Guides

Short, plain-English answers to the questions small business owners ask us most. Each guide gives the answer first, then the detail, with figures checked against GOV.UK.

• How Much Does an Accountant Cost for a Small Limited Company?

  Typical monthly and one-off prices in 2026, what should be included, and the extras to watch for.

• What Happens If You File Company Accounts or a CT600 Late?

  The Companies House and HMRC penalty tables, and how to limit the cost if you are already late.

• Do I Need an Accountant to File a CT600?

  What the law requires, what changed when HMRC's free service closed, and when doing it yourself makes sense.