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FCCA Chartered Certified · Wimbledon SW19 · Our Head Office
Chartered Accountants in
Chartered Accountants in
Wimbledon, Based Right Here in SW19
Protax Consultants is an FCCA Chartered Certified accounting practice with our own office at Lombard Business Park, Wimbledon. Fixed-fee self assessment, limited company accounts, landlord tax, CIS, VAT and HMRC support, delivered by qualified accountants you can meet in person or reach entirely online.
FCCA Certified
HMRC Authorised Agent
ACCA Audit Reg. 5743262
5.0 Google Rating
Based at Lombard Business Park
Muhammad Bilal, FCCA
Director. Every Wimbledon client works directly with him.
Get a fixed-fee quote from our Wimbledon office. We reply within one working day.
No obligation. FCCA regulated. Data handled under GDPR. We never share your details.
Who We Are
Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountants
Based in Wimbledon
Protax Consultants is a firm of FCCA Chartered Certified Accountants with our own office in Wimbledon, SW19. Unlike a directory listing or a remote-only provider claiming to "serve" the area, we are physically based at Lombard Business Park, a five-minute walk from Wimbledon station. We provide fixed-fee self assessment, limited company accounts and Corporation Tax, CIS returns, landlord and property tax, Capital Gains Tax, VAT and Making Tax Digital, all led directly by Director Muhammad Bilal FCCA. Meet us in person, or work with us entirely online. Merton borough businesses and South West London residents choose us for both.
| Firm | Protax Consultants Ltd, FCCA Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors |
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| Director | Muhammad Bilal FCCA, Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant and HMRC authorised agent |
| Office | G18, Lombard Business Park, 8 Lombard Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3TZ |
| Nearest station | Wimbledon station, a five-minute walk. The only London station connecting Underground, National Rail and Tramlink |
| Serves | Wimbledon Village, town centre, South Wimbledon, Merton Park, Colliers Wood, Raynes Park, Morden and the wider Merton borough, plus remote clients UK-wide |
| Specialisms | Self assessment, limited company accounts, CIS returns, landlord and property tax, Corporation Tax, VAT and MTD, HMRC investigations |
| Pricing | Transparent fixed fees. Self Assessment from £150, limited company accounts from £550/year, director payroll from £15/month |
| Consultation | Free, no-obligation initial review, in person at our Wimbledon office or by video call |
What We Do
Accounting & Tax Services
Accounting & Tax Services
for Wimbledon Clients
From annual self assessment returns to limited company accounts, CIS returns and HMRC investigations, our FCCA team handles every part of your tax and accounting, whether you visit us in Wimbledon or work with us entirely online.
Self Assessment Tax Returns
Accurate, stress-free SA100 filing for Wimbledon sole traders, freelancers, landlords and higher-rate taxpayers. We claim every allowable deduction and meet every HMRC deadline.
Self Assessment service →Small Business Accounting
End-to-end accounting, bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll and VAT for Wimbledon and Merton limited companies, all under one fixed monthly fee.
Business accounting →Landlord & Property Tax
Specialist rental income returns, Section 24 mortgage interest relief, and Capital Gains Tax for landlords and property investors across Wimbledon's period housing stock and new developments alike.
Landlord tax service →Corporation Tax (CT600)
Accurate CT600 returns, statutory accounts, R&D claims and year-round Corporation Tax planning that keeps your Wimbledon limited company compliant and tax-efficient.
Corporation Tax service →CIS Returns
Monthly CIS returns, subcontractor verification and gross payment status applications for Wimbledon-area contractors and construction businesses, filed correctly and on time.
CIS returns service →VAT Returns & MTD
Quarterly VAT returns, scheme advice and Making Tax Digital compliance, prepared and filed through HMRC-approved software so you never miss a deadline.
VAT & MTD service →Capital Gains Tax
Expert CGT advice on property, share and business asset disposals, including the 60-day residential property reporting deadline. Particularly relevant given Wimbledon's property values.
Capital Gains Tax →Director Salary & Dividend
Tax-efficient remuneration planning for Wimbledon company directors, balancing salary, dividends and pension contributions to maximise your take-home pay.
Remuneration planning →HMRC Tax Investigations
Robust defence and direct representation if HMRC opens an enquiry into your personal or business tax affairs. We deal with HMRC on your behalf at every stage.
HMRC investigation help →- 13+Years serving Wimbledon & Merton
- 200+Businesses advised
- 5.0Average Google review rating
- 5 minWalk from Wimbledon station
Why Choose Us
Why Wimbledon Clients
Why Wimbledon Clients
Choose Protax
We are one of the few firms in SW19 combining a genuine local office with FCCA-level qualifications, HMRC agent status and fixed-fee pricing agreed in writing before any work begins.
Credentials you can verify
QualificationFCCA Chartered Certified Accountants
Audit registration5743262
Company number14701253
HMRC statusAuthorised agent
DirectorMuhammad Bilal FCCA
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You work directly with the director, not a trainee
Every Wimbledon client is looked after personally by Muhammad Bilal FCCA. No call centres, no being passed between junior staff, no chasing for answers.
