Achieve Optimal Financial Outcomes Through our Corporation Tax Services

Corporation tax is a mandatory charge on company profits in the UK, making timely and accurate submissions essential to avoid penalties. Managing this tax efficiently can also create significant savings.

Since 2006, Apex Accountants has been providing companies in many different areas reliable expert services. Our team offers a wide range of accounting and tax services, including Corporation Tax solutions designed to ensure your business meets all requirements accurately and on time. Moreover, we provide solutions that are specifically tailored to meet your company’s unique requirements. Our team of experts uses modern technology and experience to not only streamline the corporate tax process for you but also guarantee compliance and optimise your tax position.

Our proactive approach to problems not only solves your present responsibilities but also helps your company be ready for steady and sustainable future expansion. Long-term relationships with our clients are something we value, and we provide ongoing support and direction throughout.

Our Corporation Tax Services 

• Registration: We oversee the complete HMRC corporation tax registration procedure for your business. 
• Tax Return Preparation: Our professionals prepare and file your yearly tax returns while making sure they adhere to the most recent rules. 
• Corporate Tax Relief: We identify and apply relevant tax relief to minimise your tax liabilities; the tax relief options that we use include R&D credits and the Annual Investment Allowance.
• HMRC Investigations: We provide strong assistance to safeguard your interests during HMRC corporation tax investigations. 
• Corporate Tax Planning: To optimise your tax position and find potential future savings, our corporate tax accountant team offers strategic tax planning. 

Technology Integration 

We use advanced technology to streamline our corporation tax services: 

• Cloud-based accounting software: We can give you the most up-to-date advice, as our cloud-based accounting software ensures real-time access to your financial data. 
• Automated Workflows: We use automated workflows to make data collection and processing efficient and to reduce manual errors. 
• Secure Client Portals: These platforms facilitate safe document sharing and communication. 

Comprehensive Support 

Our approach guarantees thorough support for businesses. We provide personal advice, timely reminders for key deadlines, and proactive strategies for tax efficiency. Moreover, by integrating technology, we make corporate tax compliance simpler and more transparent. Consequently, our service allows you to focus on expanding your business.

Corporate Tax Filing

Accurate and timely corporate tax filing is essential for staying compliant and avoiding costly penalties. Apex Accountants handles everything—from precise calculations to CT600 submission—so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

Corporation Tax Advisory Services  

At Apex Accountants, we provide in-depth advisory services focused on long-term savings and compliance through expert accounting and tax services.

Our Corporation Tax Advisory Services 

Entity Choice 

We chose the most tax-efficient structure for you, guaranteeing you a successful start. We cater to all kinds of businesses, be they limited companies, partnerships, or sole traders. Our team will help you minimise your corporation’s tax liabilities and ensure compliance by suggesting a structure that perfectly aligns with your business goals and industry-specific factors. 

Capitalisation Planning 

We will help you explore financing options for your business. By balancing your debt-to-equity ratio, we’ll help you minimise your tax liabilities and enhance your financial stability. Effective  capitalisation planning does not simply analyse various financing options; it also helps you understand their tax implications. We make sure to offer a complete package, ensuring your business remains financially robust. 

Tax Credits Exploration 

By searching and collecting qualified tax credits—including R&D credits and the Annual Investment Allowance—our team lowers your taxable income and increases your investment capacity. We carefully investigate and grasp your company’s operations to properly find chances for large tax savings. 

Benefits of Our Corporation Tax Services 

We base our Corporation Tax services on accuracy, efficiency, and personalised guidance. Whether you’re a small business or part of a larger group, we provide expert support that simplifies your tax process and aligns with your financial goals. Here’s how we add value:

Minimised Liabilities 

Using tax reliefs and allowances, we at Apex Accountants help you greatly lower your tax load. This covers investigating full expensing to provide you more relief on investments and using the Annual Investment Allowance for quick deductions but is not restricted to either.

Compliance and Efficiency 

By guaranteeing precise and timely tax filings, our staff makes sure your company avoids penalties. Modern technologies, including cloud-based software and automated processes, also allow us to simplify data processing and improve accuracy to provide you a flawless working experience. 

Proactive Planning 

We offer counsel on things like accelerating expenses, postponing income, and using provisions for the best tax efficiency. We act proactively to help you keep ahead of changes in tax rules and regulations and to match our strategic planning with your company goals. 

