What's a limited company?

A Limited Company is a legal business structure in which the business is a separate entity with a director, employees and/or shareholders. It varies from other legal forms, like Sole Trader or Partnership, This means it has its own structure, business liabilities, set-up, tax liabilities and financial reporting requirements.

How can I share my financial data with an accountant?

You can invite an accountant to review your financial reports in QuickBooks’ online accounting software for small limited companies.

What is the best accounting software for a small Limited Company?

If you’re a small Limited Company, you want accounting software that’s simple to use, yet advanced enough to meet your accounting needs. QuickBooks accounting software for small limited companies has all the features of advanced accounting software, but with no added complexity. Discover what it feels like to manage all your business finances, in one single place.

Does QuickBooks' accounting software for small limited companies come with a free trial?

Yes, you can try QuickBooks' online accounting software for free for one month, or benefit from special discounts if you purchase straight away. Start your free trial now or see the latest pricing offers.

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For small businesses working with suppliers. Manage VAT and Income Tax.

£28

£7/mo

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£38

£9.50/mo

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	QuickBooks QuickBooks Simple Start	Sage Sage Accounting Start
Price	£14 /mo (+VAT @20%)	£14 /mo (+VAT @20%)
Snap & sort receipt We'll extract the data from a photo of your receipts and upload the info so you can bin the paper copy
Mileage tracking Auto-track your mileage on your phone and then swipe to sort business trips from personal journeys and maximise tax deductions
VAT error checker Our VAT error checker spots common mistakes so you can submit your return to HMRC with confidence
Submit VAT to HMRC Prepare your VAT in line with Making Tax Digital and submit directly to HMRC–even if you're still using spreadsheets		VAT on accrual basis not covered
Invoicing Send and track professional custom invoices. Stay organised with real-time dashboards that show all your paid or outdstanding invoices in one place		Sales invoices only
Payment-enabled invoicing Send and track professional custom invoices with a pay now button that lets customers pay in a few clicks. Stay organised with real-time dashboards that show all your paid or outstanding invoices, in one place
Bank feeds Get your bank, credit card and PayPal transactions automatically imported, reconciled and categorised
Cash flow management Take control of your cash flow and make smarter business decisions. Track projects, jobs or locations to see where you’re making the most money.
Income Tax estimates See Income Tax and National Insurance estimates throughout the year based on the figures entered in QuickBooks
Free customer support Our award-winning UK-based experts are here for you, 7 days a week with free support via phone, live chat and screen sharing	Phone, live chat, email and video	Phone, live chat and email
Assisted onboarding Once you've signed up, book a free 45 minute onboarding session with one of our product experts. They'll walk you though key product features and answer your questions–your welcome email has all the details
Estimates Send bulk estimates and get them signed by customers on the mobile app. Turn estimates into invoices
Forecast cash flow Take control of your cash flow and make smarter business decisions. Track projects, jobs or locations to see where you’re making the most money.
Calculate & submit CIS Manage, track, calculate and file Construction Industry Scheme taxes. And unlimited sub-contractors

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Pricing reflects total monthly costs as of 18.12.23. Total cost per year is calculated by adding all the features that require additional fees.Pricing may vary subject to discounted introductory rates. Pricing and feature list accurate as per Sage UK website on 18.12.23

	QuickBooks QuickBooks Simple Start	Xero Xero Starter
Price	£14 /mo (+VAT @20%)	£15 /mo (+VAT @20%)
Receipt capture We'll extract the data from a photo of your receipts and upload the info so you can bin the paper copy
Mileage tracking Auto-track your mileage on your phone and then swipe to sort business trips from personal journeys and maximise tax deductions		From £2.50/month + VAT @20% Expense add on
VAT error checker Our VAT error checker spots common mistakes so you can submit your return to HMRC with confidence
Submit VAT to HMRC Prepare your VAT in line with Making Tax Digital and submit directly to HMRC–even if you're still using spreadsheets
Invoicing Send and track professional custom invoices. Stay organised with real-time dashboards that show all your paid or outdstanding invoices in one place	Unlimited	Up to 20 per month
Payment-enabled invoicing Send and track professional custom invoices with a pay now button that lets customers pay in a few clicks. Stay organised with real-time dashboards that show all your paid or outstanding invoices, in one place
Cash flow management Take control of your cash flow and make smarter business decisions. Track projects, jobs or locations to see where you’re making the most money.		Short term cash flow projection only £5/month + VAT @20% Analytics Plus add on
Income Tax estimates See Income Tax and National Insurance estimates throughout the year based on the figures entered in QuickBooks
Free customer support Our award-winning UK-based experts are here for you, 7 days a week with free support via phone, live chat and screen sharing	Phone, live chat, email and video	Online chat and email
Assisted onboarding Once you've signed up, book a free 45 minute onboarding session with one of our product experts. They'll walk you though key product features and answer your questions–your welcome email has all the details
Estimates Send bulk estimates and get them signed by customers on the mobile app. Turn estimates into invoices
Calculate CIS Manage, track, calculate and file Construction Industry Scheme taxes. And unlimited sub-contractors
Submit CIS returns Manage, track, calculate and file Construction Industry Scheme taxes. And unlimited sub-contractors		£5/month + VAT @20% CIS add on
Bank feeds Get your bank, credit card and PayPal transactions automatically imported, reconciled and categorised
Total cost per year Including add-ons	£168 (+VAT @20%)	£270 (+VAT @20%)

