Can a firm based outside the UK manage UK company accounting?

Yes. UK company accounting can be managed entirely remotely using cloud software. Khetanca manages UK business accounting in Zoho Books and QuickBooks — Making Tax Digital VAT returns, Corporation Tax tracking, Companies House filings, and PAYE payroll under Real Time Information — for companies with no UK-based finance team.

UK Accounting Services

UK company accounting.
VAT, Corporation Tax and Companies House — handled.

Q: Do UK companies need to follow Making Tax Digital for VAT?

Yes. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT has been mandatory for all VAT-registered UK businesses since April 2022, regardless of turnover. It requires digital record-keeping and VAT returns submitted through MTD-compatible software with a digital link between records and the return — spreadsheets alone, without bridging software, are not compliant. Khetanca files UK VAT returns through Zoho Books or QuickBooks, both MTD-compatible.

Q: What is UK Corporation Tax and what are the current rates?

UK Corporation Tax is charged on a company's taxable profits. The main rate is 25% for profits above £250,000. A small profits rate of 19% applies to profits up to £50,000. Profits between £50,000 and £250,000 attract marginal relief, tapering the effective rate between 19% and 25%. Corporation Tax returns (CT600) are filed with HMRC, normally 12 months after the end of the accounting period, with the tax itself due 9 months and 1 day after the period end.

Outsourced accounting for UK limited companies. Making Tax Digital VAT returns, Corporation Tax computations, Companies House annual accounts and confirmation statements, PAYE payroll under Real Time Information — in Zoho Books or QuickBooks. Remote team, no UK office needed.

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Monthly management accounts

Balance sheet, P&L and cash flow prepared under UK GAAP by day 5 of each month.

VAT under Making Tax Digital

MTD-compatible VAT returns filed with HMRC every quarter. Digital records, digital link, no spreadsheet workarounds. Input VAT recovery maximised.

Corporation Tax computed and filed

CT600 prepared, marginal relief applied correctly between £50,000 and £250,000, iXBRL accounts tagged for HMRC submission.

Companies House — on time, every time

Annual accounts filed within 9 months of your accounting reference date. Confirmation statement kept current. No late filing penalties.

PAYE payroll — RTI compliant

Payroll run and reported to HMRC in real time on or before every payday. Pension auto-enrolment duties and re-enrolment tracked.

What actually goes wrong

The pattern we see in almost
every UK company we take over.

✕VAT returns filed from a spreadsheet with a bridging tool bolted on, technically MTD-compliant but one broken link away from an HMRC penalty

✕Corporation Tax estimated at a flat 19% or 25% all year, with marginal relief never applied, so the year-end computation lands nowhere near the provision

✕Companies House confirmation statement missed because nobody owns the calendar — an automatic penalty and a strike-off warning follow

✕A director's loan account runs overdrawn past the year end without anyone flagging the Section 455 tax charge until the accountant asks, too late

✕Pension auto-enrolment set up once at hire and never revisited, so re-enrolment dates and opt-out re-checks are missed entirely

✕IR35 status for contractors decided once, informally, then never reassessed as the working relationship changes — a costly gap in an HMRC review

UK regulatory context

Three overlapping compliance obligations
that UK companies manage simultaneously.

UK VAT & MTD

VAT at 20% — Making Tax Digital mandatory

Registration is required once taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any 12-month period. Since April 2022, every VAT-registered business must keep digital records and file through MTD-compatible software with an unbroken digital link — no manual re-keying between systems. Quarterly returns are filed with HMRC.

Filing: Quarterly · Regulator: HMRC · Threshold: £90,000

CORPORATION TAX

19% to 25% — profit-banded

The small profits rate of 19% applies up to £50,000 of taxable profit; the main rate of 25% applies above £250,000. Profits in between attract marginal relief, tapering the effective rate. CT600 returns are due 12 months after the accounting period end; the tax itself is due 9 months and 1 day after.

Annual return · Regulator: HMRC · Rate: 19–25%

COMPANIES HOUSE

Annual accounts & confirmation statement

Annual accounts are due within 9 months of the accounting reference date. A confirmation statement confirming company, shareholder and PSC details is due at least once every 12 months. Small companies file under the FRS 102 1A or FRS 105 micro-entity regime. Late filing penalties are automatic and escalate with delay.

Annual · Regulator: Companies House · Mandatory

ALSO REQUIRED

PAYE payroll under Real Time Information (RTI) — HMRC must be notified on or before each payday. Pension auto-enrolment duties, including ongoing re-enrolment every 3 years. Section 455 tax on overdrawn director's loan accounts not repaid within 9 months of the year end. Each is a recurring obligation, not a one-time setup.

What we deliver monthly

Full UK accounting service.
Delivered monthly, remotely.

Daily bookkeeping

Every transaction posted in Zoho Books or QuickBooks — sales invoices, purchase bills, expenses, bank receipts and payments. Bank feeds connected for same-week reconciliation.

Monthly close — UK GAAP

Bank reconciliation complete. Accruals and prepayments posted. Depreciation calculated. Director's loan account balance checked against the 9-month repayment window. Accounts delivered by day 5.

VAT return — MTD compliant

Every transaction reviewed for correct VAT treatment. Return filed with HMRC through MTD-compatible software each quarter. Input VAT recovery maximised, flat rate scheme reviewed where applicable.

PAYE payroll & pensions

Payroll run and reported to HMRC under RTI on or before payday. Auto-enrolment pension contributions calculated and submitted. Re-enrolment dates tracked so they don't lapse silently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do UK companies need to follow Making Tax Digital for VAT?+

Yes. Making Tax Digital for VAT has been mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses since April 2022, regardless of turnover. It requires digital record-keeping and VAT returns submitted through MTD-compatible software with a digital link between records and the return — a spreadsheet alone, without bridging software, is not compliant. We file UK VAT returns through Zoho Books or QuickBooks, both MTD-compatible.

What is UK Corporation Tax and what are the current rates?+

Corporation Tax is charged on a company's taxable profits. The main rate is 25% for profits above £250,000. A small profits rate of 19% applies to profits up to £50,000. Profits between £50,000 and £250,000 attract marginal relief, tapering the effective rate between the two. Returns (CT600) are filed with HMRC, normally 12 months after the accounting period ends, with the tax itself due 9 months and 1 day after the period end.

What does a UK company need to file with Companies House each year?+

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts with Companies House within 9 months of its accounting reference date, and a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months confirming company, shareholder and PSC details are current. Small companies can file under the FRS 102 Section 1A or FRS 105 micro-entity regime with reduced disclosure. Late filing carries automatic, escalating penalties regardless of whether any tax is owed.

Can you manage accounting for a UK company remotely?+

Yes. We manage UK company accounting entirely remotely using Zoho Books or QuickBooks — cloud platforms that allow document sharing, bank feed connections and real-time collaboration. Bank statements are shared via bank feed or secure upload. VAT returns are filed through MTD-compatible software. Monthly accounts are delivered by day 5. No UK office presence required.

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UK company accounting.VAT, Corporation Tax and Companies House — handled.

The pattern we see in almostevery UK company we take over.

Three overlapping compliance obligationsthat UK companies manage simultaneously.

Full UK accounting service.Delivered monthly, remotely.