Who we help
Accountants for start-ups.
Starting out? We help you choose between sole trader and limited company, register with HMRC and Companies House, and set up records that work from day one.
Your first decisions, such as your business structure, your registrations and how you keep records, shape your tax bill and your workload for years. We help you get them right before the first deadline arrives.
What you need to stay on top of
Choose your structure
Sole trader, partnership or limited company. Each has different tax, paperwork and personal liability.
Register with HMRC
Sole traders register for Self Assessment by 5 October after their first tax year. A new company must tell HMRC within 3 months of starting to trade.
Set up your records
Use accounting software and a separate business bank account from the start.
Plan for tax
Set money aside for your first tax bills and know your first filing dates.
Funding
Lenders and investors expect a clear business plan with cash flow forecasts.
Services we recommend
Prefer one monthly fee?
Survive Essential compliance for small limited companies.
Starting as a limited company? Survive covers your year-end accounts, director’s tax return and company secretarial, with unlimited advice, for one monthly fee.
Compare packagesFrequently asked questions
Should I be a sole trader or a limited company?
It depends on your expected profits, how you plan to pay yourself and how much paperwork you are comfortable with. We compare both options with your figures before you decide.
Do I need to register for VAT straight away?
Only if your taxable turnover is expected to go over £90,000. Registering voluntarily can make sense if most of your customers are VAT-registered businesses.
Can you help us raise funding?
Yes. We prepare business plans and cash flow forecasts that lenders and investors expect to see.
Other clients we help
Sole traders
Self Assessment, bookkeeping and Making Tax Digital, handled for you.
See how we helpLandlords
Rental income tax returns, MTD and property tax advice, for one flat or a portfolio.
See how we helpLimited companies
Year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and Companies House filings in one place.
See how we helpEmployers
Payroll, RTI submissions, pensions and payslips, run on time every month.
See how we helpGrowing businesses
Management accounts, forecasts and advice to plan your next step.
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Tell us what you need and we’ll come back to you with a clear, no-obligation quote.