltd company?

Bookkeeping, year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, Companies House filings, payroll and your director’s return — plus advice on tax, dividends and growth through the year.

Is switching accountants a hassle?

No — we handle the handover and HMRC authorisations for you. It takes minutes of your time.

How it works

Getting started is easy

  1. 01

    Set up or switch

    We onboard your company or move you across, with the HMRC authorisations handled.

  2. 02

    We run the numbers

    Books, accounts, tax and payroll managed; your take-home optimised.

  3. 03

    You focus on the business

    You stay compliant, filed on time and tax-efficient, with advice when you need it.

Specialist services

Built specifically for limited companies

Sector-specific help that goes deeper than the general service pages:

Free tool: Company name checker

Check a UK company name against Companies House naming rules, sensitive words and the “same as” test — then search the live register.

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FAQ

Limited companies: your questions answered

How much does a limited company accountant cost in the UK?
Most small limited companies pay somewhere from around £90 to £250+ a month depending on payroll, VAT and complexity. We give you a fixed monthly quote up front, so there are no surprises.
Do I need an accountant for my limited company?
There’s no legal requirement, but the accounts, Corporation Tax and director-tax rules make a good accountant well worth it — they typically save more tax than they cost and keep you penalty-free.
How do you help me take home more pay?
Through the most efficient mix of salary, dividends and pension contributions, claiming all allowable expenses, and using the right allowances — all within the rules.
Can you take over my company part-way through the year?
Yes. We can pick things up at any point, deal with anything outstanding, and get you back on track.
Do you work with companies across the UK?
Yes — we’re a fully online practice serving limited companies throughout the UK, each with a dedicated accountant.
Free guides

Limited companies guides & resources

Everything you need to know, explained in plain English — from registering to going limited.

Limited companies

Confirmation Statement: What It Is and How to File It (UK)

The confirmation statement is an annual filing every UK company must make to Companies House. Here's what it is, what it includes, the deadline, the cost, and how to file.

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Director's Loan Account Explained (and the S455 Tax Trap)

What a director's loan account is, what 'overdrawn' means, the S455 tax charge on money you owe the company, the benefit-in-kind rules, and how to stay out of trouble.

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Limited companies

Director's Salary and Dividends: The Most Tax-Efficient Way to Pay Yourself (2025/26)

How company directors pay themselves tax-efficiently — the optimal small salary plus dividends, why the mix works, and the 2025/26 thresholds that decide the best split.

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Limited companies

Dividend Tax Explained: Rates, Allowance & How It Works (2025/26)

How dividend tax works in the UK — the £500 allowance, the 8.75%/33.75%/39.35% rates, and how dividends are taxed on top of your salary. Plain English, with examples.

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Limited companies

How to Close a Limited Company (UK): Your Options Explained

The four ways to close a UK limited company — striking off, voluntary liquidation, making it dormant — plus the costs, the tax, and which route is right for you.

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Limited companies

How to Set Up a Limited Company (Step-by-Step UK Guide)

Setting up a limited company takes about 24 hours and costs from £50. Here's the step-by-step process — name, directors, shares, registration and what to do next.

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Limited companies

Limited Company Accounts: What You Must File and When (UK Guide)

Every UK limited company must file statutory accounts and a Corporation Tax return each year. Here's exactly what's involved, the deadlines, and whether you can do it yourself.

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Limited companies

Limited Company Expenses: What You Can (and Can't) Claim

A clear guide to allowable limited company expenses — from salary and pensions to home office, travel and equipment — and the costs HMRC won't let you claim.

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Limited companies

What Is Corporation Tax? Rates, Deadlines & How It Works (2025/26)

Corporation Tax is the tax limited companies pay on their profits. Here's how it works, the 19%/25% rates, marginal relief, when it's due, and how to reduce it.

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Let’s take the tax off your plate

Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll show you exactly how we can help — and what it would cost.