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Online Accounting For Contractors
At dns associates, we offer simple and reliable contractor accounting services in the UK. We help freelancers, consultants, and limited company contractors stay compliant with HMRC rules while improving their take-home income.
Whether you are inside IR35, outside IR35, or operating through a limited company, we provide clear and practical tax support based on your working setup.
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IR35 Accounting & compliance support
IR35 continues to be one of the most important tax rules for UK contractors.
We provide full support with:
- IR35 status guidance and assessment support
- Contract structure review
- Inside vs outside IR35 tax implications
- Advice for agency and end-client contracts
- Payroll and deemed employment calculations
Inside IR35 vs outside IR35 contractors
Understanding your IR35 status is important because it directly affects how you are taxed and how much take-home pay you receive.
Outside IR35 contractors
- Operate as independent businesses
- Can receive income through salary and dividends
- Generally more tax-efficient
- Greater control over how income is structured
- More flexibility in managing business expenses and profits
Inside IR35 Contractors
- Treated as employees for tax purposes
- Tax is deducted at source through PAYE
- Higher Income Tax and National Insurance contributions
- Limited flexibility in how income is paid
- Less scope for tax planning compared to outside IR35
At dns associates, we help you understand your IR35 status and manage your finances in the most efficient way. Our goal is to keep you compliant with HMRC while helping you optimise your tax position wherever possible.
Why choose dns for contractor accounting services?
- Specialist UK contractor accountants with strong IR35 expertise
- Clear and simple advice to your contract type and income structure
- Full support for IR35 compliance and tax planning
- Self-assessment tax return preparation and filing
- Year-end accounts and corporation tax return services
- Accurate bookkeeping and ongoing financial support
- Payroll, payslips, and VAT return assistance
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Our packages
We've got a range of packages to suit all types
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Perfect for the small business with very few transactionsStart-upTax and accountancy
- Upto 30 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- 1 / Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Company year-end accounts
- Corporation tax return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 1 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Generate dividend vouchers
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Email & Telephone Support(fair usage policy)
Company secretarial- Confirmation statement
- Registered office
Company setup- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
Other benefits- Newsletter and tax tips
- Monthly compliance report
- IR35 review
- 0 / Monthly CIS returns
- Financial planning review
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Perfect for the small business with very few transactionsNon-TradingTax and accountancy
- Upto 10 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- 0 / Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Company year-end accounts
- Corporation tax return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 0 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Generate dividend vouchers
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Email & Telephone Support(fair usage policy)
Company secretarial- Confirmation statement
- Registered office
Company setup- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
Other benefits- Newsletter and tax tips
- Monthly compliance report
- IR35 review
- 0 / Monthly CIS returns
- Financial planning review
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Suitable for small businesses requiring more supportLiteTax and accountancy
- Upto 50 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- 1 / Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Company year-end accounts
- Corporation tax return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 1 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Generate dividend vouchers
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Telephone & email support(fair usage policy)
Company secretarial- Confirmation statement
- Registered office
Company setup- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
Other benefits- Newsletter and tax tips
- Monthly compliance report
- IR35 review
- 1 / Monthly CIS returns
- Financial planning review
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Our most popular package, perfect for most businessesStandardTax and accountancy
- Upto 100 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- 2 / Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Company year-end accounts
- Corporation tax return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 1 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Generate dividend vouchers
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Telephone & email support(fair usage policy)
Company secretarial- Confirmation statement
- Registered office
Company setup- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
Other benefits- Newsletter and tax tips
- Monthly compliance report
- IR35 review
- 2 / Monthly CIS returns
- Financial planning review
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For those who want to get the maximum service from usPremiumTax and accountancy
- Upto 150 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- 5 / Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Company year-end accounts
- Corporation tax return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 2 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Generate dividend vouchers
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Telephone & email support(fair usage policy)
Company secretarial- Confirmation statement
- Registered office
Company setup- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
Other benefits- Newsletter and tax tips
- Monthly compliance report
- IR35 review
- 3 / Monthly CIS returns
- Financial planning review
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Perfect for the small business with very few transactionsStarterTax and accountancy
- Upto 20 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- Upto £20K Turnover
- Sole trader accounts
- Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 1 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Unlimited Support via telephone or email
