# Companies999

> IFA-regulated accountancy firm based at Studio 9, 50-54 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QS. Fixed-fee accountancy for UK limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships across 10 specialist sectors. Also provides business address services (registered office, director service address, virtual office) and UK company formation. Phone: 0121 638 0905. Email: contact@companies999.co.uk.

## Core Services

- [Accountancy Services](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy): Overview of all fixed-fee accountancy services including annual accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll, self-assessment, and management accounts for UK businesses across 10 specialist sectors.
- [Company Formation](https://www.companies999.co.uk/company-formation): UK limited company formation from £150+VAT including incorporation at Companies House, Articles of Association, SIC code selection, and director/shareholder setup with post-incorporation guidance.
- [Business Address Services](https://www.companies999.co.uk/address-services): Comparison of three Birmingham Jewellery Quarter address services — registered office (£40+VAT/yr), director service address (£40+VAT/yr), and virtual office (£120+VAT/yr) — with pricing table and FAQs.

## Business Address Services

- [Registered Office Address](https://www.companies999.co.uk/registered-office): Legal registered office address at Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter for Companies House compliance; includes same-day government mail scanning. £40+VAT per year.
- [Director Service Address](https://www.companies999.co.uk/director-address): Keeps personal home addresses off the public Companies House register by listing a professional Birmingham address for directors and PSCs. £40+VAT per year.
- [Virtual Office](https://www.companies999.co.uk/virtual-office): Professional Birmingham business address for use on websites, invoices, and marketing materials with full mail handling and 40-page monthly scanning allowance. £120+VAT per year.
- [Address Services Guide](https://www.companies999.co.uk/address-guide): Plain-English guide explaining the legal differences between a registered office address, director service address, and virtual office — helps businesses choose the right service.

## Specialist Accountancy Sectors

- [Contractors & Freelancers](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/contractors-freelancers): Fixed-fee accountancy for UK contractors and freelancers operating via limited company or sole trader structures, including IR35 advice.
- [Consultants](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/consultants): Specialist accountancy for management, IT, and business consultants including corporation tax, VAT, and dividend planning.
- [Legal & Professional Services](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/legal-professional-services): Accountancy tailored for solicitors, barristers, and other legal professionals with sector-specific compliance knowledge.
- [Medical Professionals](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/medical-professionals): Accountancy for doctors, dentists, locums, and healthcare professionals including NHS pension reporting and VAT exemption for medical services.
- [Property & Landlords](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/property-landlords): Accounting for landlords, property developers, and investors covering rental income, capital gains, and furnished holiday let rules.
- [Trades & Construction](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/trades-construction): Specialist accounting for builders, electricians, and subcontractors including CIS returns, VAT reverse charge, and annual accounts.
- [Recruitment Agencies](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/recruitment-agencies): Accountancy for temporary and permanent recruitment agencies including contractor payroll, umbrella arrangements, and compliance.
- [Hospitality](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/hospitality): Accounting for restaurants, cafes, hotels, and hospitality businesses including VAT, payroll, and cash-handling records.
- [Social Media & Gaming](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/social-media-gaming): Specialist tax and accountancy for content creators, influencers, streamers, and gaming professionals monetising their audiences.
- [Theatre & Performing Arts](https://www.companies999.co.uk/accountancy/theatre-performing-arts): Accountancy for actors, directors, producers, and theatre companies including Theatre Tax Relief claims and performer expense deductions.

## Compliance & Identity

- [Companies House ID Verification](https://www.companies999.co.uk/companies-house-id-verification): ACSP-facilitated identity verification for directors and PSCs required by Companies House. £50+VAT for UK residents, £100+VAT for non-UK residents.
- [ID Requirements](https://www.companies999.co.uk/id-requirements): AML identity verification guide explaining which documents clients must submit and how to complete verification via Simplified ID.
- [AML Policy](https://www.companies999.co.uk/aml-policy): Anti-Money Laundering compliance policy explaining the firm's legal obligations, client due diligence process, and source-of-funds verification requirements.

