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An accountant for small business taxes handles Corporation Tax or Self Assessment, VAT, payroll taxes and the owner's own position, and sets out the liability and payment dates in advance so the cash is planned rather than discovered.
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Accountant for small business taxes
A small business tax accountant for Corporation Tax, VAT, payroll taxes and owner tax planning. Fixed fees, London and UK wide.
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An accountant for small business taxes handles Corporation Tax or Self Assessment, VAT, payroll taxes and the owner's own position, and sets out the liability and payment dates in advance so the cash is planned rather than discovered.
Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar Member of ICAEW, Fellow of ACCA, Fellow of AAT, a double graduate and entrepreneur at heart, helping startups grow and serving thousands of businesses nationwide with an excellent team. Published by LimitedCompany.Accountants, 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Reviewed 12 September 2026 against 2026/27 UK rates and current Companies House and HMRC guidance.
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An accountant for small business taxes handles Corporation Tax or Self Assessment, VAT, payroll taxes and the owner's own position, and sets out the liability and payment dates in advance so the cash is planned rather than discovered.
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The taxes a small business meets
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Planning that is legitimate and documented
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Avoiding the common tax mistakes
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If HMRC opens an enquiry
The taxes a small business meets
Corporation Tax for companies or Income Tax through Self Assessment for sole traders and partners, VAT once registered, PAYE and National Insurance as an employer, dividend tax for shareholders, and Capital Gains Tax on disposals.
Planning that is legitimate and documented
Sensible planning means claiming what the law allows: capital allowances, pension contributions, the right remuneration mix, and correct timing of income and expenditure. We explain the commercial consequences as well as the tax effect, and we do not promise savings before seeing the numbers.
Avoiding the common tax mistakes
Taking dividends without distributable profits, leaving a director's loan overdrawn past the trigger date, missing VAT registration when turnover creeps past the threshold, and treating personal costs as business expenses. Each of these creates tax and, sometimes, penalties.
If HMRC opens an enquiry
We handle correspondence, assemble the evidence and manage the process. Enquiry work sits outside the monthly fee and is quoted before it starts.
Before you act
Rates, thresholds and deadlines quoted here reflect the current UK position and current HMRC and Companies House guidance. Check GOV.UK, or ask us, before relying on them for your own business.
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Talk to a limited company accountant near you
We work with company directors across London and Surrey from our office at 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Pick your area, or send the form below and we will call you back.
Frequently asked
Accountant for small business taxes: questions directors ask
What does a small business tax accountant do?
Calculates and files the business taxes, advises on allowable claims and timing, and keeps the owner's personal tax aligned with the business.
Can you reduce my tax bill?
Only through legitimate reliefs and timing that fit your facts. Any accountant promising a saving before reviewing your position is guessing.
Do you handle VAT registration?
Yes, including choosing the right scheme and getting digital records compliant.
Is my director Self Assessment included?
It is included in our higher packages and can be added to others.
When are the main payment dates?
Corporation Tax is normally due nine months and one day after the period end; Self Assessment balancing payments are due 31 January, with payments on account in January and July where applicable.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the accounting and tax records, review every approaching deadline and manage the handover so no filing is missed.
Can everything be handled online?
Yes. Records, questions, approvals and meetings can all be handled securely online. Clients near London can also meet us at 12 London Road, Morden by appointment.
Do you only work with London businesses?
No. We act for businesses across the UK online, and work locally with owners in London, Morden, Croydon, Sutton, Wimbledon, Mitcham and Surrey.
Is basic tax advice included?
Routine day-to-day questions are included. Technical calculations, written advice, planning projects, HMRC disputes and specialist claims are scoped and agreed before any work starts.
How quickly can I get a fixed fee quote?
Use the short online quote form with your turnover, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping position. We can normally confirm scope and a fixed monthly fee the same working day.
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What Our Clients Say
“Accotax have been our accountants for many years now. We maintained them because of their professionalism. In the last couple of years I have been working with Imran, who has been very professional and helpful in guiding us through the whole process, explaining and clarifying every aspect of it. Very prompt in responding to questions and patient with us even when we seem to be slow.”
“We worked with a few different accountants before finally settling with Accotax, and we're really glad we did. They take the time to understand how our business works and what our needs are. Anum, who looks after our account on a day-to-day basis, including reconciling invoices and preparing the annual accounts, is amazing, professional, efficient, and follows the processes we have put in place together. Accotax has made our accounting experience much smoother and easier. We see them as a long-term partner as our business continues to grow. I would 100% recommend them.”
“I've been working with Accotax since January 2024, and their support has grown alongside my business needs. My personal allocated manager, Umer, provides tailored services for both of my companies, adapting as I expand and ensuring everything runs smoothly. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and always clear in their communication. Their help with accounts, VAT, payrolls, pensions and compliance gives me real confidence and peace of mind.”
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Organised, explained, on schedule.
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