Accounting & Compliance
You have an LTD, but the accounting is a blur? Annual accounts, CT600, confirmation statement, VAT, PAYE: UK obligations are precise, deadlines strict, and penalties automatic. Running an LTD's accounting from abroad requires real command of UK standards and of Companies House and HMRC requirements. We offer a complete, rigorous annual management service with no surprises.
Our accounting and management services
A complete accounting service, built for LTDs owned by non-residents and the requirements of Companies House and HMRC.
Bookkeeping for your LTD
We record all your financial transactions under UK accounting standards. Multi-currency bookkeeping, with regular bank reconciliations and permanent visibility over your numbers.
- Processing and filing of accounting records
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Interim financial statements on request
- Multi-currency bookkeeping (GBP, EUR, USD)
Tax filings (HMRC)
We prepare and file all your returns with HMRC: corporation tax (CT600), VAT returns and PAYE if your business requires it.
- Annual CT600 return
- Corporation Tax calculation and optimisation
- Quarterly VAT returns (Making Tax Digital)
- PAYE management if you take a director's salary
Companies House filings
We prepare and file your annual accounts and confirmation statement with Companies House, on time, every year.
- Statutory annual accounts
- Annual confirmation statement
- Statutory registers and PSC register
- Company information updates (directors, address, shares)
Reporting and financial management
Beyond compliance, we provide real financial management tools to inform your decisions: dashboards, margin analysis, cash flow projections and performance indicators.
- Financial dashboards
- Cash flow forecasts
- Profitability analysis by activity
- Preparation of the pre-year-end tax review
Annual obligations calendar
Staying compliant in the UK means meeting precise deadlines throughout the year. We track every obligation rigorously so you never face late penalties.
First quarter
Year-end close for LTDs aligned with the calendar year. Preparation of annual accounts and launch of the tax review. Strategic check on the year's salary/dividend mix.
Second quarter
Annual accounts filed with Companies House and CT600 preparation. Quarterly VAT returns. Confirmation statement based on the company's anniversary date.
Third quarter
Corporation Tax payment (9 months and 1 day after year-end). CT600 filed with HMRC. VAT returns. Mid-year review and adjustments.
Fourth quarter
Pre-year-end optimisation review: investments, remuneration, deductible expenses, provisions. VAT returns. Tax planning for the next year. This review often pays for the subscription.
Need rigorous accounting support?
We handle all your accounting and tax obligations. No commitment.
Why outsource your LTD's accounting
Entrusting your accounting to a team specialised in non-resident LTDs is a real gain for founders. Here's why.
Guaranteed compliance
Systematic compliance with UK accounting standards, HMRC deadlines and Companies House requirements. Your filings and returns are completed on time.
Time savings
Focus on growing your business. All administrative and tax obligations are handled by our qualified teams.
Financial visibility
Clear and regular reporting to manage your business. Dashboards, margin analysis and cash flow projections at your disposal.
Data security
Your accounting and financial data is protected by strict security protocols and a rigorous confidentiality policy.
Cost optimisation
A predictable annual package that includes every service. No accountant to hire, no software to maintain, no bad surprises.
Specialised expertise
A team specialised in LTDs owned by non-residents, with deep knowledge of Companies House, HMRC and the challenges expat founders face.
How is an LTD taxed?
UK corporation tax is 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising progressively to 25% above £250,000. The pre-year-end optimisation review reduces the taxable base every year, within the law.
The real question is your overall tax picture: the UK applies no withholding tax on dividends paid to non-resident shareholders. You receive the gross amount, then taxed under the rules of your country of residence and the applicable tax treaty.
Combined with the right salary/dividend mix, this framework can bring the total tax burden down to a very low level, sometimes 0%, depending on the profile. That's what the onboarding strategy session establishes, with real numbers.
Who is this service for?
Our accounting service is designed for specific profiles. Here's where it makes sense, and where it doesn't.
When it makes sense
You have an active LTD
Your company collects and spends: it must keep clean books and file its accounts and CT600 on time, every year.
You invoice through your LTD
Whether it's e-commerce, consulting or online services, you need rigorous bookkeeping and compliant filings.
You run a holding
A holding's accounting involves dividend flows between entities and specific documentation. We know these setups inside out.
You're switching providers
You're not happy with your current accountant and you're looking for a more responsive, more rigorous, more transparent partner.
When it's NOT the right fit
Company with no real activity
If your company is dormant with no activity, its obligations are reduced: our full support isn't justified yet.
One-off DIY accounting
If you just want a balance sheet produced once a year with no ongoing follow-up, our approach isn't the right fit. We work long-term, with regular monitoring.
Company in another country
We only handle the accounting of UK companies (LTD and LLP). For other jurisdictions, we can point you to partners in our network.
Common LTD accounting mistakes
The mistakes we see most often among founders running their LTD from abroad or without proper support.
Missing the Corporation Tax payment
The tax is due 9 months and 1 day after year-end, before the CT600 deadline itself. Many founders discover it with the late interest.
Forgetting the confirmation statement
It's due every year on the company's anniversary date. Forgetting it exposes the LTD to being struck off the register by Companies House.
Confusing home-country accounting with UK standards
UK standards differ from the French or Belgian chart of accounts. Misclassified entries are expensive to fix: better to do it right from the start.
Ignoring the VAT thresholds
Above £90,000 of UK turnover, VAT registration is mandatory. Missing it leads to a painful retroactive catch-up.
UK LTD accounting FAQ
The answers to the questions our clients ask most often about their LTD's accounting and taxes.
UK standards (UK GAAP: FRS 102, or FRS 105 for micro-entities). Small LTDs benefit from lighter obligations: simplified accounts and audit exemption under the legal thresholds. At The Horizon Founder, we apply the most favourable regime for your situation. The result: credible financial statements for banks and platforms, without unnecessary complexity.
No, not for the vast majority of LTDs: a small company is audit-exempt as long as it stays under the legal thresholds (turnover, balance sheet total, headcount). If growth takes you past them, we coordinate the audit with licensed UK auditors. For almost all our clients, no audit is required.
The corporation tax return (CT600) must be filed within 12 months of year-end, and the tax paid 9 months and 1 day after year-end. If your company is VAT-registered (mandatory above £90,000 of UK turnover), there are quarterly VAT returns via Making Tax Digital. If you pay yourself a salary, payroll runs through PAYE. We handle all of it for you.
That's the role of the pre-year-end optimisation review, included in the subscription: investments to bring forward, director's remuneration to adjust, overlooked deductible expenses, provisions. Combined with the right salary/dividend mix based on your tax treaty, it reduces the bill every year, within the law. It often pays for the subscription on its own.
Of course, you can transfer your accounting to us at any time. We collect the history from your previous provider and take over all ongoing obligations. We also run a transition review to check previous entries and ensure the continuity of your compliance.
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Depending on your country of residence and your profile, a well-structured UK LTD can bring your taxes down to the legal minimum, sometimes 0%. Book a strategy call, no commitment: we'll tell you with real numbers.