Accountants for contractors, from €129 a month
Company accounts, director pay, expenses and your tax returns handled together, whether you have one client or several.
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A year with us
What your accountant handles, and roughly when. You get a message whenever we need something from you.
- 1
Every invoice
Income tracked
Each contract’s income and costs kept apart inside one set of books.
- 2
Every month
Director pay
Salary run through payroll and dividends paperwork kept in order.
- 3
Every quarter
VAT returns
Prepared from the books and filed for you when your plan includes VAT.
- 4
Once a year
Accounts and returns
Company accounts, company tax and your personal return, done together.
€17,200
Plans and prices
Choose where your business is registered. Every plan has a fixed monthly fee and published limits.
Essentials
€129 / month
For single-client contractors with a simple setup.
- 1 client and 1 director
- Up to 15 transactions a month
- Director payroll
- Most chosen
Plus
€169 / month
For contractors working across several contracts.
- Everything in Essentials
- Up to 3 clients
- VAT returns
Premium
€249 / month
For contractors with a higher-earning or more complex setup.
- Everything in Plus
- Unlimited contracts
- Second director or spouse on payroll
Just starting? A one-off contractor setup is €199. Prices exclude VAT where it applies.
Full plan details for IrelandWhat happens next
Today
Tell us about the business
A few lines on WhatsApp or the enquiry form is enough.
Within 24 hours
Get a fixed price
Your plan and fee in writing, before anything starts.
From then on
We take it from here
We collect your records from any previous accountant, free of charge.
Services you’ll use
- Tax and complianceCompany, VAT and personal returns prepared from reconciled figures, with reliefs reviewed before filing.
- Company accountsStatutory accounts built from reconciled books and filed alongside your company tax return.
- PayrollRegular payroll runs and employer reporting, reviewed before payday and posted to your books.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does an accountant for contractors and freelancers cost?
Our monthly plans start from €129 in Ireland, £99 in the UK, £119 in Gibraltar, with a fixed fee agreed in writing before any work begins. Switching from your current accountant is free.
Can you handle more than one client or contract?
Yes. We track each contract’s income and costs inside one set of books.
Do you deal with director salary and expenses?
Yes. We set salary and dividends with your personal tax in view and keep expense claims properly supported.
What if I work in more than one country?
We map where the work happens and flag where local tax or payroll may need checking before it becomes a problem.
Can you take over mid-contract?
Yes. We pick up from your last accounts and records without interrupting your invoicing.