C Johnston

C Johnston and Co is a family run business that has been providing a comprehensive range of taxation and accounting services to small businesses for many years. Our main office is located in the heart of Downpatrick, from where we serve clients in Newcastle, Ballynahinch, and the wider County Down area. We take pride in offering professional and highly personalised services, with a focus on building close relationships with all our clients.

Our client base spans various business sectors, including Agriculture, Retail, Construction, Doctors, Financial Services, Wholesalers, and Motor Trade. We understand that every business is unique and faces its own set of challenges. That's why we take the time to get to know you and your business, enabling us to deliver bespoke advice based on your individual circumstances.

Our Services: Traditional Accountancy and Tax Planning

At C Johnston and Co, we offer the full range of traditional accountancy services such as account preparation, payroll processing, bookkeeping, VAT preparation, and company formations, among others. We cater to a diverse range of clients, from sole traders and partnerships to limited companies and new businesses in the County Down area. We offer a specialised service tailored to your specific needs, ensuring that you maintain compliance with current regulations and mitigate your liabilities.

In addition to accountancy services, we also offer tax planning services. We believe that tax planning is crucial for every business, and we aim to help our clients make the most of their tax position. We provide expert advice on various tax planning opportunities, including issues regarding residence, foreign income, property income, and capital gains tax.

Self Assessment and Personal Tax Planning

Our taxation services extend to individual cases, and we assist with all aspects of Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. Our advice and expertise include issues regarding residence, foreign income, property income, and various tax planning opportunities. We provide a high-quality, personalised service tailored to meet your specific needs, and we aim to mitigate your liabilities in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

We offer Self Assessment services for individuals and assist with the completion of Tax Return Forms. We help our clients navigate the complexities of Self Assessment and ensure that they meet all the necessary deadlines. We also provide personal tax planning services, ensuring that our clients make the most of their tax position and avoid any potential pitfalls.

Corporation Tax and Inheritance Tax Planning

At C Johnston and Co, we offer Corporation Tax services for limited companies and advise on various tax planning opportunities. We work to ensure that our clients pay the minimum amount of tax required by law and provide expert advice on issues such as research and development tax credits.

We also offer Inheritance Tax Planning services, helping our clients plan for the future and ensure that their estates are passed on to their beneficiaries in a tax-efficient manner. We provide advice on various tax mitigation opportunities, including the use of trusts and other tax planning strategies.

Get in Touch with Us

If you're looking for tax planning in Downpatrick or require any of our other accounting or taxation services, please don't hesitate to contact us. We offer a friendly and proactive service underpinned by high professional standards. You can telephone us using the number provided at the top of the page or complete the form on our Contact Us page. A member of our friendly team will respond to your query as a matter of urgency. We look forward to hearing from you.