Corporation Tax Returns

Ensuring compliance while maximising tax-efficiency. Gravitate handles your Corporation Tax returns for you, from calculation to submission, so you can focus on growing your business.

The Gravitate approach to Corporation Tax

Gravitate is all about optimisation and efficiency through automation, and we apply this principle to all clients. Using the latest accounting technology, we will ensure your business benefits from accurate tax calculations, flawlessly prepared CT600 tax returns, and all available tax-saving opportunities.

We work with businesses of all sizes, including start-ups and SMEs, larger limited companies, complex group structures, contractors and freelancers. Whatever your business size and position, you will receive the same level of service.

Our aim is to ensure all allowable expenditure is identified and included on your tax return, and optimise your tax position

Digital Corporation Tax returns – the benefits

Digital automation

Our cloud-based software tracks your business finances in real time, reducing errors, automating calculations and seamlessly integrating with HMRC. Technology saves you time, improves accuracy and reduces stress about compliance.

From a Corporation Tax perspective, this ensures tax-sensitive codes are accurately tracked to ensure it is offset against profits wherever possible.

Tax efficiency

Our team will help you identify all tax-saving opportunities available to you. We can automate deductions and analyse your financial data in real time to pinpoint tax reliefs, allowances and credits for maximum savings.

Our Clients Know Best

We love our clients and they love us too, here are a few testimonials from our clients about our services.

"We transitioned over to Gravitate at the start of our 2023/24 financial year... Gravitate are the perfect firm for this! Friendly, knowledgeable and professional, the team speak in my language, as Accounts are foreign to me. They're always there on the end of the phone/whatsapp/email and if one person is out of the office, another picks up the query immediately.They allow me to focus on what I do best, work on and in the business!I could not recommend these guys more in order for you to take better financial control of your business! Great work guys"
Pete Swatkins
"Working with Gravitate has been a breath of fresh air for this side of my business. They immediately got to grips with the way we do things and the transition was smooth. Their culture, values and team spirit is a perfect fit. And they are brilliant with their marketing and brand message."
James Biggin
"I would highly recommend Gravitate Accounting. Since moving to them we've felt that we have much more understanding of the financial side of our business and we've felt that Mike really cares about helping us. Gravitate really focus on the relationship between the accountant and the client and we wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Thank you!"
Stephanie Seddon
Right Choice Mortgages
"Mike and the team have been absolutely amazing in helping me transition from the old spreadsheet accounting to more efficient digital systems. They made the process straight forward and communicate in a way which the layman understands....Thanks! Nick"
Nicholas Riley
Engeniaire
"We've really enjoyed working with Gravitate after moving from a larger Sheffield competitor.We've found the service and the communication absolutely top notch, we couldn't be happier - they've helped us move our business on to the next level."
Ash Young
Evoluted
"Jessica explains everything so clearly, I always feel better after speaking with her. They are pro's at Gravitate with such attention to detail."
Nikki Armytage-Foy
Electric Woman
"I've loved working with the team at Gravitate over the past year or so. Modern accountants that use up-to-date tools that streamline things massively. On top of that, they're helpful, friendly and generally a pleasure to work with. The results show they've got the formula right- they're growing very quickly.I've already recommended them to friends, and wouldn't hesitate to do so again!"
Chris Iverson
FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics
“We actually came across Gravitate when in the process of trying to recruit for a full time FD. Using them was one of the best decisions we've made. They've helped us automate our accounts, and the help during Covid has been beyond what anyone could expect from a supplier. Highly recommended.”
Sean Reddington
Thrive Learning
"I trust Gravitate accounting with all the finance & accounting needs for my business. They take all the stress out of accounting, explain complicated accounting problems very simply, they are very responsive & very easy to communicate with. As well as suggest & integrate apps/ software to make expense claims & invoicing easier; they also always send me a helpful video explaining the details alongside our quarterly reports. I would highly recommend Gravitate to anyone"
Rex Rusling
The Rec Hub
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Corporation Tax FAQs

What is Corporation Tax?

Corporation Tax is a tax levied on the annual profits of UK limited companies and other qualifying organisations. It is paid for by Limited companies, foreign companies with UK branches, as well as clubs, co-operatives and other unincorporated organisations.

What is the UK Corporation Tax rate?

The current main rate of Corporation Tax in the UK is 25%. This is paid on profits over £250,000. Smaller companies with profits up to £50,000 pay a reduced rate of 19%. A marginal relief rate applies for profits between these thresholds.

When do I need to file a Corporation Tax return?

The Corporation Tax return (CT600) must be filed within 12months of the end of the respective accounting period. The Corporation Tax must usually be paid within 9 months and 1 day after the accounting period ends. At Gravitate, we aim to have the tax computation filed within a few months to make sure you have time for cashflow planning relating to the payment.

What are the penalties for missing CT600 deadlines?

If you do not file your Corporation Tax return by the deadline, you will face penalties from HMRC.

- A penalty of £100 is issued if it is 1 day late
- A further £100 will be payable after 3 months
- After 6 months, HMRC will add a penalty of 10%of your estimated unpaid Corporation Tax
- After 10 months, an additional 10% of unpaid tax will be applied

What Corporation Tax reliefs are available?

There are several useful Corporation Tax reliefs available to UK companies, including R&D Tax Reliefs and Patent Box, which incentivise innovation. Capital Allowances can also be claimed on equipment purchases. Annual Investment Allowances and Loss Reliefs can also be extremely useful.

What is the VAT flat rate scheme?

HMRC may issue penalties and fines under the new penalty system based on a points-based system. Repeated non-compliance may lead to fines.