Vol. I · No. 1 The Paige Herald Est. 1522

Tax in Southampton, the United Kingdom

Southampton has 13 accounting practices offering tax in our the United Kingdom directory. Use the list below to shortlist two or three and request quotes.

Preparing and filing business and personal tax returns, plus planning to reduce the legal liability. Typical deliverables: corporate income tax return; personal / self-assessment return; VAT/GST registration + returns; tax planning memo. USD 200–600 for a straightforward personal return; USD 750–3,000+ for a company return with planning.

13 tax firms in Southampton

FirmLocationContactNotes
Accountancy Innovations Limited Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Action Tax Consulting Limited Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Certax Accounting (new Forest) LTD Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Cjm Accountancy & Taxation Services LTD Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Green Leaf Tax And Accounts LTD Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Integra Tax Limited Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Kb Taxation Services Limited Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Moore Tax Limited Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Simple Tax Solutions Limited Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Taxassist Accountants Southampton Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Taxworks (southern) Limited Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Tlc Tax LLP Southampton, GB LinkedIn
Vatax Accountants Southampton, GB LinkedIn

Shortlist two or three tax firms below and ask each for a fixed quote.

Choosing a tax firm in Southampton

How to choose: (1) match the firm to your size and stage — a landlord and a 40-person company need different people; (2) confirm the qualification for regulated work (CPA, ACA / ICAEW, ACCA, CA (CA ANZ, CPA Canada, SAICA), CIMA, EA (US Enrolled Agent), Steuerberater, Expert-comptable); (3) ask for a fixed fee in writing; (4) check they use software you can log into; (5) talk to one existing client in your sector.

As one of the larger markets in the United Kingdom for accounting, Southampton firms range from sole practitioners handling personal returns to multi-partner offices running statutory audits and outsourced finance functions. If you are early-stage, a smaller local firm is usually faster and cheaper; above the audit threshold you will want a firm with a registered auditor.

Tax rules in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the recognised designation is ACA (ICAEW), ACCA, CIMA; 'chartered accountant' is protected. Filing and oversight: FRC / ICAEW / ACCA; Companies House for filing. Audit exemption below 2 of 3: turnover £10.2m, balance sheet £5.1m, 50 employees (subject to change; confirm current thresholds). Self-assessment online deadline 31 January following the tax year ending 5 April.

FAQ

When is the filing deadline?
It depends on the country and entity type — see the country notes below. An accountant will confirm your specific dates and can usually file an extension.
Can an accountant reduce my tax bill?
Legally, yes — through allowances, timing, entity structure, pension contributions, and reliefs like R&D. They cannot and should not hide income.

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This directory is compiled from public company data and each firm's own website. Listing is not endorsement. Verify a firm's registration and current fees directly before engaging.