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Bought something for work? Check what HMRC says — for sole traders, limited company directors and employees.
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Office & Home Working
Home office costs, Office supplies & stationery, Home broadband and more
8 allowancesTravel & Mileage
Business mileage, Business travel, Train & rail fares and more
9 allowancesEquipment & Technology
Computer equipment, Mobile phone, Office furniture and more
7 allowancesProfessional Fees
Professional subscriptions, Accountancy fees, Bank charges & account fees and more
6 allowancesInsurance
Business insurance, Professional indemnity insurance, Public liability insurance and more
6 allowancesTraining & Development
Training courses, Professional qualifications & exam fees, Conferences & seminars and more
6 allowancesVehicles
Vehicle insurance, Buying a car (capital allowances), Vans & commercial vehicles and more
6 allowancesClothing & Uniform
Work clothing, Protective clothing & safety gear, Uniforms & branded workwear and more
5 allowancesFood & Subsistence
Subsistence (food & drink), Business travel meals, Staff refreshments & working lunches and more
1 allowanceEntertainment
Client & business entertainment
6 allowancesMarketing & Advertising
Marketing & advertising, Business cards & printed materials, Website design & build and more
1 allowancePensions
Pension contributions
5 allowancesStaff Costs
Staff salaries & wages, Employer's National Insurance, Subcontractor & freelancer costs and more
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Get an instant quote →Their standard published prices, monthly and excluding VAT, checked 2 November 2026. The discount above applies to these for your first 12 months:
| Turnover | Sole trader | Ltd / LLP |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £20,000 | £24.50 | £39.50 |
| £20,001–£90,000 | £29.50 | £54.50 |
| £90,001–£200,000 | £44.50 | £74.50 |
| £200,001–£300,000 | £59.50 | £89.50 |
| £300,001–£400,000 | £74.50 | £104.50 |
| £400,001–£500,000 | £89.50 | £119.50 |
Above £500,000, add £15.00 a month per further £100,000. Charged separately, also monthly:
- VAT returns £35.00
- MTD Income Tax quarterly updates from £35.00
- Bookkeeping £20.00 to 40 transactions, then 50p each
- Payroll from £24.00 for up to four payslips
- Self Assessment — included for a sole trader; £10.00 covers two directors (limited company or LLP) or one partner, then £10.00 each
So a business needing these pays more than the band price — get a quote for your own figure.
* The Accountancy Partnership’s own offer, taken off the standard monthly fee above, for readers arriving through this link. It is not on their public pricing pages. Checked 24 October 2026.
Worth saying: if your affairs are very simple, you may not need an accountant at all — this is for when you’d rather someone else handled it.