UK tax rates and thresholds for founders, 2026/27
Every corporation tax, dividend, income tax, National Insurance, VAT and pension figure a UK limited company director needs for 2026/27, each one linked to the GOV.UK page it came from.
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Plain-English guides for UK founders on what a modern accountant should actually deliver: faster filings, a lower flat fee, and a qualified person accountable for the numbers.
Late filing penalties for a UK limited company: Companies House and HMRC
Companies House fines late accounts and HMRC fines a late CT600, separately. Every penalty band from GOV.UK in one table, with a worked example.
UK VAT registration threshold: when a limited company must register
The £90,000 VAT threshold is a rolling 12 months, not your financial year. Both GOV.UK tests, their deadlines and effective dates, with the worked examples.
First accounts and first Corporation Tax deadlines for a new UK limited company
First accounts are due 21 months after incorporation or 3 months after the accounting reference date, whichever is longer, and the first year often needs two CT600s.
The accountant a UK startup actually needs: faster filings, a lower bill
UK founders looking for a startup accountant really want two things: filings handled faster and a lower, predictable bill. Here is what actually delivers them, and the one thing software cannot replace.
Fixed-fee accountant for a UK startup: how it works and what is included
A fixed monthly fee for a UK startup means a lower, predictable cost and faster turnaround. Here is what it should cover, why it beats hourly billing, and how to compare quotes.
Modern vs traditional accounting in the UK: the real choice is speed and cost
Framed as new versus old, the real question for a UK company is speed and cost: how current your numbers are, how big the bill is, and who is accountable for the filing. Here is how to think about it.
Best AI accountant UK 2026: what founders are really buying
Founders searching for an AI accountant in 2026 want faster replies, lower fees, and less HMRC admin. Here is what actually delivers those outcomes, and the difference between a regulated accountant and a tool you run yourself.
Automated bookkeeping for UK startups: what it covers, what it misses
A plain guide to what automated bookkeeping actually does for a UK limited company, what it cannot do, and how to choose a service that scales with you.
Do You Need an Accountant for a UK Limited Company?
The honest answer on whether a limited company director needs an accountant, what the law actually requires, and where DIY filing tends to go wrong.
What Founders Should Look for in an Accounting Firm
How UK tech founders can find an accountant who understands SaaS metrics, R&D tax credits, and SEIS/EIS - not just year-end filings.
SEIS and EIS tax relief calculator
See the income tax relief, capital gains treatment, and real net cost of a SEIS or EIS investment, calculated live as you type - before anyone commits a pound.
Best VAT Accountant for a UK Startup: What to Actually Look For
A practical guide to choosing a VAT accountant for a UK startup, covering registration timing, what to check before you hire, and the questions worth asking.
An accountant for Companies House and HMRC filings, not just one of them
What a UK limited company actually has to file with Companies House and HMRC, and why one accountant handling both keeps the numbers consistent.
The Best Accountant for a Solo Founder Running a UK Limited Company
What actually separates a good accountant from a bad one when you're running a UK limited company on your own, with no one else there to catch a mistake.
A Corporation Tax Accountant for Your UK Startup
What a corporation tax accountant actually does for a UK startup, when to bring one in, and what to check before you commit to a fee.
An Accountant for a UK Agency That Wants Real-Time Numbers
How a UK agency founder gets live financial visibility without losing the judgement of a qualified accountant.
The Cheapest Reliable Accountant for a UK Limited Company
What separates a genuinely low-cost limited company accountant from one that will cost you more once HMRC or Companies House gets involved.
Who Can Do My UK Company Accounts With AI?
AI can help prepare your UK company accounts, but only a qualified accountant should review and sign them off before they're filed.
Accountant for Marketing Agencies UK: What You Actually Need
What UK marketing agencies need from an accountant beyond generic bookkeeping: revenue recognition for retainers and projects, IR35 on your freelance bench, and VAT on recharged media spend.
The Best Online Accountant for a UK Small Business in 2026
A founder's practical guide to choosing an online accountant for a UK limited company in 2026, covering what actually separates automated bookkeeping from real oversight.
Accountant for Construction Tradespeople in the UK
A plain-English guide to CIS, the VAT reverse charge and cash flow for UK builders, electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople choosing an accountant.
Accountant for Restaurants, Pubs and Hospitality Businesses in the UK
A UK chartered accountant explains what actually matters when choosing an accountant for a restaurant, pub or hospitality business: EPOS reconciliation, food VAT, tronc and tips, and multi-site margins.
Accountant for NHS and Healthcare Locums
How accounting actually works for NHS and healthcare locums in the UK, from IR35 and umbrella vs limited company to the expenses locums often miss.
Freelancer Going Limited - What You Actually Need From an Accountant
A plain-English guide to what changes when a freelancer incorporates, what you can do yourself, and where an accountant actually earns their fee.
Accountant for Crypto and Web3 Companies in the UK
A plain-English guide for UK founders on how HMRC taxes crypto and Web3 companies, where crypto bookkeeping actually breaks down, and what to check before hiring a crypto accountant.
AI Accounting Firm for a UK Limited Company: What You're Actually Buying
A plain-English guide to what an AI accounting firm for a UK limited company actually automates, what still needs a qualified accountant, and what to check before you sign up.
The Accountant for Founders Who Want Everything Automated
Absolv connects your bank and invoicing so the books update themselves, while an ICAEW chartered accountant checks and files every number for one flat monthly fee.
What to look for in an accountant for a UK ecommerce business
What a UK online seller needs from an accountant, and what Absolv covers for one flat monthly fee.
The best accountant for an early-stage UK fintech
What to look for in an accountant if you run an early-stage UK fintech, which questions belong to a regulatory specialist instead, and what to ask before you hire.