## About & Contact

- [About Companies999](https://www.companies999.co.uk/about): Background on the firm, its cloud-first approach, 10+ years of experience, IFAC membership, and accreditations (IFAC, IFA, ICO).
- [Contact](https://www.companies999.co.uk/contact): Contact form, phone number (0121 638 0905), email (contact@companies999.co.uk), office address, and opening hours.

## Blog — Tax & Accountancy Guides

- [Blog](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog): All published articles on UK tax, accountancy, and business finance.
- [IR35 Guide for Contractors 2026](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/ir35-guide): Explains off-payroll working rules, status determination statements (SDS), and how contractors can protect themselves inside or outside IR35.
- [Setting Up a Limited Company in the UK](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/setting-up-limited-company): Step-by-step guide to incorporating a UK limited company including choosing a name, filing with Companies House, and post-formation steps.
- [VAT Registration — When & How](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/vat-registration): Covers the £90,000 VAT threshold, voluntary registration benefits, schemes available, and how to register with HMRC.
- [Making Tax Digital for Income Tax](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/making-tax-digital-income-tax): Explains MTD ITSA requirements, who is affected, quarterly reporting obligations, and key deadlines.
- [Self-Assessment Deadlines 2025](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/self-assessment-deadlines): Filing and payment deadlines for self-employed individuals and those with other taxable income outside PAYE.
- [Directors Loan Account Explained](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/directors-loan-account): How director loan accounts work, Section 455 tax, beneficial loan rules, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
- [Alphabet Shares — Limited Company Guide](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/alphabet-shares-limited-company): Explains how alphabet shares (A, B, C shares) work, their tax advantages for income splitting, and legal considerations.
- [Mileage Expense Claims — HMRC Guide](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/mileage-expense-claims): HMRC approved mileage rates (45p for first 10,000 miles, 25p thereafter; motorcycles 24p; cycles 20p) and how employees and directors claim mileage tax relief. Rates current from April 2026 (HMRC increased car rate to 55p per mile).
- [Use of Home as Office Expenses](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/use-of-home-as-office): How sole traders and limited company directors can claim home-working expenses, including HMRC flat rates and the apportionment method.
- [Theatre Tax Relief Guide](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/theatre-tax-relief): How qualifying theatre companies claim TTR, what productions are eligible, and how to calculate the relief.
- [VAT for Medical Services](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/vat-medical-services): VAT exemption rules for medical practitioners and how mixed supplies (exempt and standard-rated) are treated.
- [Confirmation Statements Explained](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/confirmation-statements): Annual Companies House confirmation statement obligations, what information must be confirmed, and filing deadlines.
- [Meal Allowances & Benchmark Scale Rates](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/meal-allowances): HMRC benchmark scale rates for tax-free employee meal allowances when travelling for work.
- [5 Benefits of Cloud Accounting](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/benefits-cloud-accounting): Why cloud accounting tools like Xero improve cash flow visibility, reduce admin, and simplify tax filing for small businesses.
- [How to Choose a Registered Office Address](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-registered-office-address): Factors to consider when selecting a registered office — legality, privacy, mail handling, and cost.
- [What is a Director Service Address?](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-director-service-address): Explains the purpose of a director service address, how it protects personal privacy, and who needs one.
- [Why Every UK Company Needs a Registered Office](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/why-uk-company-needs-registered-office): Legal requirement for all UK companies to have a registered office, consequences of non-compliance, and what the address is used for.
- [Jewellery Quarter Birmingham Business Address](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/jewellery-quarter-birmingham-business-address): Why a Jewellery Quarter Birmingham address gives businesses a credible, central UK presence.
- [Company Strike-Off Guide](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/company-strike-off-guide): Process for voluntarily striking off a company, obligations before filing, and what happens to assets and liabilities.
- [Accountant vs No Accountant for Sole Traders](https://www.companies999.co.uk/blog/accountant-vs-no-accountant-sole-traders): Cost-benefit analysis of hiring an accountant versus self-filing for sole traders, including time savings and tax efficiency.