The Alternative Board vs Certax Accounting Franchise

The Alternative Board and Certax Accounting are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Certax Accounting has the lower minimum investment at £10,995, compared with £66,700 for The Alternative Board. The Alternative Board is the older brand, established in 1990. The Alternative Board operates the larger UK network with 300 outlets versus 100.

FactThe Alternative BoardCertax Accounting
Minimum investment£66,700£10,995
Founded19901999
UK outlets300100
Training includedYesYes
FinancingThird PartyThird Party
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The Alternative Board vs Certax Accounting FAQ

Which is cheaper, The Alternative Board or Certax Accounting?

Certax Accounting is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £10,995 compared with £66,700 for The Alternative Board. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.

Which has been around longer, The Alternative Board or Certax Accounting?

The Alternative Board is the older brand, established in 1990, while Certax Accounting was founded in 1999.

Which has more UK outlets, The Alternative Board or Certax Accounting?

The Alternative Board runs the larger UK network with 300 outlets compared with 100 for Certax Accounting.

Do The Alternative Board and Certax Accounting both include training?

The Alternative Board and Certax Accounting both include training for new franchisees.

Is financing available for The Alternative Board and Certax Accounting?

The Alternative Board financing: Third Party. Certax Accounting financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.

Reviewed by the Franchise Hunt editorial team. Last updated 12 May 2026.