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A genuine local office, not a remote-only claim
Some firms advertising "Wimbledon accountants" are actually online-only providers with no local presence. We have a real office at Lombard Business Park, five minutes from Wimbledon station.
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FCCA certified and HMRC authorised
As HMRC-authorised agents we correspond with HMRC directly on your behalf, which saves you time and reduces the stress of dealing with them yourself.
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Transparent fixed-fee pricing
No hourly billing and no surprise invoices. You receive a written fixed-fee proposal before any work begins, so you always know what you will pay.
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In-person when you want it, remote when you don't
Visit our Wimbledon office for tax planning and strategy conversations, or handle everything by secure upload and video call. Most clients use a mix of both.
A Genuine Comparison
Protax vs a Larger Corporate
Protax vs a Larger Corporate
Accountancy Firm in Wimbledon
SW19 has several established accountancy practices. The genuine differences between a boutique, director-led firm and a larger corporate practice are worth understanding before you choose.
| Feature | Protax (Wimbledon) | Typical Larger Corporate Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Who handles your work | Director Muhammad Bilal FCCA, directly | Often a junior or trainee, with limited partner oversight |
| Pricing | Fixed fee agreed in writing before work begins | Frequently hourly, with variable year-end invoices |
| Response times | Direct line to your accountant, reply within one working day | Often routed through reception or account management layers |
| Meeting options | In person at our Wimbledon office, or fully remote by video call | Usually in-person only, during standard office hours |
| Specialist focus | Self assessment, landlords, contractors, small limited companies | Often audit-heavy, better suited to larger corporates |
| Credentials shown publicly | ACCA audit registration number and Companies House number, both verifiable | Varies, credentials not always shown or checkable |
Buyer's Guide
How to Choose an
How to Choose an
Accountant in Wimbledon
SW19 has a mix of genuine local practices, larger corporate firms, and providers who advertise "Wimbledon" without a real local presence. Before you appoint anyone, check these six things.
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Confirm they actually have a Wimbledon office
Some firms rank for "Wimbledon accountant" without any genuine local presence. Ask for the office address and check it on a map, not just a phone number.
2
Check the qualification and the number
Look for FCCA or ICAEW chartered status, and ask for the ACCA or ICAEW registration number. A genuine firm will give you a number you can verify independently.
3
Ask who will actually handle your work
At larger firms, day-to-day work is often delegated to trainees. Ask specifically whether you will deal with a qualified accountant directly, and how often.
4
Insist on fixed fees
Ask for a written, fixed-fee quote before work starts. Hourly billing makes clients reluctant to ask questions and leads to unpredictable invoices.
5
Match the specialism to your situation
Wimbledon has a lot of landlords, contractors and small limited companies. Choose a firm that works with clients like you regularly, not one built for large corporates.
6
Read genuine, named reviews
Look for Google reviews with real names attached, not anonymous "client" quotes. Consistency across many reviews matters more than a high star count alone.
Who We Help
Specialist Accounting
Specialist Accounting
for Wimbledon Businesses
Whether you run a business from Wimbledon Village, let a property near the Common, or contract into central London from a home office in Merton, we have the sector-specific knowledge to handle your tax affairs correctly.
Landlords & Investors
Rental income, Section 24, CGT on disposal for SW19 property owners
Contractors & Freelancers
IR35 reviews, PSC accounting, dividend planning for those commuting into London
Small & Growing Companies
Company formation, CT600, payroll, bookkeeping for Merton-based businesses
Contractors & Trades
CIS returns and gross payment status for local construction and trades businesses
Local Coverage
Serving Wimbledon and
Serving Wimbledon and
the Wider Merton Borough
SW19 stretches from Wimbledon Village at the top of the hill down through the town centre to South Wimbledon at the northern edge, all within the London Borough of Merton. Wimbledon station is genuinely unique among London stations: it is the only one connecting the Underground, National Rail and Tramlink at a single interchange, with London Waterloo reachable in under 20 minutes. That connectivity is one reason so many Wimbledon-based professionals and small businesses find it easy to combine an in-person relationship with their accountant and a fully remote one, depending on what a given week needs.
Wimbledon Village
SW19, near the Common
Wimbledon Town Centre
SW19, our office location
South Wimbledon
SW19, Northern Line
Wimbledon Park
SW19, District Line
Merton Park
SW19/SW20, Tramlink
Colliers Wood
SW19, Northern Line
Raynes Park
SW20
Morden & Mitcham
Wider Merton borough
Outside SW19 or Merton? We also serve every other London borough and the wider UK, fully remotely. See our London accountants page.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does an
How Much Does an
Accountant in Wimbledon Cost?
The cost of an accountant in Wimbledon depends on the complexity of your affairs, not the clock. Every Protax client receives a fixed-fee quote agreed in writing before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
- Self Assessment tax returns from £150
- Limited company accounts and Corporation Tax from £550 per year
- Director payroll from £15 per month
- Quarterly VAT returns from £75 per quarter
- No charge for routine HMRC correspondence, calls or emails
Get your fixed-fee quote
Tell us about your situation. We will send a personalised, no-obligation fixed-fee proposal by email, usually within one working day.
