Fees index
What UK accountants actually charge
Accountancy pricing is famously opaque. These are our independent benchmarks for every common service — published in full, updated as the market moves, and used consistently across the whole site.
- £39–£89
- Sole trader / month
- £83–£227
- Limited company / month
- £150+
- One-off tax return
- Free
- To compare quotes
Fees by service
Typical monthly fee
£83–£227
How much does an accountant cost for a limited company?
Micro limited company, core compliance
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One-off return
£150–£350
How much does an accountant charge for a self assessment tax return?
Straightforward employment plus side income
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Typical monthly cost
£25–£75
How much does bookkeeping cost in the UK?
Small business, outsourced bookkeeping
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Base fee plus per employee
£15–£35 + £5
How much does payroll cost per employee in the UK?
Per month, per employee per pay run
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Typical add-on cost
£20–£45/mo
How much does a VAT return cost?
Quarterly MTD VAT returns
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