Save £102

per year excluding VAT

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	QuickBooks QuickBooks Simple Start	FreshBooks FreshBooks Lite
Price	£14 /mo (+VAT @20%)	£12 /mo (+VAT @20%)
Receipt capture We'll extract the data from a photo of your receipts and upload the info so you can bin the paper copy
Mileage tracking Auto-track your mileage on your phone and then swipe to sort business trips from personal journeys and maximise tax deductions
VAT error checker Our VAT error checker spots common mistakes so you can submit your return to HMRC with confidence
Submit VAT to HMRC Prepare your VAT in line with Making Tax Digital and submit directly to HMRC–even if you're still using spreadsheets
Invoicing Send and track professional custom invoices. Stay organised with real-time dashboards that show all your paid or outdstanding invoices in one place	Unlimited	Up to 5 clients
Payment-enabled invoicing Send and track professional custom invoices with a pay now button that lets customers pay in a few clicks. Stay organised with real-time dashboards that show all your paid or outstanding invoices, in one place
Bank feeds Get your bank, credit card and PayPal transactions automatically imported, reconciled and categorised
Cash flow management Take control of your cash flow and make smarter business decisions. Track projects, jobs or locations to see where you’re making the most money.
Income Tax estimates See Income Tax and National Insurance estimates throughout the year based on the figures entered in QuickBooks
Free customer support Our award-winning UK-based experts are here for you, 7 days a week with free support via phone, live chat and screen sharing	Phone, live chat, email and video	Live chat and email only
Assisted onboarding Once you've signed up, book a free 45 minute onboarding session with one of our product experts. They'll walk you though key product features and answer your questions–your welcome email has all the details
Create & send estimates Send bulk estimates and get them signed by customers on the mobile app. Turn estimates into invoices
Send estimates Send bulk estimates and get them signed by customers on the mobile app. Turn estimates into invoices
Forecast cash flow Take control of your cash flow and make smarter business decisions. Track projects, jobs or locations to see where you’re making the most money.
Calculate CIS Manage, track, calculate and file Construction Industry Scheme taxes. And unlimited sub-contractors
Submit CIS returns Manage, track, calculate and file Construction Industry Scheme taxes. And unlimited sub-contractors
Track employee time Log chargeable hours and expenses by client or employee, then automatically add the amount to invoice

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Frequently asked questions

As a Limited Company, you’re always liable for Corporation Tax on your profits. On top of that, you may need to pay VAT, deduct Income Tax and National Insurance via Payroll software , pay tax on dividends, pay capital gains tax and register for Self Assessment. Let QuickBooks collect all the data you need while a registered accountant helps you make the relevant adjustments, calculations and submissions.

On top of completing your annual tax returns, you need to complete and file accounts on an annual basis as a Limited Company. Depending on your company size, you may be required to have the accounts audited – visit Gov.uk to see if your company is exempt . If you require annual audits they must be produced by a professionally qualified accountant that has access to your financial data in QuickBooks.

If you run a Limited Company, you need access to accounting features such as Payroll and financial reporting. You may also want to be able to add additional users to your accounting software so you can collaborate on your books. And while you’re running your business, you’ll want your software to keep track of all the data you need to prepare your tax returns, such as Income Tax and capital gains tax.

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QuickBooks Making Tax Digital for VAT software is available to all QuickBooks Simple Start, Essential, Plus and Advanced subscribers. Use of QuickBooks MTD for VAT software and bridging software must be aligned with HMRC's eligibility requirements and includes additional setup between the small business and HMRC.

