Accountants in the City of London

Yes. IB&Co Accountants works with businesses and individuals in the City of London, the Square Mile around Bank, Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Fenchurch Street. We are accountants and tax advisers at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf. Most work is done online, and you can meet us in person at Canary Wharf or at your premises, by appointment.

Where in the City of London do we work?

The City of London is the historic Square Mile, administered by the City of London Corporation rather than by a typical London borough council. We work with sole traders, contractors, landlords and limited companies across the City, including around:

• Bank, Monument and Cannon Street
• Liverpool Street and Bishopsgate
• Moorgate, Barbican and the north-western City
• St Paul’s, Blackfriars and the riverside
• Aldgate, Fenchurch Street and the eastern City, towards Tower Hill

Most City addresses are in the EC2, EC3 and EC4 postcode districts, with some in EC1 and at the eastern edge in E1 around Aldgate. Those postcodes also run into neighbouring boroughs, so if your office is just outside the Square Mile, in Shoreditch, Clerkenwell or Tower Hill, we can still work with you.

We do not have a separate office in the City. Day-to-day work is done online, through secure portals, cloud accounting and video calls. You can meet us in person at our office at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, or at your premises, by appointment.

How do I get to Canary Wharf from the City of London?

From Bank, the DLR runs directly to Canary Wharf, typically around 11 minutes, with no change. That is often the simplest route from the heart of the Square Mile.

From Liverpool Street, Elizabeth line trains run to Canary Wharf in typically around seven minutes, calling at Whitechapel on the way. That is two stops. From Farringdon or Moorgate you can join the same line. Check TfL before you travel, because times vary and engineering work can affect weekends.

From Fenchurch Street, a short c2c ride to Limehouse and a change onto the DLR typically takes around 15 to 17 minutes in total. You can also walk to Bank or Tower Gateway and continue on the DLR. The Jubilee line from London Bridge, just south of the river, typically takes around six or seven minutes to Canary Wharf if you are already on that side of the Thames.

Our address is Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturday 10:30 to 16:30, so you can see us before or after work, or on a Saturday, which is useful if you would rather not come out of the office in the middle of a City working day.

If a meeting at your premises in the Square Mile is more convenient, we can arrange that too. Ishmael Bangura started the practice by meeting small business owners in the evenings after his day job. We still work around you, not the other way round.

What kinds of City of London businesses do we help?

The Square Mile is not a typical residential borough. ONS figures compiled by Nomis record 24,420 enterprises in the City of London in 2026. A smaller share of them are micro-firms than in neighbouring boroughs, and the City has one of the highest counts of large firms of any local authority in the country. The City of London Corporation’s February 2026 factsheet reports 676,000 workers in the City in 2024, and £109 billion in economic output in 2023, with financial services and related professional services, including legal, consultancy and accountancy, making up more than half of that workforce, and a substantial technology sector as well.

Most of the businesses we help in the City are not global banks. They are the owner-managed companies, professional practices, contractors, consultants and specialists who work in and around the Square Mile, along with the hospitality, retail and support businesses that serve the weekday working population. Many clients also live in East London or the nearby boroughs and want an accountant based at Canary Wharf rather than a large City firm where they would be one file among thousands.

We can help:

• Limited companies and professional practices in and around the Square Mile, with year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and bookkeeping
• Contractors, consultants and freelancers working in financial, professional or technology services
• Owner-managed firms and start-ups, including fintech and other technology companies that want a named adviser rather than a large-firm process
• Hospitality, retail and support businesses that serve the City’s weekday economy
• Landlords and property investors with commercial or residential property, including Making Tax Digital when it applies
• Directors who need personal tax planning alongside the company accounts

What local rules should City of London businesses know about?

Most of your tax obligations are national: Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, VAT and payroll are all dealt with by HMRC. A few things are local, and in the City they are administered by the City of London Corporation, not by a London borough council.

Business rates. If you occupy commercial premises in the Square Mile, business rates (non-domestic rates) are billed by the City of London Corporation. The Corporation can also tell you about reductions and reliefs. If you move into or out of a commercial property, you need to tell the authority that bills the rates.

Licences. Depending on what you do, you may need a licence from the City of London Corporation, for example for food, alcohol or street trading. We can point you to the right place and make sure licence costs are in your budget.

Rented property. Landlords have their own obligations alongside tax. For the tax side, including Making Tax Digital, see our Property Owners services and Making Tax Digital for landlords.

What accountancy services do you offer in the City of London?

After a no-obligation Discovery Call we send a fixed, written proposal, agreed before any work starts.

For sole traders, our monthly fee starts from £59.99. Your exact fee depends on how complex the work is and is set out in your fixed, written proposal. Limited company accounts, payroll, VAT, CIS and other services are also charged as a fixed fee in your proposal, not from a public price list.

We can help with:

• accountants for sole traders, including bookkeeping and Self Assessment
• year-end accounts and Corporation Tax for limited companies
• Self Assessment for individuals, contractors and landlords
• VAT returns and Making Tax Digital set-up and quarterly updates
• payroll
• CIS returns and support for subcontractors
• landlords, including Making Tax Digital for landlords
• contractors and freelancers
• bookkeeping and company formation
• director and personal tax planning where it is relevant, and support when HMRC writes to you

Our accountancy fees page explains what affects the cost.

Why work with IB&Co from the City of London?

Canary Wharf is a short DLR or Elizabeth line journey from the Square Mile, so you can have an in-person meeting without appointing a large City firm. You get a named contact, replies within 48 hours, and fixed fees agreed in writing before any work starts. IB&Co Accountants is regulated by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). With 10+ years in practice, Ishmael Bangura FFA and the team have helped more than 950 clients.

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We also work from our Canary Wharf office with businesses in Tower Hamlets and East London.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have an office in the City of London?

No. Our office is at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. We work with City clients online, and you can meet us in person at Canary Wharf or at your premises, by appointment.

How do I get to you from Bank or Liverpool Street?

From Bank, the DLR runs directly to Canary Wharf, typically around 11 minutes. From Liverpool Street, Elizabeth line trains typically take around seven minutes, calling at Whitechapel. From Fenchurch Street, a short c2c ride to Limehouse and a change to the DLR typically takes around 15 to 17 minutes. Check TfL before you travel.

How much do you charge sole traders in the City of London?

Our sole trader service starts from £59.99 a month, depending on how complex the work is. Other services are charged as a fixed fee in your written proposal. See our accountancy fees page.

Who do I pay business rates to in the City of London?

Business rates for commercial premises in the Square Mile are billed by the City of London Corporation, not by a London borough council. The Corporation can also tell you about reductions and reliefs.

How do I get started?

Book a Discovery Call. We will learn about your situation and then send you a written proposal before any work starts.

Talk to an accountant who works with City of London clients

Call 020 7164 0225 or visit us at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. Open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturday 10:30 to 16:30.

Checked on 13 November 2026. This page is general information and is not advice for your circumstances.