Set up- Sole trader registration
- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
- Support with opening a bank account
Other benefits- Monthly newsletter & tax tips
- Financial planning review
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Suitable for small businesses requiring more supportLiteTax and accountancy
- Upto 50 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- Between £20k to £85k Turnover
- Sole trader accounts
- Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 1 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Unlimited Support via telephone or email
Set up- Sole trader registration
- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
- Support with opening a bank account
Other benefits- Monthly newsletter & tax tips
- Financial planning review
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Our most popular package, perfect for most businessesStandardTax and accountancy
- Upto 100 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- Between £85k to £120k Turnover
- Sole trader accounts
- 1 / Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 1 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Unlimited Support via telephone or email
Set up- Sole trader registration
- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
- Support with opening a bank account
Other benefits- Monthly newsletter & tax tips
- Financial planning review
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For those who want to get the maximum service from usPremiumTax and accountancy
- Upto 125 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- Between £120k to £200k Turnover
- Sole trader accounts
- 2 / Monthly payroll
- P11D return
- Quarterly VAT return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- 1 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online accountancy software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Full training and support
Dedicated account manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Unlimited Support via telephone or email
Set up- Sole trader registration
- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
- Support with opening a bank account
Other benefits- Monthly newsletter & tax tips
- Financial planning review
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Perfect for the first time contractor on lower day ratesStarter* Below £150K turnoverFollowing enquiries are covered
- Corporation tax self-assessment
- Income tax self-assessment
- PAYE and P11D
- Capital gains tax
- National insurance
- Construction industry scheme
- IR35
- Inheritance tax
- VAT
- National Minimum Wage
- Gift Aid Legislation and Regulations
- Stamp Duty (Including Land Tax)
* Exclusions- Fraud
- Deliberate omissions
- Criminal prosecutions
- Tax, fines, penalties & interest due
- Tax avoidance schemes
- Enquiries commencing outside of the period of service
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Our most popular package, perfect for most contactorsStandard* Between £150K to £500K turnoverFollowing enquiries are covered
- Corporation tax self-assessment
- Income tax self-assessment
- PAYE and P11D
- Capital gains tax
- National insurance
- Construction industry scheme
- IR35
- Inheritance tax
- VAT
- National Minimum Wage
- Gift Aid Legislation and Regulations
- Stamp Duty (Including Land Tax)
* Exclusions- Fraud
- Deliberate omissions
- Criminal prosecutions
- Tax, fines, penalties & interest due
- Tax avoidance schemes
- Enquiries commencing outside of the period of service
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For those contractors who want to get the maximum service from usPremium* Above £500K turnoverFollowing enquiries are covered
- Corporation tax self-assessment
- Income tax self-assessment
- PAYE and P11D
- Capital gains tax
- National insurance
- Construction industry scheme
- IR35
- Inheritance tax
- VAT
- National Minimum Wage
- Gift Aid Legislation and Regulations
- Stamp Duty (Including Land Tax)
* Exclusions- Fraud
- Deliberate omissions
- Criminal prosecutions
- Tax, fines, penalties & interest due
- Tax avoidance schemes
- Enquiries commencing outside of the period of service
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Perfect for the first time contractor on lower day ratesStandardServices covered under registered office address
- Registered office / correspondence address as dns head office
- Email forwarding only / scanning letter
- Hardcopy post to be collected from office
- Dedicated reception to post letters and scanning
- Dedicated landline with reception to answer calls on behalf of your company
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Our most popular package, perfect for most contactorsPremiumServices covered under registered office address
- Registered office / correspondence address as dns head office
- Email forwarding only / scanning letter
- Hardcopy post to be collected from office
- Dedicated reception to post letters and scanning
- Dedicated landline with reception to answer calls on behalf of your company
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For those contractors who want to get the maximum service from usPremium PlusServices covered under registered office address
- Registered office / correspondence address as dns head office
- Email forwarding only / scanning letter
- Hardcopy post to be collected from office
- Dedicated reception to post letters and scanning
- Dedicated landline with reception to answer calls on behalf of your company
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Our most popular package, perfect for most businessesStandardSelf assessment services
- Tax return submission
- Dividend / PAYE wages
- One Bank Account Interest
- Pension contributions
- One rental property
- SATR mobile app / cloud based software
- DD sign ups only
- Designated accounts manager
- Free tax review (15 mins)
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For those who want to get the maximum service from usPremiumSelf assessment services
- Tax return submission
- Dividend / PAYE wages
- One Bank Account Interest
- Pension contributions
- One rental property
- SATR mobile app / cloud based software
- DD Sign Ups ONLY
- Designated accounts manager
- Free tax review (15 mins)
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Our most popular package, perfect for limited company landlordsStandardTax and Accountancy
- Upto 30 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- Upto 2 properties
- Company year-end accounts
- Corporation tax return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- Annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) returns
