How much does APPTAX Associates charge?

Fixed fees agreed upfront, based on the work involved — no hourly billing and no hidden extras. Switching clients are guaranteed a fee 40% lower than their current accountant.

How do I switch accountants to APPTAX?

APPTAX contacts your previous accountant, arranges the professional handover and collects your records — with no gap in your HMRC compliance.

Do I need to be based near Dartford?

No. APPTAX is based in Dartford, Kent and works digitally with clients across the UK using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and VT.

What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA)?

From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must keep digital records and send HMRC quarterly updates. The threshold falls to £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in April 2028.

South East England

Accountants serving Kent from our Dartford base

From our office in Dartford, APPTAX Associates supports businesses and individuals right across Kent. Whether you run a construction firm in the Medway towns, a consultancy in Sevenoaks, a shop in Canterbury or rental properties in Maidstone, you get a qualified FCCA accountant, a fixed fee, and replies within 12 hours.

Everything can be handled digitally — we work in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and LimeBooks — so Kent clients get the same sharp service whether they are five miles or fifty miles from Dartford.

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Built for the Kent economy

Kent’s business mix is distinctive: construction and trades along the Thames Gateway, logistics around the M2/M20/M25 corridors, tourism and hospitality on the coast, and thousands of consultancies and contractors serving London from the Garden of England.

We tailor the advice accordingly — CIS scheme management for construction, R&D tax credits for Kent’s growing tech and engineering firms, VAT planning for hospitality, and MTD preparation for the county’s many landlords and sole traders.

Construction & CIS

End-to-end CIS compliance and refund recovery for Kent contractors and subcontractors.

R&D tax credits

Full claim preparation for Kent engineering, software and manufacturing firms.

Hospitality & retail

Bookkeeping, VAT and payroll for Kent’s pubs, cafés, shops and hotels.

Property landlords

Rental accounts, Self Assessment and incorporation advice across Kent.

Kent towns we serve

Dartford
Gravesend
Sevenoaks
Maidstone
Canterbury
Rochester
Chatham
Gillingham
Tunbridge Wells
Ashford
Folkestone
Dover
Margate
Sittingbourne
Faversham

FAQs — accountants in Kent

I’m in Kent but not near Dartford — can you still act for me?

Absolutely. Most of our Kent clients never visit the office — we work digitally with screen-sharing, WhatsApp and cloud accounting software, with the option to meet in Dartford whenever useful.

Do you handle CIS for Kent construction firms?

Yes — CIS is one of our specialisms. We run monthly returns, verify subcontractors, chase refunds and advise on gross payment status.

What does a Kent accountant charge?

Our fees are fixed and agreed upfront. Switching clients are guaranteed a fee 40% lower than their current accountant, with no compromise on service.

Also serving: accountants in Dartford · accountants in South East England · accountants in London · accountants in UK-wide

Software we support

MTD-ready bookkeeping on the platform that suits you — we set it up, migrate your records and train you to use it.

Professional credentials

ACCA — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

IABInstitute of Accountants & Bookkeepers

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Arrange a free initial consultation, ask about a deadline, or get a fixed-fee quote. We respond to every message within 12 hours — 7 days a week.

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Emailhello@apptax.co.uk
Office38 Osterberg Road, Dartford, DA1 5HF
Availability7 days a week · evening & weekend appointments