QuickBooks MTD software currently supports Standard, Cash and Flat Rate schemes. QuickBooks Bridging Software supports Standard and Cash schemes. Businesses whose home currency is not GBP are currently not supported.

Receive a 75% discount on the current monthly price for QuickBooks Online Simple Start or 75% discount on the current monthly price for QuickBooks Online Essentials or 75% discount on the current monthly price for QuickBooks Online Plus or 75% discount on the current monthly price for QuickBooks Online Advanced for the first 6 months of service, starting from date of enrolment, followed by the then-current monthly price. Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until you cancel. You must select the Buy Now option and you will not be eligible for a 30-day free trial. Offer valid for new QuickBooks Online customers only. No limit on the number of subscriptions ordered. You can cancel at any time by calling 0808 168 9533. Discount cannot be combined with any other QuickBooks Online offers. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support are subject to change without notice. All prices shown exclude VAT.

Enjoy 75% off for 12 months on the current fees when you pay for your QuickBooks Online subscription on an annual, upfront basis. If you cancel your QuickBooks Online subscription within the pre-paid 12-month period, you will not be eligible for a refund, but will retain full access to your QuickBooks Online subscription for the remainder of the 12-month period. Alternatively if you wish to receive a refund then you need to cancel by calling us on 0808 234 5337 within the pre-paid 12 month period and we will provide a pro-rata refund and deactivate your account. Unless cancelled by you prior, your annual subscription will auto-renew on the 12 month anniversary of your sign-up date using the billing details you have given us. Discounts, prices, terms and conditions are subject to change.

Receive 75% off the current monthly subscription price for QuickBooks Core or QuickBooks Advanced Payroll for the first 6 months of service, starting from the date you subscribe to the service, followed by the then-current monthly price. Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis for the subscription fee and for all pay runs processed in the previous month, until you cancel. You must select the Buy Now option, and you will not be eligible for a 30-day free trial. Offer valid for new QuickBooks Online customers only. No limit on the number of subscriptions ordered. You can cancel at any time by calling 0808 168 9533. Discount cannot be combined with any other QuickBooks Online offers. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support are subject to change without notice. All prices shown exclude VAT.

Sign up to QuickBooks Sole Trader Beta programme (“Beta Program”) and receive your first six months of service free of charge, starting from the date of enrollment, followed by the then-current monthly price. Offer available only for the first 200 businesses that sign ups to the Beta Program. Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until you cancel. QuickBooks Sole Trader is not available on a free trial, you must select the Buy Now option. No limit on the number of subscriptions ordered.

You can cancel at any time by calling 0808 304 6325. It is not possible to upgrade to another QuickBooks Online product during the Beta Program, to upgrade you would have to cancel the Beta Program and resubscribe to the QuickBooks Online product of your choice but would lose the benefit of this offer. Discount cannot be combined with any other QuickBooks Online offers and cannot be transferred to any other QuickBooks Online products. Should you cancel and resubscribe, the discount will not be applicable and QBST will be available only at the then applicable full monthly price. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support are subject to change without notice. All prices shown exclude VAT.

Discount valid until the 17 September 2024.

Receive 75% off the current monthly subscription price for QuickBooks Advanced for the first 6 months of service, starting from the date of enrolment, followed by the then monthly price. Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis for the subscription fee and for all pay runs processed in the previous month, until you cancel. You must select the Buy Now option and will not receive a one month trial. Offer valid for new QuickBooks Online customers only. No limit on the number of subscriptions ordered. You can cancel at any time by calling 0808 239 9692. Discount cannot be combined with any other QuickBooks Online offers. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support are subject to change without notice. All prices shown exclude VAT.

QuickBooks Advanced Payroll allows you to automatically submit information to the following pension providers: NEST, The Peoples Pension, Smart Pensions, Aviva and NOW:Pensions

Free onboarding sessions are offered to all newly subscribed customers and trialists, excluding customers on our QuickBooks Self-Employed product. We offer 1 session per customer and reserve the right to remove this offering at anytime. Invitations are sent via email and in-product messaging once signup has been completed. A link will be included in the message for you to book a session using our calendar tool.

Mileage tracking is available on QuickBooks Self-Employed and QuickBooks Online on iOS and Android only.

These terms apply to QuickBooks UK customers only. Bulk-pricing discount offer is valid only if you are signing up for more than one QuickBooks Online subscription with each order. View terms and conditions for multiple accounts pricing here. To inquire further about the bulk-pricing discount offer, please call 0808 168 9533

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