Pricing and resources
Fixed, inclusive fees — quoted in writing before any work begins
Every engagement starts with a consultation at £150 for 20 to 30 minutes. If you decide to instruct us, we issue one fixed fee for the whole scope, based on the complexity of your affairs: the number of open years, income sources, entities and jurisdictions involved. No hourly billing, and no VAT added to the prices below.
Enrolled Agent (EA)
Admitted to practise before the IRS
FMAAT
Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians
ITIN / Form W-7 specialists
Applications filed since 2013
US–UK tax treaty specialists
Both systems handled together
ITIN services
Every ITIN fee includes the response to any IRS notice raised on that application.
| Service | Fee (GBP) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Form W-7 ITIN application — first applicant, preparation, review and submission | From £425 | ~$535 |
| Additional applicant on the same application (spouse or dependant) | From £395 | ~$495 |
| ITIN renewal for an expired number | From £395 | ~$495 |
| IRS notice response (CP565 / CP566 / CP567) | Included | — |
US tax returns
Federal e-filing is included. State returns are priced per state.
| Service | Fee (GBP) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Form 1040 — expat return, employment income | From £850 | ~$1,070 |
| Form 1040 — with self-employment or rental schedules | From £1,150 | ~$1,450 |
| Form 1040-NR — single US income source | From £495 | ~$620 |
| Form 1040-NR — FIRPTA property sale | From £895 | ~$1,125 |
| State tax return | From £395 | ~$495 |
| Streamlined Foreign Offshore package (3 years plus 6 FBARs) | From £3,450 | ~$4,340 |
Information reporting
Filed alongside your return, or on their own if that is all you need.
| Service | Fee (GBP) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| FBAR / FinCEN 114 | From £150 | ~$190 |
| Form 8938 (FATCA) | From £195 | ~$245 |
| Form 5471 — foreign corporation | From £950 | ~$1,195 |
| Form 8288-B withholding certificate | From £750 | ~$945 |
| EIN application | From £395 | ~$500 |
UK services
Prepared by the same team that handles your US position.
| Service | Fee (GBP) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| UK Self Assessment return | From £650 | ~$820 |
| UK corporation tax return and accounts | From £1,250 | ~$1,570 |
| Company formation | From £295 | ~$370 |
Companies House — Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)
Identity verification for directors, PSCs and filing agents, completed remotely for overseas clients.
| Service | Fee (GBP) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Companies House identity verification (ACSP) — per application | £125 | ~$160 |
Payroll services
Payroll is priced on the size and complexity of the scheme — the number of employees, pay frequency, and whether a direct payment scheme has to be registered or corrected for earlier years.
| Service | Fee (GBP) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll processing for UK employers (per monthly run) | Based on complexity — quote on request | — |
| Embassy / diplomatic staff payroll — DPNI or DCNI scheme registration | Based on complexity — quote on request | — |
| Embassy / diplomatic staff payroll — monthly direct payment run | Based on complexity — quote on request | — |
| Historic payroll correction and voluntary disclosure | Based on complexity — quote on request | — |
Important service notice
Tax and Accounting Hub is not currently able to provide Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) services. Our IRS Acceptance Agent authorisation is under renewal and we expect CAA document certification to resume in early 2027. Until then we continue to prepare, review and submit Form W-7 ITIN applications, and we will explain the document-certification options available to you (IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centre appointment, or certified copies issued by the passport-issuing authority) before you engage us.
Important note on the figures above
The prices shown are indicators only, set against the average UK fee structure for this type of work. They are not a quotation. Upon receipt of all your documents we review the position and confirm a fixed quote in writing, which you approve before we begin work and before the engagement letter is signed.
All fees are inclusive and no VAT is added. USD figures are indicative only, converted at an illustrative rate for guidance. Third-party costs such as IRS, HMRC and Companies House charges and courier fees are disclosed separately in advance.
Fees FAQ
What clients ask before they instruct us
How much does an ITIN application cost in the UK?
Form W-7 ITIN applications start from £425 for the first applicant, inclusive, with no VAT added. Each additional applicant on the same family application, such as a spouse or dependant, is from £395, and a renewal of an expired number is from £395. Those fees cover eligibility review, preparation of the W-7, assembly of the supporting return or exception evidence, submission to the IRS ITIN Operation in Austin, and any CP566 or CP567 notice response that follows.
How much does a US tax return cost for an American living in the UK?
Form 1040 federal returns start from £850, inclusive. That price covers employment income, the foreign earned income exclusion or foreign tax credit, and the standard schedules. Self-employment, rental property, share options or multiple states are quoted on top after we have seen the position.
How much is a Form 1040-NR for a non-resident with US income?
Form 1040-NR returns start from £495, inclusive, for a single US income source. Returns covering a FIRPTA property sale, partnership K-1 income or multiple 1042-S statements are quoted individually.
What does the £150 consultation include?
A 20 to 30 minute call with the person who would actually handle your file. We establish whether you have a filing obligation, which forms and years are involved, and what the realistic cost and timeline are. If you instruct us afterwards, you receive one fixed fee in writing for the whole scope before any work starts.
Do you charge VAT on top of your fees?
No. The prices shown are the prices you pay. They exclude only third-party charges such as IRS or HMRC statutory fees, courier costs and Companies House filing fees, all of which are disclosed in advance.
How much is Companies House identity verification through an ACSP?
£125 per application, inclusive and with no VAT added. That covers the document check, the verification call, submission under the Authorised Corporate Service Provider route and confirmation of your Companies House personal code. Overseas directors are verified remotely.
How is payroll priced?
Payroll is quoted on complexity rather than a headline rate, because the work depends on the number of employees, the pay frequency, whether a DPNI, DCNI or DPGEN direct payment scheme has to be registered, and whether earlier years need correcting. Tell us the scheme and headcount and we will issue a fixed quote in writing.
Do you bill by the hour?
No. Every engagement is quoted as a fixed fee after the consultation, so you are never charged for the time it takes us to answer a question or respond to an IRS notice on work we have signed off.
What happens if the IRS rejects my ITIN application?
We respond to IRS rejection notices at no extra cost. If your application is still not accepted after a third properly documented submission, we refund the ITIN preparation fee in full.
Resources
Forms and official guidance
Form W-7 and instructions
The IRS application for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
Form 1040-NR
The US income tax return for non-resident aliens.
FBAR e-filing (FinCEN 114)
Where the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts is filed.
IRS Streamlined Filing Procedures
The catch-up route for taxpayers whose failure to file was not wilful.
US–UK income tax treaty
The treaty text and technical explanation.
HMRC Self Assessment
UK deadlines, registration and payment on account.
Want a fixed quote for your situation?
Consultations start at £150 for 30 minutes. If you then decide to work with us, we quote a fixed fee based on the complexity of your case, in writing, before any work begins.