Corporate Accounting & Tax Experts in Chester
Navigate director duties, corporate tax, and Companies House compliance with total confidence. We handle the heavy financial lifting so you can scale your limited company.
The Phillips & Co Corporate Advantage
Running a Limited Company comes with specific legal responsibilities and strict reporting deadlines. We ensure your business is not just compliant, but optimally structured for maximum profitability.
Year-End Statutory Accounts
Complete year-end accounts preparation
Guaranteed Companies House compliance
Avoidance of all late filing penalties
Corporation Tax (CT600)
Accurate corporate tax calculations
On-time HMRC CT600 return filings
Strategic allowance & relief claims
Director Payroll & Dividends
Tax-efficient salary vs. dividend advice
Monthly director payroll processing
Personal Self-Assessment tax returns
VAT & Cloud Bookkeeping
MTD-compliant digital bookkeeping
Accurate quarterly VAT return filings
Real-time Xero financial reporting
How We Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Our dedicated approach goes far beyond basic compliance. We actively strategize to build your personal wealth.
1. Smart Salary & Dividends
We design highly tax-efficient remuneration strategies, perfectly balancing your director salary and dividend payouts to minimise tax bills.
2. Maximum Corporate Reliefs
We rigorously review your accounts to claim every single allowable business expense and corporate tax relief, maximising your total profits.
3. Long-Term Wealth Planning
We guide you through wealth extraction methods, from director pension contributions to family share structures, for your future.
Explore Our Limited Company Packages
Choose the right monthly plan for your Chester limited company. All packages include local expertise, proactive reminders, and company secretarial support—ensuring your accounts are accurate, deadlines are met, and opportunities to save tax are never missed. Fees assume a standard level of work. Additional fees for more complex cases will be agreed with you upfront.
Please Note: If you join us part-way through your company’s financial year, a one-off alignment fee will apply to cover the months prior to your setup. We will always calculate this upfront
Need to form a company first? Our standalone fee for company formation is £275 (which includes the mandatory £100 Companies House digital incorporation fee). However, as a welcome to the firm, we reduce this formation fee to £200 for clients who sign up for any of our monthly accounting packages.
Essential
The Perfect Start for FoundersAnnual Accounts & Corporation Tax return
One Director’s Self-Assessment tax filed
Quarterly VAT Return filing not included
Director payroll optional add-on (£15/m)
Monthly bookkeeping is handled by client
Quarterly Management Accounts not issued
Xero software support available on setup
Pro
For Growing BusinessesAnnual Accounts & Corporation Tax return
Two Director Self-Assessments tax filing
Quarterly VAT Return filing & management
Monthly Payroll processing (up to 5 pax)
Monthly bookkeeping is handled by client
Quarterly Management Accounts not issued
Ongoing Xero software support & guidance
Premium
Total Peace of MindAnnual Accounts & Corporation Tax return
Two Director Self-Assessments tax filing
Quarterly VAT Return filing & management
Monthly Payroll processing (up to 5 pax)
Monthly Xero bookkeeping reconciliations
Quarterly Management Accounts & analysis
Ongoing Xero software support & guidance
Trusted by Chester Limited Companies
We are proud to be the trusted corporate tax accountants for businesses across the North West, building strong, lasting financial partnerships.
★★★★★
I have had an amazing experience working with Terry and Mark at Phillips & Co. They are always highly professional, responsive, and clear. They make running our limited company totally stress-free!
Nicola Bevan,
Director
Chester
★★★★★
Phillips & Co Accountants registered my business and sorted all my corporate tax obligations with minimal effort. They translate complex tax rules into plain English and get the job done fast!
Peter Healey,
Director
Chester
★★★★★
A highly professional and knowledgeable company who sorted out my last accountant’s mess and continue to handle my limited company accounting. I truly cannot recommend them enough!
Andrew Hayton,
Director,
North Wales
Take Total Control of Your Corporate Finances
Drop the ticking clock and partner with a team that actively drives your growth. From highly efficient salary-and-dividend structuring to flawless Companies House compliance, we provide the clarity your business deserves.