Corporation Tax

6. Where to Get Help

6.1 HMRC assumes that you will employ a properly qualified accountant or tax adviser to help you with corporation tax.

• Appoint an adviser to deal with correspondence with HMRC (see 6.2).
• HMRC will send you the appropriate forms as soon as a company has been registered with Companies House.
• Your local tax office can assist with minor problems.

6.2 Most firms of accountants can provide you with advice on corporation tax.

• The service and expertise offered by accountants varies greatly. The fees charged vary accordingly. Shop around for the right level of advice at the right price level for your circumstances.
• Accountants should be members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (signified by the initials ACA or FCA) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA or FCCA) or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (signified by the initialsFCMA or ACMA).

6.3 Chartered Tax Advisers who are members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA, ATII or FTII) can advise you on your tax affairs and calculate your tax liability.

• Contact the Chartered Institute of Taxation for more information (020 7235 9381).

6.4 Solicitors can advise you on the legal aspects of corporation tax.