Sole trader or limited company
Both ranges use the same turnover, employees, and VAT answer. The difference is the fee model, not a tax forecast.
What this comparison shows
Two accounting-fee estimates for the same turnover and the same VAT answer. They do not show which structure pays less tax, and they are not a take-home forecast.
Sole trader
Your estimated accounting cost
£245–£380
per month
£2,940–£4,560 per year
What's included
- Bookkeeping
- £150–£230 / mo
- Self Assessment
- £50–£80 / mo
- VAT
- £45–£70 / mo
Indicative benchmark, not a quote. How this estimate works
Limited company
Your estimated accounting cost
£330–£510
per month
£3,960–£6,120 per year
What's included
- Bookkeeping
- £150–£230 / mo
- Annual accounts and corporation tax
- £100–£150 / mo
- VAT
- £45–£70 / mo
- Payroll
- £35–£60 / mo
Indicative benchmark, not a quote. How this estimate works