Strategic Corporation Tax Planning 

At Apex Accountants, we offer personalised assistance to guarantee compliance and promote development through intelligent tax planning. A key component of sustainable development is understanding that limited enterprises rely on efficient corporation tax performance. Timely management of tax relief and expenses will help your company lower its total tax burden and taxable income. 

Allowable Expenses 

Allowable expenses decrease the taxable profit. Common instances include the following: 

• Wages and Salaries: Bonuses and benefits paid to employees are deductible. 
• Rent and Utilities: The price of utilities and office space.
• Office Supplies: The price of items such as stationery and software.
• Professional Fees: Fees for attorneys and accountants. 
• Travel and Subsistence: Costs for business travel and accommodation. 
• Marketing and Advertising: Costs incurred to advertise the company. 

Corporation Tax Reliefs in UK

Reveal hidden value in your business with tailored tax relief strategies. Apex Accountants helps you access key relief to reduce your corporation’s tax bill and improve cash flow.

• Annual Investment Allowance (AIA): You can claim up to £1 million each year on qualifying capital expenses, allowing you to deduct the full amount from your taxable profits.
• Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits: If you’re a small or medium-sized business (SME), you could claim up to 230% of your eligible R&D costs—making innovation more rewarding.
• Full Expensing: This provides a 100% first-year tax relief on qualifying main-rate plant and machinery investments, allowing you to write off the entire cost in the year of purchase.

Want to reduce your tax bill? Apex Accountants offers expert guidance and full support to assist you in claiming your entitlements.

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An Example of Strategic Planning 

Assume that a  company earns £300,000 in profit and spends £200,000 on new qualifying machinery. Under the full expensing scheme, they can deduct 100% of that investment—so £200,000—from their taxable profits in the same year.

This reduces their taxable profit to £100,000. At the current 25% corporation tax rate (for profits above £250,000), their corporation tax bill is £25,000 instead of £75,000 without the deduction, saving £50,000 in tax immediately.

Directors’ Key Responsibilities 

Managing the corporate tax of a company depends much on a director. Their obligation is to ensure the company is tax rule compliant—that is, that it files the yearly CT600 form within 12 months of the accounting period ending. To avoid fines, they also must maintain proper financial records and ensure any corporation tax due to HMRC is paid on time.

Current Thresholds and Rates of Corporation Tax 

Understanding the latest Corporation Tax rates is key to planning effectively. Here’s how the current structure works for UK businesses:

• The main Corporation Tax rate rose from 19% to 25%.
• Single businesses with increased profits under £50,000—known as the lower limit—still fall under a 19% rate.
• Should their increased profits surpass the top limit of £250,000, businesses are liable to the entire 25% tax rate.
• Businesses that have profits between £50,000 and £250,000 fall under the 25% tax rate; however, marginal relief reduces the total tax owed.
• Should the company be a member of a group or have related companies, these profit caps change.
• The limits are also apportioned if the accounting period is shorter than 12 months.

We assess your company’s full tax position and apply the correct rates and reliefs. This means you never pay more than you should.

Example Calculations 

• Example 1 
  A company with £40,000 in profits pays 19%, equating to £7,600.
   
• Example 2 
  Another business with £300,000 in profits pays 25%, equating to £75,000. 
  
• Example 3 
  The marginal relief calculation for a business with £100,000 in profits would be between 19% and 25%. 

How can you Calculate Taxable Profits?

Corporation tax relief, like R&D credits, should be considered when calculating taxable profits, determining total income, and deducting allowable expenses. 

Example Calculation 

• Total earnings: £500,000 
• Amount Deductible: £230,000 
• Capital Allowances: £20,000 
• Profit that is taxable: £250,000

Late Filings and Payments 

Meeting Corporation Tax payment deadlines is essential to avoid penalties, interest charges, and unnecessary attention from HMRC. Late or incorrect payments can harm your cash flow and damage your business reputation. We make sure this doesn’t happen. Our team tracks every deadline, calculates your liabilities with precision, and submits all documentation on time. With our proactive support, you remain fully compliant while focusing on your operations. We manage the entire process, so nothing is missed.

Since HMRC enforces strict penalties for delays, we take every step to meet deadlines without exception. Delays in the following areas can result in financial consequences:

• First-day late filing penalties are £100, another £100, for the following three months, and then 10% of the remaining tax after six and twelve months.
• Penalties for late payments are five percent after thirty days and five percent more following six and twelve months. 

