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With over 40YEARS of experience, COMPETEX offers the best affordable self-assessment services to help individuals confidently manage their personal tax obligations.
While self-assessment is a core strength, we also provide the best expert accounting services to meet all your financial needs. Whether you need guidance with tax returns or comprehensive support, our commitment to affordable and reliable service truly sets us apart.
Fast, efficient filing
Your accounts and tax returns filed on time, every time
Transparent fixed fees
No hidden charges – just one simple fixed fee per service or bundle
Unrivalled support
Hands-on support from our experts, and unlimited access to our library of tools and resources
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We are Competex
Our team of chartered accountants and qualified tax experts provides a full range of tax and accounting services for self-employed professionals, limited companies, UK landlords, and expats.
While we handle everything from corporate tax and payroll to bookkeeping, we are especially proud of our expertise in self-assessment tax returns and personal tax services.
Whether you need help navigating HMRC requirements or managing your business finances, we offer personalized, expert guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance. Backed by over 40 years of experience, we’re committed to delivering tailored solutions with a focus on client satisfaction.
How can we help you?
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Limited Company Bundle
Our limited company bundle gives you all you need to run your business with ease and efficiency. From forming your company, to providing you with industry-leading software to keep your accounting records, to filing all your returns for you, with handy reminders and unparalleled support, we’ll keep you in control and on track, year round.
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Company Formation
Give your business the best possible start with our company formation service. We work with our trusted company formation partner to register your limited company with Companies House, and make all the necessary registrations on your behalf.
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Sole Trader Bundle
Our sole trader bundle puts you back in control of your business. We handle everything from registration of your business, to year end completion of your records, to completion of your tax return. We’ll even run your payroll if you need us to.
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Landlord Tax Planning
Managing your assets, liabilities, income and expenditure shouldn’t be a struggle, even if you’re managing multiple properties. Book a strategy call with one of our expert team, for more clarity and confidence around your finances, and often immediate and significant tax savings.
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Self Assessment Tax Returns
Never worry about filing deadlines or overpayments again. Leave your Self-Assessment tax return up to us. We’ll prepare and file your return, and let you know how much tax you need to pay and when to pay it.
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Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital for VAT & Income Tax is now being phased in for the self-employed, for businesses and landlords. We’ll help you navigate the changes.
Who we help
If you have a UK-based business, we can help you! Our service packages work especially well for:
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“When I started my company 4 years ago, I went to Competex as I’d heard about them at a seminar.
I wasn’t looking forward to having to go through the process of getting everything set up, but Competex took care of absolutely everything. They were quick, kept me informed, and made the process totally ‘pain-free’.
Their provision of accountancy services is also extremely good, they provide all the necessary on-line/electronic forms, and whilst I still find going through the ‘paperwork’ something of a ‘drag’ the staff at Competex are on hand and have always been thoroughly helpful.
I would recommend Competex to anyone who is thinking of starting their own company.”
“Thank you so much for your support and perseverance. ”
“Thank you so much for your due diligence and excellent customer service. ”
“May I just say that I have enjoyed working with you personally over the years – you have kept me sane, explained things clearly, answered my questions/concerns promptly and efficiently and just been an absolute pleasure to work with. You have made my life so much easier!”
“Competex have dealt with my business accounts for over five years. They also prepare my personal tax return. They provide FreeAgent accounting software which is very easy to use and deals with VAT returns for example. Their advice is well-informed and gives me confidence.
“[I would recommend Competex] for two reasons – Competex are responsive. When I ring someone answers the phone. Secondly Competex give good advice and make sure I am aware of changes (such as MTD).”
“Extremely helpful, always responsive, having already coming highly recommended.
“Competex combine a mix of easy access to accounting reporting through their online systems, with dedicated personal support when required by phone or email. For me, having a specialist accountant experienced in supporting consulting and interim management, was much more important than having an accountant with a local presence who may not understand the needs of my business.”
“Over many many years Competex staff have continued to provide a highly professional and easy to use accounting and financial service. The service comes with good humour as well, just marvellous for such a dry subject.”
“I have been with Competex since I first went freelance 9 years ago. From forming my LTD Co, through making the various monthly & annual returns, they have shown great expertise & are very efficient.
Whenever there is something that I don’t understand, they are patient & unfailingly helpful. A pleasure to work with, I have no hesitation in recommending Competex.”
“The Competex team offer a responsive and personalised service. I have used them as accountants and bookkeepers for my business and personal affairs and have enjoyed working with them.”
“When looking to set up my own consultancy, and requiring clear accountancy guidance, I found that Competex provided a hassle free, easy to follow process at a competitive rate. Their staff are knowledgable, easy to contact and always helpful.”
Guides & Resources
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Blogs & News
Making Tax Digital (MTD) Update – Key Changes Ahead
Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Update September 2024 There is no doubt that we are moving into an age where…
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Do you have an associated company and why does it matter?
Prior to April 2023, you would be deemed to have an associated company if your company held more than 50%…
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Workplace pensions - your responsibility as an employer
Under the Pensions Act 2008, every employer in the UK must put certain employees into a workplace pension scheme and…
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Which Accounting Records Should I Keep?
Have you ever wondered how long you need to keep paper records such as bank statements and invoices? With everything…
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12 Tax Saving Tips for Small Businesses [INFOGRAPHIC]
As a small business owner, there are many ways to save tax and become even more profitable in your business.…
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UK Tax Codes Explained: What are tax codes and what do they mean?
You may recently have received a tax coding notice, because it is around now that HMRC start issuing codes for…
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