Certax Accounting vs Affinity Associates Franchise

Certax Accounting and Affinity Associates are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Certax Accounting has the lower minimum investment at £10,995, compared with £24,495 for Affinity Associates. Affinity Associates is the older brand, established in 1964. Certax Accounting operates the larger UK network with 100 outlets versus 18.

FactCertax AccountingAffinity Associates
Minimum investment£10,995£24,495
Founded19991964
UK outlets10018
Training includedYesYes
FinancingThird PartyThird Party
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Certax Accounting vs Affinity Associates FAQ

Which is cheaper, Certax Accounting or Affinity Associates?

Certax Accounting is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £10,995 compared with £24,495 for Affinity Associates. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.

Which has been around longer, Certax Accounting or Affinity Associates?

Affinity Associates is the older brand, established in 1964, while Certax Accounting was founded in 1999.

Which has more UK outlets, Certax Accounting or Affinity Associates?

Certax Accounting runs the larger UK network with 100 outlets compared with 18 for Affinity Associates.

Do Certax Accounting and Affinity Associates both include training?

Certax Accounting and Affinity Associates both include training for new franchisees.

Is financing available for Certax Accounting and Affinity Associates?

Certax Accounting financing: Third Party. Affinity Associates financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.

Reviewed by the Franchise Hunt editorial team. Last updated 3 May 2026.