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Accountants for start-ups.
Between the product, your first customers and cash flow, the last thing you need is to worry about tax, HMRC and Companies House deadlines. We become your financial co-pilot from day one.
Why start-ups need specialist accountants
The decisions you make in your first 12 months have lasting consequences – the wrong structure or a missed registration can be expensive to unwind.
Common founder mistakes
- Wrong company structure – higher tax bills, harder to raise investment
- Mixing personal and business finances – HMRC enquiries, lost claims
- Missing registration deadlines – automatic penalties
- No cash flow planning – running out of money despite sales
How we prevent it
- Structure modelled against your expected profits before you register
- Clean separation of business and personal finances from day one
- Every registration deadline tracked and met
- Forecasting so you always know where cash is heading
Pre-launch & entity set-up
Sole trader vs. limited company
Modelled against your expected profits.
Company name & SIC codes
Availability checked, correctly classified.
Share structure
Designed to accommodate future investment.
Director ID verification
Verified via the Companies House ACSP service.
Registered address
Options if you do not want your home address public.
Shareholder agreements
Referral to legal partners for robust documentation.
Company incorporation & ongoing compliance
Incorporation
Draft memorandum & articles, register for Corporation Tax within 3 months of trading, and obtain your UTR.
PAYE & RTI
Register as an employer if you take a salary – even just for yourself.
VAT registration
Advice on voluntary vs. compulsory registration.
Confirmation statements
Annual filing with Companies House, never missed.
Tax-efficient director remuneration
The most tax-efficient way to pay yourself is rarely a simple salary. We model the right combination of salary, dividends, pension contributions, expenses and director's loan account for your situation – in pounds and pence.
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Ready to launch?
Whether you are still at the idea stage or already trading, we are here to help you build a solid financial foundation.