Specialist FreeAgent Accountants for UK Limited Companies
UK Limited Company Accounting Service
Expert FreeAgent Accountant for Small Businesses
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FreeAgent GOLD Partner - Certified Practitioner
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Contact the Expert for the Best Service
We can support you best with company accounts, tax returns, VAT, payroll, compliance and tax efficiency.
Tailored Accountancy for Limited Companies
1. The Expert Monthly Package
From £47.50 + VAT / month The hands-off solution for growing companies.
Core Compliance:
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Annual Company Accounts: Prepared and filed accurately.
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Corporation Tax Return: Maximizing your tax position.
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Director’s Self-Assessment: Personal tax filing included.
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Accounting & Tax Guidance: Expert advice when you need it.
Proactive Support & Benefits:
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Dedicated Accountant: A real person who knows your business.
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Tax Optimization: Ongoing efficiency reviews and allowance claims.
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Financial Peace of Mind: Deadline reminders and bookkeeping reviews.
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Business Support: Dividend guidance and mortgage/letting references.
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Fixed Fees: No hidden costs or surprise bills.
Add-ons: Need more? Easily add Payroll and VAT Returns to your monthly plan.
2. One-Off Year-End Filing
Simple, transparent pricing for those who just need the essentials.
Perfect for companies looking for a one-time service for Annual Year-End Accounts & Tax Returns.
Contact Us Now. Serving Kent, London and UK wide online. FreeAgent Accountants for Limited Companies and Small Businesses.
ABOUT US
Accountants of Kent
UK Nationwide Reach
Your Dedicated FreeAgent Gold Partner
Based in Dartford, Kent, and serving the entire UK online, we bridge the gap between traditional accounting expertise and modern digital efficiency. As a Certified FreeAgent Practitioner, we don't just "do your taxes"—we help you master your finances.
Why Choose AccKent?
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FreeAgent Specialists: We are Gold Partners and experts in the platform. We’ll even show you how you could get FreeAgent for free.
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Proactive Growth: We don’t just look at where your business has been; we look at where it’s going. We engage with you continuously to ensure you're meeting every statutory obligation.
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Lean & Cost-Effective: By operating as a predominantly web-based practice, we keep our overheads low and pass those direct savings on to you.
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Simplicity & Speed: No jargon, no complex hurdles. Just simple, effective, and efficient accounting.
Specialist Services for Limited Companies & Sole Traders
We specialize in the "heavy lifting" so you can focus on running your business:
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CT600 Corporation Tax Returns: Optimized for maximum efficiency.
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Annual Company Accounts: Prepared with precision and filed on time.
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Self-Assessments (SA100): Stress-free personal tax filing.
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Statutory Compliance: Keeping you on the right side of HMRC and Companies House
Our Philosophy: Simplicity. Effectiveness. Efficiency. We respond quickly, think forward, and provide the solutions you need before you even have to ask.
Ready to Simplify Your Business?
Join our community of happy clients who found out how easy switching can be. Whether you are a local Kent business or operating anywhere in the UK, we are ready to help you grow.
Navigating Your Company Tax Return (CT600)
Expert Corporation Tax Support in Dartford & Across the UK
Every UK Limited Company must submit a Company Tax Return to HMRC after the end of its financial year. The core of this filing is the CT600 form, which calculates the Corporation Tax due on your business profits.
At AccKent, we take the "dread" out of year-end. We ensure your accounts are compliant, your tax is minimized through smart planning, and your deadlines are never missed.
The Anatomy of a Tax Submission
A complete filing is more than just one form. To be accepted by HMRC, your submission must include:
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Form CT600: The main tax declaration.
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Statutory Company Accounts: Your balance sheet and profit/loss.
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Tax Computations: The detailed breakdown showing how accounting profit was adjusted for tax.
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iXBRL Formatting: Since 2011, all filings must be submitted in a specific digital language. We use professional industry software to handle this technical requirement for you.
Critical Deadlines You Need to Know
Missing these dates results in automatic penalties and interest. Note that the payment deadline is earlier than the filing deadline.
RequirementDeadline
Paying Corporation Tax 9 months and 1 day after your period ends.
Filing your CT600 12 months after your period ends.
Our Advice: Don’t wait for the deadline. We aim to file well in advance so you know exactly what you owe, allowing you to manage your cash flow effectively.
The "First Year" Quirk: Why do I need two tax returns?
If you’ve just started your company, HMRC may ask for two tax returns for your first year. This happens because a CT600 can only cover a maximum of 12 months, but a company’s first "accounting period" often spans slightly longer (e.g., a year and a few days).
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The Problem: You have one set of accounts but two tax periods.
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The Solution: We apportion your profits across the two periods (the first 12 months and the remaining few days).
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The Payment: You must make two separate payments using two different payslip references. If you pay it all as one lump sum, HMRC often mistakenly refunds half, leading to late payment issues later. We manage this entire process to ensure your payments are allocated correctly.
Why Appoint AccKent as Your Tax Agent?
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Avoid Fines: We stop the £100+ late filing penalties before they happen.
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Tax Efficiency: We identify allowances and treatments to ensure you don't pay a penny more than required.
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Accuracy: We bridge the gap between "Operating Profit" and "Taxable Profit," keeping you safe from investigations.
Stop worrying about the CT600.
Let us handle the computations while you focus on your customers.
Contact us today: hello@acckent.com
Annual Statutory Accounts: Expert Filing for Limited Companies
Every UK Limited Company is required to prepare Statutory Accounts from their financial records at the end of each financial year. These are filed with Companies House to provide a transparent view of your business’s health.
What’s Included in Your Statutory Accounts?
