Short answer
No, accountancy fees are usually quoted plus VAT. Our packages of £89, £169 and £289 a month are plus VAT, so the standard rate of VAT is added to the headline figure on your invoice, unless the accountant is not VAT registered.
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Do accountant fees include VAT?
Accountancy fees are usually quoted plus VAT, so VAT-registered accountants add VAT to the monthly package price on top of the headline figure.
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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No, accountancy fees are usually quoted plus VAT. Our packages of £89, £169 and £289 a month are plus VAT, so the standard rate of VAT is added to the headline figure on your invoice, unless the accountant is not VAT registered.
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Why fees are quoted plus VAT
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Checking what you are quoted
Why fees are quoted plus VAT
Most established accountancy firms are VAT registered because their turnover exceeds the VAT threshold, so they charge VAT on their fees in the same way any other VAT-registered service business does, and this is added on top of the quoted price rather than included within it.
For a VAT-registered limited company client, this VAT is generally recoverable as input tax on the company's own VAT return, so the net cost to a VAT-registered business is the fee excluding VAT. For a company that is not VAT registered, the VAT is an additional real cost.
Checking what you are quoted
When comparing accountancy prices, always check whether a quoted figure is inclusive or exclusive of VAT, since a headline price that looks lower may simply be quoted differently, and a genuine like-for-like comparison needs both figures on the same basis.
Our published package prices of £89, £169 and £289 a month are consistently quoted plus VAT, so you can compare them directly against other plus-VAT quotes without adjustment.
Before you act
Rates, thresholds and deadlines quoted here reflect the 2026/27 UK position and current Companies House and HMRC guidance. Check GOV.UK, or ask us, before relying on them for your own company.
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Frequently asked
Do accountant fees include VAT?: questions directors ask
Can I reclaim the VAT on accountancy fees?
If your company is VAT registered, the VAT on accountancy fees is normally recoverable as input tax, subject to the usual VAT rules.
Are Companies House fees subject to VAT?
No, Companies House fees are charged at cost with no VAT added, since they are a government fee, not a supply by the accountant.
Why do some quotes look cheaper?
They may be quoted inclusive of VAT, or exclude services that are included elsewhere, so always compare on the same basis.
What records are needed for do accountant fees include vat?
Keep bank statements, sales and platform reports, purchase invoices, payroll records, VAT workings, finance agreements and Companies House correspondence. We confirm the exact list at onboarding and identify gaps before a filing deadline becomes urgent.
How much does help with do accountant fees include vat cost?
The fee depends on transaction volume, record quality, VAT and payroll requirements, historic catch-up and the level of reporting needed. We agree a fixed scope and price before technical work starts, with published packages available on our fees page.
Can you take over do accountant fees include vat from another accountant?
Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the prior records and authorities, check the next Companies House and HMRC deadlines, and give you one clear handover list. The process is normally completed remotely.
Can do accountant fees include vat be handled online?
Yes. We work through secure cloud records, scheduled reviews and digital approvals, while keeping a named team available by phone, video call and email. Clients can also visit our Morden office by appointment.
Which accounting software works best for do accountant fees include vat?
We regularly work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and connected sales or expense apps. The right setup depends on transaction volume, integrations and the reports you need, not simply the software brand.
What tax deadlines matter for do accountant fees include vat?
The relevant calendar may include annual accounts, Corporation Tax payment and return dates, confirmation statements, VAT returns, payroll submissions and Self Assessment. We map the dates from your company year end and registrations.
Is this do accountant fees include vat guidance personal tax advice?
No. This page explains general UK rules and common accounting treatment. Your facts, contracts and wider tax position must be reviewed before you rely on a conclusion.
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