Digital & Social Media Agencies – Limited Companies

Accounting for digital and social agencies managing content, communities and campaigns across platforms – retainers, content production and reporting handled clearly.

Who this is for

  • Organic social media agencies
  • Content & community management agencies
  • Digital-only agencies focused on SEO, email, funnels and CRO
  • Multi-channel digital studios running always-on campaigns

Typical income models

  • Monthly retainers for content calendars, posting and reporting
  • Project fees for launches, funnels or website optimisation
  • Bundles – e.g. “X posts + stories + reports per month”
  • Performance or bonus fees linked to KPIs

Common allowable expenses

  • Scheduling & analytics tools, social listening platforms
  • Design and editing tools (Canva, Adobe, CapCut, etc.)
  • Freelance writers, designers, community managers
  • Stock images, music, templates and asset libraries
  • Hardware – phones, laptops, cameras and mics
  • Team costs – PAYE staff, training and conferences
  • Office / co-working, broadband, utilities and insurance

What we need from you

  • Business bank statements and any company cards / PayPal
  • Client list with retainer amounts and major campaigns
  • Sales invoices and credit notes
  • Purchase invoices for software, freelancers, equipment and travel
  • Payroll reports if you employ staff

We reconcile everything, match retainers to periods, calculate corporation tax and file your accounts and CT600 with HMRC and Companies House.

Fixed-Fee Package for Digital & Social Agencies Ltd

£825 + VAT
Typical fee for a small digital or social agency
(fee income up to £300k, 1–3 directors, digital records).
  • Year-end statutory accounts
  • Corporation tax return (CT600) & filing
  • Companies House micro/small accounts filing
  • Director payroll for up to 3 directors
  • Basic margin review by client or service line
  • Email support up to filing deadlines
Add-ons (if needed)
+ from £35–£40 + VAT/month for bookkeeping
+ £30–£35 + VAT per quarterly VAT return (MTD)
+ from £200 + VAT for management accounts
+ bespoke quote for income above £300k
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Quick FAQs
Q: We use lots of freelancers – is that ok?
A: Yes. We’ll show you how to record freelancer invoices and discuss when someone might need to be on PAYE instead.
Q: Can we claim for tools we also use personally (like Canva)?
A: Where tools are mainly for business we claim through the company and keep any private element reasonable.
Q: We manage several brands’ accounts – do you need detailed splits?
A: No, high-level client/brand information is enough unless you want deeper profitability analysis.