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Corporation tax, capital allowances, R&D claims and profit extraction — reviewed by UK specialists so you pay what you owe and not a penny more.
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How business tax services work
Corporation tax is charged on company profits, with a small profits rate for lower earners and marginal relief between the thresholds.
The bigger opportunities usually sit outside the return itself: capital allowances on equipment, R&D relief, loss planning and how directors take money out of the business.
Payment is due nine months and one day after your accounting period ends, with the return itself due twelve months after.
What affects the cost of business tax services
- Profit level and which rate band applies
- Capital expenditure and allowance claims
- Whether R&D or creative reliefs are available
- Group structure and loss relief
- Salary versus dividend profit extraction
Why get in touch about business tax services with us
Full relief review
Allowances and reliefs checked before the return is finalised.
Extraction planning
The right salary and dividend mix for directors and shareholders.
Deadline control
Payment and filing dates tracked so interest is never incurred.
Business tax services compared
Typical UK fees for owner-managed companies.
| Service | Typical fee | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT600 only | £300 - £700 | Annual | Simple companies |
| Accounts + CT600 | £800 - £2,000 | Annual | Most SMEs |
| Tax planning review | £400 - £1,200 | Annual | Profitable companies |
| R&D claim | 10 - 20% of benefit | Per claim | Technical development work |
Corporation tax rates
Rates for the current UK financial year.
| Profit band | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £50,000 | 19% | Small profits rate |
| £50,001 - £250,000 | 26.5% effective | Marginal relief applies |
| Over £250,000 | 25% | Main rate |
| Payment deadline | 9 months + 1 day | After period end |
Expert advice
Our finance team reviews UK providers, pricing tiers and service levels every quarter.
“Compliance tells you what happened. Planning changes what happens. Buy the second one before your year end, not after.”
business tax services: pros and cons
Pros
- Reliefs identified before the numbers are locked in
- Lower effective tax rate through legitimate planning
- Reduced risk of an HMRC enquiry
- Clear forecast of what to set aside
Cons
- Planning advice costs more than compliance alone
- R&D claims attract HMRC scrutiny and need robust evidence
- Benefit depends on profit level
How to choose business tax services
The cheapest headline price is rarely the cheapest total cost. Work through these points before you commit.
- 1
Book the review before year end
Once the period closes, most planning options are gone.
- 2
Watch the marginal band
Profits between £50,000 and £250,000 face a 26.5% effective rate — timing matters.
- 3
Vet R&D advisers carefully
Contingent-fee firms that overclaim leave you carrying the risk.
- 4
Review extraction annually
The optimal salary and dividend split changes with each Budget.
Get in touch about business tax services
Tell us what your business needs today. It takes just minutes.
Getting help with business tax services
It takes a few minutes to get in touch, and there is no obligation.
1. Tell us about your business
Turnover, structure, headcount and how many transactions you process each month.
2. Get matched with a specialist
We put you in touch with a provider that genuinely supports businesses of your size and sector.
3. Understand the real costs
Monthly fees, per-user charges, onboarding costs and what is bundled versus billed extra.
4. Get set up
Your chosen provider handles onboarding, data migration and HMRC registrations where needed.
Things to watch out for
Corporation tax is payable before the return is due — set the cash aside early.
Overdrawn director loan accounts trigger a separate s455 tax charge.
Aggressive schemes marketed as tax planning can end in penalties and interest.
Our business tax services service
We put you in touch with established UK providers and independent practices for business tax services, so you can weigh price against the level of support you actually get.
There is no fee to get in touch, and we will tell you plainly when your existing arrangement is already competitive.
Getting started
1
Gather your numbers
Latest accounts, current provider costs and your accounting year end.
2
Check the transfer
Confirm how records, payroll history and HMRC authorisations move across.
3
Set the go-live date
Most businesses switch at a quarter or year end to keep reporting clean.
Why choose Grow Your Business?
Specialists, not generalists
We put you in touch with UK specialists who actually fit how your business operates.
No cost to enquire
There's no fee to get in touch, and no obligation to go ahead once you hear back.
Simple and fast
It takes just a few minutes to send your enquiry, and a specialist will be in touch shortly after.
Types of business tax services
Different setups suit different stages of growth.
Compliance only
Corporation tax computation and CT600 prepared and filed.
Compliance plus planning
Adds a pre-year-end review to influence the outcome, not just report it.
R&D tax credit claims
Specialist claims for qualifying development work.
Group and international
Transfer pricing, group relief and cross-border considerations.
Who we work with
Logos are shown for identification. We are not affiliated with every provider listed and do not cover the whole market.
Crunch
Mazuma
TaxAssist
The Accountancy Partnership
1st Formations
Osome
Sage
XeroComparing with us is a no-brainer
“A pre-year-end review moved us out of the marginal band and saved five figures.”
Marcus, engineering firm, Sheffield
business tax services guides
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Read guidebusiness tax services FAQs
When is corporation tax due?
Nine months and one day after the end of your accounting period, with the return due twelve months after.
What is marginal relief?
It smooths the jump between the 19% and 25% rates, producing an effective 26.5% rate on profits between £50,000 and £250,000.
Can I claim R&D relief?
Only for work that seeks an advance in science or technology and resolves genuine technical uncertainty. Evidence is essential.
Written by the Grow Your Business editorial team · Updated 26 July 2026