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Corporation Tax

Corporation tax filed correctly — with planning that helps you keep more of what you earn.

Corporation tax is one of the largest cash outflows for profitable companies. Getting the CT600 right is essential; getting the planning right is how you protect margin and cash. GBFC combines accurate compliance with commercial corporation tax advice for owner-managed businesses that want clarity, not jargon.

Who it is for

Designed for owner-managed businesses that need clarity

This service is for limited companies and groups that need reliable corporation tax filings and proactive guidance on reliefs, timing and structure.

  • UK limited companies requiring annual CT600 returns and supporting computations
  • Growing businesses approaching or exceeding the corporation tax thresholds
  • Directors seeking advice on capital allowances, R&D, losses and group relief
  • Companies planning investment, dividends or restructuring with tax consequences
  • Businesses that want corporation tax aligned with annual accounts and cash planning
  • What is included

    A clear scope you can rely on

    Our corporation tax service covers compliance end-to-end and flags planning opportunities throughout the year.

    Corporation tax computations and CT600 preparation
    HMRC filing and payment deadline management
    Review of deductible expenses, capital allowances and available reliefs
    Advice on loss utilisation, group relief and payment timing
    Support with HMRC queries and information requests
    Coordination with annual accounts and personal tax for directors
    Clear tax payment forecasts so cash flow is not a surprise

    What we cover

    Corporation tax, end to end

    From the CT600 filing through reliefs, planning and HMRC correspondence — the workstreams that keep company tax accurate and commercially useful.

    Preparing and filing the official annual corporate tax return with HMRC / tax authority.

    CT600 preparation

    Full corporation tax return prepared from the year-end accounts and supporting schedules.

    HMRC filing

    Online submission completed accurately, with payment deadlines clearly flagged in advance.

    Supporting workings

    Computations and schedules retained so every figure on the return is evidenced and explainable.

    Accounts alignment

    Tax return coordinated with statutory accounts so adjustments and disclosures stay consistent.

    Common problems solved

    Issues we help you avoid

    Corporation tax issues usually show up as cash pressure, missed opportunities or HMRC correspondence.

    Unexpected tax bills

    Profit without a tax forecast creates cash shocks. We model liabilities early so you can plan distributions and investment.

    Overlooked reliefs

    Capital allowances, loss relief and other claims are often missed under time pressure. We build them into the computation process.

    Misaligned dividend and salary planning

    Director extraction and company tax interact closely. We coordinate corporation tax with personal tax so the overall picture works.

    Reactive HMRC dealings

    Queries become stressful when records are incomplete. We maintain clear workings and respond promptly with proper support.

    How GBFC delivers

    A practical process from first conversation to ongoing support

    We treat corporation tax as a year-round discipline, not a single filing event.

    01

    Year-end alignment

    Accounts and tax computations are prepared together so adjustments and reliefs are consistent and fully supported.

    02

    Relief and planning review

    We review available claims, timing options and payment profiles before finalising the return.

    03

    Filing and confirmation

    CT600 is filed on time with transparent workings, and you receive a clear summary of liability and payment dates.

    04

    Ongoing tax calendar

    We track upcoming instalments and year-end dates, and flag planning conversations before decisions are locked in.

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