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Making Tax Digital is Live
Are You Ready for Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now mandatory for sole traders and landlords with gross income above £50,000. Given the number of buy-to-let landlords and self-employed professionals in SW19, this affects a meaningful share of our local clients directly. If you are above the threshold and not yet set up, you need to act now.
We help Wimbledon clients move to digital record-keeping, set up HMRC-approved software, migrate records and manage every quarterly submission. See our MTD service or read our full MTD guide.
NowMandatory for income above £50,000 (since 6 April 2026)
Apr 2027Threshold drops to £30,000
Apr 2028Threshold drops again to £20,000
How It Works
Getting Started Takes
Getting Started Takes
Four Simple Steps
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Request a quote
Complete the short form with your situation. It takes a couple of minutes.
02
Get your fixed fee
We review your needs and send a clear, fixed-fee proposal, usually within one working day.
03
Meet us, your way
Visit our Wimbledon office, or onboard entirely online with secure document upload and a video call.
04
Relax, we file
We prepare, review and file with HMRC on time, and flag savings throughout the year.
Client Reviews
Trusted by Wimbledon
Trusted by Wimbledon
Individuals & Businesses
5.0
Rated 5.0 on Google
"I have worked with Protax Consultants for many years. I have always found Muhammad to be both friendly and professional, with an excellent understanding of current legislation. His proactive approach gives me real confidence."
"As a preschool owner, I often need things explained in a clear and simple way, and Muhammad always takes the time to ensure I fully understand everything. I could not be happier with the support I receive."
"I have been a client for over a year and consistently find them to be thorough professionals. They ensure that all accountancy tasks are executed to the highest possible standards."
"Used Protax for my first year in business. The process was so simple and smooth. As a new business owner, accountants can be confusing, but they did a lot for me and taught me a lot. Will be using Protax for as long as I am in business."
Tax Insights
Guidance from Our
Guidance from Our
Wimbledon Accountants
Free, practical tax and accounting guides written by our FCCA team, keeping Wimbledon businesses and individuals informed and ahead of HMRC deadlines.
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Common Questions
Accountants in Wimbledon:
Accountants in Wimbledon:
Frequently Asked Questions
We have a genuine office at G18, Lombard Business Park, 8 Lombard Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3TZ, a five-minute walk from Wimbledon station. You are welcome to visit in person for tax planning sessions or strategy meetings. Most routine work is also handled remotely if that suits you better, through secure document upload and video calls.
Costs depend on the complexity of your affairs rather than an hourly rate. Protax uses fixed-fee pricing: Self Assessment from £150, limited company accounts from £550 per year, director payroll from £15 per month, and quarterly VAT from £75 per quarter. Your fee is agreed in writing before any work begins.
You work directly with Director Muhammad Bilal FCCA. Unlike some larger practices where day-to-day work is delegated to trainees with limited partner oversight, every Wimbledon client at Protax has a direct line to a fully qualified, FCCA Chartered Certified accountant.
Protax Consultants is led by Muhammad Bilal FCCA, a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant. The firm holds ACCA audit registration number 5743262, independently verifiable at auditregister.org.uk. Protax Consultants Ltd is incorporated under company number 14701253, checkable on Companies House.
Yes, landlord and property tax is one of our core specialisms, which is particularly relevant given Wimbledon's high concentration of buy-to-let and rental properties. We handle rental income returns, Section 24 mortgage interest restrictions, and Capital Gains Tax on disposals including the 60-day reporting deadline. See our landlord accounting services.
Yes. We manage monthly CIS returns, subcontractor verification, and gross payment status applications for contractors and construction businesses across Wimbledon and the wider Merton borough. See our CIS returns service.
Yes. HMRC investigation defence is one of our specialist services. As HMRC-authorised agents, we deal with HMRC directly on your behalf throughout the entire process, from the first letter to settlement. Learn more about our HMRC investigation service.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now mandatory for sole traders and landlords with gross income above £50,000. The threshold drops to £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in April 2028. If you are above the threshold you must keep digital records and file quarterly updates through approved software. Read our full MTD guide.
Yes, and the process is fully managed by us. We handle professional clearance with your existing accountant, HMRC agent authorisation, and the transfer of your records, without interrupting your operations. Most switches complete within two to six weeks. Read our guide to switching accountants.
We usually onboard new clients within a few working days. For urgent situations such as a looming HMRC deadline or an investigation notice, we offer priority onboarding. Complete the quote form on this page to get started.
Get Started Today
Ready to Work with Your
Ready to Work with Your
Local Wimbledon Accountant?
Submit a quote request and Muhammad Bilal FCCA will personally review your situation and reply with a clear, no-obligation fixed-fee proposal, usually within one working day.
- Free initial assessment with no obligation
- Reply within one working day
- Meet us in person in Wimbledon, or work remotely
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing in every proposal
- FCCA regulated and HMRC authorised
- GDPR compliant, your data is never shared
Request Your Free Quote
Tell us about your accounting needs and we will send you a personalised fixed-fee proposal.
No spam and no hidden fees. We will review your request and send a clear, fixed-fee proposal by email.