Certificates & references
Some visa routes ask applicants to evidence income, business activity or investment through accountant-prepared documents.
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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What we can confirm
What we cannot do
We can confirm figures and facts that are evidenced in accounts, tax returns and company records we hold, such as income, shareholding or trading history. We cannot certify eligibility or predict a Home Office decision, which follows the published guidance for the specific route.
Where records support it, we can provide a letter or reference confirming matters such as company turnover, your salary and dividends, your shareholding percentage, how long the company has traded, or that accounts and tax filings are up to date. Each statement is limited to what the accounts, tax returns or Companies House record actually show.
Requirements vary significantly between visa categories and change over time, so always check the current published guidance for the specific route, or ask an immigration adviser, for what documents and wording are required before requesting a reference from us.
We are not immigration advisers and do not assess whether a document meets Home Office requirements, comment on eligibility for a visa, or predict how an application will be decided. Where an immigration adviser has told you exactly what wording is needed, share that with us and we will confirm whether it matches records we hold.
We also cannot certify figures that are not yet reflected in filed accounts or returns, or invent supporting detail that the records do not show. If a document specifies information outside our knowledge, such as personal circumstances, that should come from you or your immigration adviser, not from us.
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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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
No. We confirm what our records support; the decision is entirely for the Home Office, based on its own published requirements.
For most visa applications, yes. They advise on eligibility and required evidence; we confirm the accountancy facts that sit behind it.
No, that is outside our expertise. We can support with the financial evidence once an immigration adviser has told you what is needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Check the current rules
Deadlines, thresholds and filing rules change. GOV.UK and Companies House publish the current statutory position; advice should then be applied to your company’s circumstances.
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