Transparent pricing

Accounting fees: one-off filings and ongoing services.

Every quote is free, in writing, no obligation. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices at year-end. Just one ICAEW Chartered Accountant price for the job.

Krishna Prasad Dahal, Chartered Accountant

Reviewed by Krishna Prasad Dahal FCCA, ACA (ICAEW), FCA (ICAI India)ICAEW Council Member · Last reviewed

Our prices

What each service costs

Every price is agreed in writing before we start. Where we show “Fixed quote”, the fee depends on your records — we confirm it within one working day.

ServicePriceBillingStandard turnaroundDetails
Micro-entity accounts + CT600 From £299
Turnover under £40k
One-off, each year 7 working days Get my quote
Self Assessment tax return From £149 One-off, each year 3 weeks Get my quote
VAT returns From £199 Per quarter Before each VAT deadline Get my quote
Payroll From £15 per employee Monthly On or before every payday Get my quote
Corporation Tax return (CT600 only) Fixed quote One-off, each year 3 weeks Get my quote
MTD for Income Tax Fixed quote Quarterly + year-end Before each update deadline Get my quote
Bookkeeping Fixed quote Monthly or quarterly On the schedule we agree Get my quote
Dormant company accounts Fixed quote One-off, each year A few working days Get my quote
CIS returns Fixed quote Monthly Before each monthly deadline Get my quote
Landlord accountant Fixed quote Annual (+ quarterly if MTD applies) 3 weeks Get my quote

No setup fees. No payment details needed for a quote.

What can change your quote

  • How many transactions you have
  • Whether your records are complete, or need catching up
  • How many income sources or rental properties you have
  • Your VAT scheme and filing frequency
  • An urgent deadline that needs express turnaround

Extras and government fees

  • Express filing within a week: £150, subject to availability
  • No Companies House fee for filing annual accounts, and no HMRC fee for tax returns
  • Confirmation statements carry a Companies House fee of £50 online (£110 on paper), paid to Companies House
  • Any tax you owe is paid by you directly to HMRC

Paying, cancelling and refunds

Your written quote and engagement letter set out when you pay, what happens if you cancel, and how we handle corrections. Nothing is charged beyond the quoted fee unless you agree it first. Read our Terms of Engagement.

Always included

What every fixed fee covers.

No matter which service you pick, these are baked in as standard.

ICAEW Chartered Accountant sign-off

A qualified Chartered Accountant reviews and signs off every filing.

Unlimited email support

Quick questions, HMRC letters, compliance worries — email as often as you like at no extra cost.

Data protection & PII

Encrypted file transfer, ICO-registered, professional indemnity insurance £2,000,000.

Deadline reminders

Never miss a filing again. We track every deadline and email you well in advance, every year.

Plain-English review

We walk through every filing in plain English before submitting, so you sign off knowing what's in it.

Fully online portal

Secure document upload, e-signatures, filing copies — all in one place. No paper, no office visits.

How we compare

Chartered-quality. High-street price? No thanks.

The typical UK high-street accountant vs. SmartFiling.

Traditional accountant
SmartFiling
DIY / Software
Fixed fee before starting
ICAEW Chartered Accountant sign-off
3-week filing turnaround
100% online — no office visit
Unlimited email support
MTD-ready
Named accountant on file
Professional indemnity cover
Year-end surprise invoices
Price from
Often hourly
From £149
Subscription + your time

Our fixed-fee promise

We agree the fee in writing before we start. If the scope genuinely grows mid-job, we pause, explain and re-quote — we never bill extras without telling you first.

Not sure which service you need?

Tell us about your company and we'll reply with a fixed quote and the right package within one working day.

Get a free quote

Pricing questions

Questions about our fees

How do I get a price?

Request a free quote. We reply within one working day with a fixed fee in writing and exactly what it covers. There is no obligation.

Can the fee change once I accept?

No — the fee in your written quote is fixed for the work it describes. If you ask for anything outside that scope, we agree the extra cost with you in advance, charged at an hourly rate.

What do your published prices look like?

Micro-entity accounts with the CT600 start from £299 for companies with turnover under £40,000, and payroll starts from £15 per employee per month. Other services are quoted to your records and filing frequency.

Can you file faster than the standard turnaround?

Yes — express filing within a week is available for an additional £150, subject to availability.

Do your fees include the tax I owe?

No. Our fee covers preparing and filing. Any tax, and any statutory fees such as Companies House confirmation statement fees, are paid by you directly.