Quick answer: A limited company accountant handles your statutory year-end accounts, corporation tax return (CT600), director payroll, dividend paperwork and VAT — keeping you compliant with Companies House and HMRC. Bayar Hughes & Co provides all of this on transparent fixed fees from our New Eltham, London office, in person or fully online.
Everything Your Limited Company Needs, Under One Roof
- Statutory year-end accounts prepared and filed with Companies House
- Corporation tax returns (CT600) filed with HMRC, with tax planning built in
- Director payroll and the most tax-efficient salary/dividend mix for your situation
- VAT registration and quarterly returns under Making Tax Digital
- Confirmation statements and Companies House compliance
- Self assessment returns for directors
Deadlines We Never Let You Miss
Limited companies face a calendar of hard deadlines: accounts to Companies House nine months after year end, corporation tax payment nine months and one day after year end, the CT600 return twelve months after year end, plus VAT quarters, RTI payroll submissions and the annual confirmation statement. Late filing penalties start at £150 and escalate — and they compound with late-payment interest from HMRC. Our job is simple: you never see any of them.
Tax-Efficient Director Pay
The salary-versus-dividends decision changes with every Budget — optimal levels shift with the personal allowance, dividend allowance, and National Insurance thresholds. We review your remuneration strategy every year, not just at year end, so profit extraction stays efficient as rules and your circumstances change. Pension contributions, family shareholdings and timing all play a part.
Services for Limited Companies
Limited Company Accounts
Year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, director payroll and dividend planning for lim…
Payroll Services
Outsourced payroll that runs itself — RTI submissions, pensions auto-enrolment, payslips, …
VAT Returns & Registration
VAT registration, quarterly Making Tax Digital returns and scheme advice that keeps you co…
Self Assessment Tax Returns
Accurate, stress-free tax returns for sole traders, landlords, directors and high earners …
Bookkeeping Services
Cloud bookkeeping on Xero, QuickBooks or Sage — tidy, accurate books all year so tax time …
Tax Planning
Proactive personal and business tax planning — pay what you owe, and not a penny more.…
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a limited company accountant cost?
Most small limited companies pay a fixed monthly fee that covers year-end accounts, corporation tax, payroll and ongoing advice — typically somewhere between £60 and £250 a month depending on size and complexity. Bayar Hughes & Co agrees a transparent fixed fee up front, so there are no surprises.
Do I need an accountant for my limited company?
There's no legal requirement for most small companies, but statutory accounts, corporation tax computations and payroll are complex and penalty-laden — and a good accountant usually saves more in tax and time than they cost. Most UK limited companies use one.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes — switching is easier than most directors expect. Once you appoint us we handle the professional handover directly with your outgoing accountant, including copies of your records, and there is usually no gap in filings.
What is the best salary and dividend mix for a director?
It depends on your other income, the current tax-free allowances and National Insurance thresholds, which change most years. We calculate the optimal mix for each director annually as part of our limited company service.
Do you work with companies outside London?
Yes — we act for limited companies across the UK as online accountants, with secure document exchange and video meetings, alongside local clients who visit our New Eltham SE9 office.