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Tax Services in London for Small Businesses

London businesses file under the UK's Corporation Tax system, where a marginal relief band sits between the small profits rate and the main rate, so the effective rate a company pays depends on where its profits actually fall, not a single flat number.

VAT registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover crosses threshold, and getting that registration timed correctly matters since backdated liability can apply if it's missed. Profitjets calculates your effective Corporation Tax rate correctly across the marginal relief band, monitors your turnover against the threshold, and manages filings for your team, so nothing falls through the cracks.

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LondonUnited Kingdom
Filed on time
VAT ready
Personal income tax
Self Assessment / PAYE
Corporation tax
25% (19% under £50k)
VAT
20%
Making Tax Digital
digital VAT filing
London tax

What Our Tax Services in London Cover

We build your tax strategy around your entity type and payroll size. From Corporation Tax marginal relief to VAT and PAYE, our team prepares the required HMRC filings and tracks every deadline.

Personal & owner tax

Owner and personal income tax (Self Assessment / PAYE), prepared and filed.

Corporation tax

Corporation Tax at 25% (19% small-profits rate under £50,000), prepared and filed through your CT600 Corporation Tax return.

VAT compliance

VAT registration once you pass £90,000 turnover, plus returns and filing at 20%.

Making Tax Digital

UK VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file under Making Tax Digital (MTD). We set up MTD-compliant records and file for you.

Deadlines & filings

Every HMRC deadline tracked, with estimates, extensions, and notices handled year-round.

Cross-border & foreign income

Cross-border structures and foreign-income reporting handled, including US reporting for owners where it applies.

Business tax

Plan your Corporation Tax & the Marginal Relief

Corporation Tax applies at different effective rates depending on where a company's profits fall relative to the small profits and main rate thresholds, and missing the marginal relief calculation is one of the more common ways businesses overpay.

We calculate your effective rate correctly across the relief band, file your Corporation Tax return with HMRC, and plan ahead around available deductions.

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  • Effective rate calculated correctly
  • Corporation Tax filed with HMRC
  • Deductions maximized
  • Estimated payments scheduled
Vat and payroll tax

Submit VAT and payroll filings accurately and on schedule

VAT registration becomes mandatory once turnover crosses HMRC's threshold, and PAYE plus National Insurance Contributions apply separately once you have staff on payroll.

We monitor your turnover against the VAT threshold, register and file VAT returns, and manage PAYE and NIC filings for your employees.

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  • VAT threshold monitored
  • Registration timed correctly
  • PAYE and NIC managed
  • Filed on schedule
How it works

How Our London Tax Services Work

STEP 1

Understand Your Business & Tax Obligations

We begin by learning about your business structure, industry, turnover, payroll, and previous tax filings. This helps us identify your Corporation Tax, VAT, and PAYE obligations from the outset.

STEP 2

Review Your Financial Records & HMRC Compliance

We review your bookkeeping, financial statements, and existing tax records to verify your VAT registration, PAYE setup, and overall compliance with current HMRC requirements.

STEP 3

Build a Tax Strategy Around Your Business

We develop a tax plan based on your company profits, eligibility for Corporation Tax marginal relief, payroll obligations, and future growth, helping you stay compliant while minimizing unnecessary tax costs.

STEP 4

Prepare & File Your HMRC Tax Returns

We prepare and submit your Corporation Tax return, VAT returns, PAYE filings, and other required HMRC submissions accurately and on time.

STEP 5

Provide Year-Round Tax Support

Our support extends beyond filing season. We monitor payment deadlines, respond to HMRC notices, track regulatory changes, and help keep your business compliant throughout the year.

Where we work

Serving Small Businesses Across London

We work remotely with businesses throughout London, so you get the same dedicated team regardless of which borough you're based in.cta Get Your London Corporation Tax Calculated Correctly

The City Canary Wharf Westminster Shoreditch Camden Croydon Islington Hammersmith Stratford Kensington
Clients

What London Businesses Say

Oliver Bancroft
Founder

"Our previous accountant filed us at the main Corporation Tax rate without checking whether marginal relief applied. Profitjets recalculated it and corrected two years of overpayment."

Priya Chandrasekaran
CFO

"We crossed the VAT threshold mid-year and didn't realize registration should have happened immediately. Profitjets caught it before it became a backdated liability."

Marcus Whitfield
Owner

"We'd been filing PAYE inconsistently since hiring our first employee. Profitjets set up proper payroll filing and it's been accurate every month since."

FAQ

London tax questions

Most London businesses may need to manage Corporation Tax, VAT once the registration threshold is met, and PAYE and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) if they employ staff. We identify which taxes apply to your business and prepare accurate HMRC filings on your behalf.

Corporation Tax marginal relief is available to eligible companies whose taxable profits fall between the small profits rate and the main Corporation Tax rate. We calculate your effective tax rate correctly and ensure you claim any relief your business is entitled to.

If your taxable turnover exceeds the HMRC VAT registration threshold, you are generally required to register for VAT. Even if you're below the threshold, voluntary registration may benefit some businesses. We help determine your VAT obligations, complete the registration, and manage ongoing VAT filings.

Yes. If your business has overseas operations, cross-border transactions, or international tax obligations, we help assess your reporting requirements and coordinate your UK tax compliance alongside other applicable jurisdictions.

Yes. Our bookkeeping and tax teams work from the same accurate financial records throughout the year, reducing reconciliation issues and improving HMRC filing accuracy. For ongoing accounting support, our London bookkeeping services help keep your books organized and tax-ready year-round.

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