For most small businesses, your accounts must consist of:
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The Balance Sheet: A "snapshot" showing the value of everything the company owns and owes on the final day of the financial year.
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Profit & Loss (P&L) Account: A summary of your sales, running costs, and the resulting profit or loss over the year.
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Notes about the Accounts: Detailed breakdowns of specific figures.
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Director’s Report: A summary of the company’s status (waived for micro-entities).
Does Your Company Qualify as a "Micro-Entity"?
Most of our clients fall into the Micro-Entity category, which allows for simplified "filing exemptions." You qualify if your company meets at least two of the following:
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Turnover: £632,000 or less.
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Balance Sheet: £316,000 or less.
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Employees: 10 or fewer.
The Benefit: We can prepare "Abbreviated" or simpler accounts, meaning you send less information to Companies House while remaining fully compliant.
Why File with Accountants of Kent?
We offer a premium, digital-first alternative to traditional high-street accountants. We specialize in making year-end compliance invisible so you can focus on growth.
🌐 Fully Virtual & Online
Based in Dartford but serving the entire UK, our cloud-based approach keeps your costs low and our response times fast.
🛠 Tech-Specialists
While we support most software, we are specialists in FreeAgent ensuring your data flows seamlessly from your bookkeeping to your tax return.
💰 Transparent, Flexible Pricing
Choose the path that fits your budget:
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The Monthly Package: Low-cost monthly fees covering your accounts, CT600, and ongoing support.
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One-Off Filing: A fixed fee for your year-end accounts and tax return—perfect for dormant or low-activity companies.
📦 All-in-One Compliance
Beyond accounts, we can seamlessly integrate Payroll and VAT returns into your service, filing your Private Limited Company accounts and CT600 tax returns simultaneously to ensure total accuracy.
Ready to simplify your year-end? > Join the growing number of UK businesses switching to a more efficient, cost-effective way of accounting.
Email Us: hello@acckent.com
Master Your Finances with FreeAgent & AccKent
The UK’s #1 Accounting Software for Small Businesses
Why settle for manual spreadsheets when you can have real-time visibility of your business? As FreeAgent Gold Partners, we don't just recommend the software—we are certified experts in it.
Recognized Excellence:
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🏆 Best Small Business Accounting Software (Practitioners’ Choice)
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🏆 Best Data & Expense Management Software
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🏆 Accounting Excellence Award Winner
Why FreeAgent is a Game-Changer
FreeAgent is designed specifically for Freelancers, Contractors, and Small Business Owners. It’s not just a ledger; it’s a productivity tool that simplifies your life.
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Real-Time Insights: See your profit, loss, and cash flow at a glance.
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The Mobile Advantage: Use the sleek app (iOS & Android) to snap receipt photos, track mileage, and send invoices on the go.
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Automated Bookkeeping: Connect your bank via Bank Feeds (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, and more) to automatically import transactions, nearly eliminating manual data entry.
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HMRC & MTD Compliant: Fully approved for Making Tax Digital (MTD), ensuring your VAT and tax filings are seamless and secure.
💰 How to get FreeAgent for FREE (Save ~£400/year)
You can access the full version of FreeAgent at no cost by simply maintaining a business bank account with:
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NatWest
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Royal Bank of Scotland
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Mettle (The digital bank by NatWest)
We can guide you through the setup to ensure you never pay a subscription fee again.
No More Spreadsheets. No More Paper Bags.
Tired of "shoebox accounting"? FreeAgent moves your business into the cloud:
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Bank-Level Security: Your data is protected by industry-standard encryption (TLS v1.2) and ISO-certified data centers.
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Access Anywhere: Invoiced a client while still on-site? Done. Checked your tax bill while on the train? Easy.
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Data Integrity: Eliminate the "human error" of spreadsheets and ensure your records are 100% accurate for HMRC.
Partner with Accountants of Kent: Your Gold Accredited Experts
To become Accredited FreeAgent Practitioners, our team passed rigorous exams covering everything from Corporation Tax and VAT to Self-Assessment and Payroll within the platform.
When you join AccKent, you get more than just software:
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Seamless Integration: Already using FreeAgent? We’ll link your account to our portal in seconds.
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Expert Setup: Moving from spreadsheets or another provider? We handle the migration for you.
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Proactive Advice: We monitor your FreeAgent dashboard to help you reduce tax liability and avoid penalties before they happen.
Ready to make accounting "a piece of cake"?
Join hundreds of happy clients who have switched to a smarter way of working.
[Contact Us: hello@acckent.com]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose a FreeAgent Gold Partner accountant? As a FreeAgent Gold Partner, AccKent has verified expertise in the software. Unlike general accountants, we know the specific automation features that save you time and money. We can also often provide FreeAgent licenses for free or at a discounted rate, and we have a direct line to FreeAgent support for complex technical queries.
What is included in your limited company accountant packages? Our limited company packages are designed to be comprehensive. They typically include your Annual Statutory Accounts, Corporation Tax Return (CT600), Director’s Self-Assessment, and ongoing advice on tax efficiency (salary vs. dividends). We also handle VAT returns and Payroll if required, ensuring you remain fully compliant with HMRC while minimizing your tax bill.
Is it difficult to switch my limited company to AccKent? No, switching is seamless. Once you appoint us, we handle the professional clearance with your previous accountant and take over your FreeAgent account immediately. You won't lose any data, and we can often identify historical tax savings your previous accountant might have missed.
Do you serve clients outside of Kent and London? Yes. While we are based in Dartford, we are a digital-first firm serving limited companies and contractors across the entire UK. Because we use cloud-based tools like FreeAgent, we can manage your accounts, hold meetings, and file returns remotely without you ever needing to visit an office.