Enforcement Measures 

You must keep up with HMRC rules if you wish to guarantee your financial stability. Should delays arise, HMRC can decide to take action against you, including legal recourse and asset seizure.

Is the rate of your corporation tax higher than it should be?

Our goal at Apex Accountants is to help you manage your tax bill and stay on top of your responsibilities. The Corporation Tax regulations changed in April 2023, and these changes may result in your business incurring higher costs than anticipated. We are conversant with the most recent changes in corporate tax laws so that you avoid paying more than is necessary.

• Your company will be liable for the 19% small profits rate if its earnings fall below £50,000.
• Companies earning over £250,000 will be taxed at the main rate of 25%.
• Profits between these limits? That’s where marginal relief applies—and accurate calculations are key.

We offer professional assistance to guarantee that your taxes are computed accurately, that reliefs are properly claimed, and that your total liability is kept as low as possible because even a small mistake could put your company in a higher tax bracket.

Apex Accountants is here to provide you with clear advice and tailored tax planning to support your growth, irrespective of whether your profits are just under the threshold or well above.

What You Need to Know Before Paying Corporation Tax in UK

If you run a UK-based limited company, a foreign company with a UK branch, or an unincorporated association earning taxable income, you must pay Corporation Tax. Timing and accuracy are crucial to avoid penalties and interest charges. At Apex Accountants, we help you understand when and how much to pay. Our team offers tailored advice and full support to ensure your tax is calculated correctly, submitted on time, and aligned with HMRC requirements—regardless of your business structure.

Step 1: Ensuring That Your Business Is Registered

The first step is to get your company officially registered with Companies House. This gives HMRC the information it needs to track your tax obligations. 

UK companies must register for Corporation Tax with HMRC within 3 months of starting any business activity. This includes buying or selling goods, advertising, renting property, or hiring employees. Failing to register on time can lead to penalties, so it’s important to act promptly once your company begins trading.

Step 2: Preparing and Submitting Your Tax Return

Your business must compute its profits, claim any allowances, and file the Corporation Tax return at the conclusion of your fiscal year. As this needs to be done accurately, our team can take care of the full process, so you don’t have to worry about any errors or missed claims.

Step 3: Choosing How You’ll Pay HMRC

Although HMRC provides various payment methods, processing times differ. Here’s a quick breakdown for you:

Options for faster service (same day or next working day):

• Money transferred from your company’s bank account
• Banking over the phone or online with CHAPS or Faster Payments
• Using a corporate credit card or debit card through HMRC’s online platform

Standard processing options (3 working days):

• Bank transfer via BACS
• Making a payment at your building society or bank
• Direct Debit (if it’s already set up)

Longer processing (5 working days):

• First-time Direct Debit setup

Tip from Apex Accountants: If your payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, pay earlier to avoid late fees.

At Apex Accountants, we handle everything from calculations and submissions to reminders and payment planning. If you’d rather avoid the stress of getting it wrong, we’re just a call away.

Talk to us today—the right Corporation Tax support starts here.

Tax Reliefs and Allowances 

Understanding and utilising tax reliefs, such as AIA, R&D credits, and full expensing, can significantly reduce corporation tax liabilities and encourage investment. 

We specifically design our corporation tax services to optimise your financial results and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. We encourage you to contact our corporate tax accountant team for expert advice on corporation tax and HMRC corporation tax issues. At Apex Accountants, we will help you navigate the nuances of corporate tax compliance so that you can maximise your tax efficiency. With our assistance, you will be able to plan for your financial success and handle your tax responsibilities with efficiency. 

Why Choose Apex Accountants for Your Corporation Tax Needs

Apex Accountants provides tailored corporation tax services designed to meet the specific needs of your business. We calculate liabilities accurately, apply the correct rates, and submit returns on time. Whether you’re a startup, a growing company, or part of a group structure, we offer clear advice and full compliance support to keep you on track.

Our services are flexible and budget-friendly. You only pay for what you need, and our fixed-fee structure gives you complete cost clarity with no hidden charges. From claiming relief to managing complex accounting periods, we deliver reliable, personalised support that fits your financial priorities.

For around 20 years, UK businesses have trusted Apex Accountants to handle their Corporation Tax obligations efficiently. Our proactive team helps you reduce your tax burden, reinvest with confidence, and stay ahead of regulatory changes. With our ongoing guidance, you save time, improve cash flow, and build a stronger, more resilient business.