Business Structure
Do I need an accountant for a limited company?
April 2, 2026
Legally, no. Practically, almost always yes. Here's why, and what you're actually paying for.
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Legally, no. Practically, almost always yes. Here's why, and what you're actually paying for.
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Yes, and plenty of people do. Here's when that's a smart move and when it's actually a liability trap.
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If you're contracting, this is often a bigger decision than sole trader vs limited company. Here's the honest comparison.
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Selling online brings its own reasons to incorporate that go beyond the usual tax conversation.
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Not automatically. It depends on your income, your clients, and how much admin you're prepared to take on.
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At this level the answer is usually yes, but the size of the saving still depends entirely on your costs and how you pay yourself.
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This is where the answer genuinely starts to depend on your costs, not just your turnover. Here's how to think about it.
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Short answer: probably not yet, and here's the actual reasoning rather than a guess.
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Not at a fixed date, and not because a friend told you to. Here are the actual triggers worth paying attention to.
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Everyone tells you to incorporate. Here's the honest version of why that's not always right, and when it actually is.
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