- 15 Minute consultation on any property tax related issue
- 1 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online Accountancy Software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Generate dividend vouchers
- Full training and support
Dedicated Account Manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Unlimited support via telephone or email
Company Secretarial- Confirmation statement
- Registered office
Company Setup- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
- Support with opening a bank account
Other Benefits- Monthly newsletter and tax tips
- Monthly compliance report
- Financial planning review
-
For those who want to get the maximum service from usPremiumTax and Accountancy
- Upto 50 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- Upto 3 properties
- Company year-end accounts
- Corporation tax return
- Year-end tax review meeting
- Annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) returns
- 15 Minute consultation on any property tax related issue
- 2 / Standard self-assessment tax return
Online Accountancy Software- Nomi cloud based real time accounting software
- Automated invoicing and financial control
- Track your expenses & store receipts via mobile app
- Generate dividend vouchers
- Full training and support
Dedicated Account Manager- Face-to-face meeting during business hours
- Single point of contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Unlimited support via telephone or email
Company Secretarial- Confirmation statement
- Registered office
Company Setup- VAT registration
- PAYE registration
- Support with opening a bank account
Other Benefits- Monthly newsletter and tax tips
- Monthly compliance report
- Financial planning review
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Our most popular package, perfect for most businessesStandard
- Company formation with Company House
- Share Certificate
- Articles of Association
- Memorandum of Association
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Business Bank Account
- VAT Registration
- PAYE Registration
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For those who want to get the maximum service from usPremium
- Company formation with Company House
- Share Certificate
- Articles of Association
- Memorandum of Association
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Business Bank Account
- VAT Registration
- PAYE Registration
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Perfect for the first time contractor on lower day ratesStarterTax and accountancy
- Self assessment Tax return filing with HMRC*
- Capital Gains tax computation
- Income from mining, staking, airdrops
- Tax Breakdown and computation
- Single point of contact
- Newsletter and tax tips
- Apply for UTR number
- Initial Advisory Meeting with Tax advisor (30 minutes)
- upto 10,000 transactions / Bookkeeping and Software
- Computation of Trading profits
- Reconcile / Verify the Transactions
- Review data from other Exchanges and Platform
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Our most popular package, perfect for most contactorsStandardTax and accountancy
- Self assessment Tax return filing with HMRC*
- Capital Gains tax computation
- Income from mining, staking, airdrops
- Tax Breakdown and computation
- Single point of contact
- Newsletter and tax tips
- Apply for UTR number
- Initial Advisory Meeting with Tax advisor (30 minutes)
- upto 10,000 transactions / Bookkeeping and Software
- Computation of Trading profits
- Reconcile / Verify the Transactions
- Review data from other Exchanges and Platform
-
For those contractors who want to get the maximum service from usPremiumTax and accountancy
- Self assessment Tax return filing with HMRC*
- Capital Gains tax computation
- Income from mining, staking, airdrops
- Tax Breakdown and computation
- Single point of contact
- Newsletter and tax tips
- Apply for UTR number
- Initial Advisory Meeting with Tax advisor (30 minutes)
- upto 20,000 transactions / Bookkeeping and Software
- Computation of Trading profits
- Reconcile / Verify the Transactions
- Review data from other Exchanges and Platform
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Our most popular package, perfect for most businessesContractorTax and Accountancy
- Upto 30 transaction support / Bookkeeping
- 2 Monthly Payroll
- P11D Return
- Company Year End Accounts
- Corporation Tax Return
- Quarterly VAT Return
- Year End Tax Review Meeting
- 1 Standard Self-Assessment Tax Return
- Tax Investigation Cover
Online Accountancy Software- Nomi Cloud Based Real Time Accounting Software
- Automated Invoicing and Financial Control
- Track Your Expenses & Store Receipts via Mobile App
- Generate Dividend Vouchers
- Management Accounts - Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly
- Full Training and Support
Dedicated Account Manager- Face-to-Face Meeting During Business Hours
- Single Point of Contact
- Reference Letter for Director / Trading Confirmation and Bank Account Opening
- Email & Telephone Support (fair usage policy)
Company Secretarial- Confirmation Statement
- Registered Office
Company Setup- VAT Registration
- PAYE Registration
Other Benefits- Newsletter and Tax Tips
- Monthly Compliance Report
- IR35 Review
- Monthly CIS Returns
- Financial Planning Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, contractor accountants can support you during transitions between contracting and permanent roles. They can adjust your tax setup, payroll, and filings based on your new working status.
Typically, you may need your company registration details, UTR number, bank statements, contract agreements, and expense records. Your accountant will guide you based on your setup.
Yes, many UK contractor accounting firms also assist non-resident contractors working with UK clients. They help manage UK tax compliance and reporting obligations.
Contractors are not legally required to hire an accountant, but it is highly recommended. An accountant helps with bookkeeping, tax returns, VAT filings, and IR35 compliance. This reduces the risk of errors, penalties, and missed tax-saving opportunities.
Contractors usually pay tax through Self Assessment if they operate as sole traders or through a limited company structure.
Contractors can sometimes reduce their overall tax liability, especially when operating through a limited company.
Contractors must not “avoid” taxes illegally. Instead, they can legally reduce tax through proper planning, such as claiming business expenses, using tax-efficient salary and dividend structures, and working outside IR35 where applicable.
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