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Corporation Income Tax Returns

Whether you are a director, self-employed, in a partnership or run a corporation, your business tax return plays a crucial role in shaping your corporate finances and cash flow.

Here at Hartley Fowler, we are proud to provide corporation tax return support to benefit you and your business.

Our specialist corporate tax services ensure that payments are carefully planned and determined on time in full compliance with relevant legislation.

Our Corporate Tax Services

Our experienced team of tax experts can assist you with:

  • Preparation of relevant self-assessment returns
  • Structured reviews to maximise business taxation planning opportunities
  • A consultancy service reviewing the tax implications of the purchase or the sale of a business
  • Revenue investigation and dispute settlement negotiations
  • Forensic tax investigation reviews and reports
  • Overseas tax advice
  • Advice in connection with VAT, NI, and employee benefit legislation

Corporation Tax Returns and more

As corporate income tax returns specialists, we can also offer support with:

  • Preparation of annual corporate tax returns
  • Maximising planning opportunities
  • Advice on group structures, inter-group trading, asset transfer, group acquisition, and disposals
  • Tax reviews in contemplation of an acquisition, sale, or demerger
  • International tax advice on offshore companies and foreign-controlled companies
  • Advice on VAT, National Insurance, and legislation relating to employee and director benefits.
  • Tax planning for directors
  • Revenue investigation and dispute settlement negotiations.

Next Steps

To find out how our corporate tax services could help you, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable team. Alternatively, book a free consultation to discuss your company tax return today.

FAQs

What is a Corporation Tax return?

A Corporation Tax return is submitted to HMRC each year, outlining a company’s earnings, losses, loans and additional factors that may affect their tax liability. Companies will use this information to calculate the corporation tax they owe.

What is the deadline for a Corporation Tax return?

You must submit your Corporate Tax return within 12 months of the end of your company’s financial accounting period.

Can I do my own Corporation Tax return?

If you have the relevant knowledge, time and experience, you can file your own Corporation Tax return. Alternatively, our experienced accountants here at Hartley Fowler can help prepare it for you.

How much does an accountant charge to do my corporate tax return?

The price of submitting a Corporate Tax return on your behalf can vary depending on the complexity and scope of your company’s finances. To find out more about our pricing, please get in touch with a member of our team.

Do all businesses pay Corporation Tax?

You must pay corporation tax if your business earns over a certain amount and operates as:
1. A limited company
2. A foreign company with a UK branch
3. A club, co-operative or other unincorporated association.

How much can a small business make before paying taxes in the UK?

In the UK, businesses can make up to £12,570 before paying taxes.

Who needs to complete a CT600?

Limited companies, as well as other corporate bodies that are subject to corporation tax, must complete a CT600 form as part of their corporation tax return. The document outlines a business’s taxable profits or losses for a specific accounting period.

What is Corporate Tax Return filing?

Corporate Tax Return filing is the process of submitting a CT600 form to HMRC. You must report your company’s income, expenses and profits to calculate how much Corporation Tax is due. All UK limited companies must file this return online within 12 months of their accounting period end, even if no tax is owed.

How do I check my company’s Corporate Income Tax return?

You can check your company’s Corporate Tax return by logging into your HMRC online account. From there, you can view submitted CT600 forms, payment history and any correspondence related to your company’s tax.
If you use our Corporate Tax services, we can also provide you with any copies and updates.

How does my company become liable for Corporation Tax return?

Your company becomes liable for Corporate Tax return as soon as it starts trading, earns income or holds any assets. All limited companies must pay Corporation Tax on their profits, including trading income and investments, regardless of size.

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