Do I need to file a Self Assessment tax return?

You generally need to file if you were self-employed and earned more than the trading allowance, received untaxed income such as rent or dividends, or HMRC has issued you a notice to file. Other situations can also trigger a return, including higher earners repaying Child Benefit. If you are unsure, ask us and we will check your position against current HMRC guidance.

When do I have to register for VAT?

You must register once your VAT taxable turnover passes the registration threshold in any rolling twelve month period, or if you expect to pass it within the next thirty days. Some businesses register voluntarily below the threshold to reclaim VAT on costs. We check your rolling turnover so you register at the right time rather than late.

How much does an accountant cost for a small limited company?

Fees depend on how many transactions you have, whether you need payroll and VAT, and how tidy your records are. We quote a fixed monthly fee before any work starts, so there is no hourly billing and no surprise invoice at the year end.

Can you take over from my current accountant?

Yes. We write to your previous accountant for professional clearance and request your records, then handle the HMRC authorisation. In most cases you only need to approve the transfer and we manage the rest.

What is Making Tax Digital and does it affect me?

Making Tax Digital requires certain taxpayers to keep digital records and submit updates using compatible software instead of typing figures into a form. It already applies to VAT registered businesses and is being extended to Income Tax in stages based on income level. We will tell you which stage applies to you and get your records ready in advance.

How quickly can you get started?

Usually within a few working days. We complete identity checks, send you an engagement letter, and request HMRC authorisation. Once that authorisation comes through we can deal with HMRC on your behalf.

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What we do

Fifteen services. One point of contact.

Pick only what you need. Most clients start with one thing and add as the business grows. Select any service for detail, who it suits, and the questions we get asked most.

How it works

Four steps, and you are set up.

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A short call or a message. What you do, what is filed, what is worrying you. No charge and no obligation to go further.

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A written fee based on what you actually need, agreed before any work begins. If something changes later, we re-quote rather than surprise you.

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Identity checks, engagement letter, HMRC authorisation, and professional clearance with your previous accountant if you have one. You approve; we do the chasing.

Deadlines stop being your problem

We track what is due and when, prepare in advance, and tell you what you owe with enough notice to plan for it. You always know the number before it is due.

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Indicative starting points. Your actual fee depends on transaction volume, whether you need payroll or VAT, and how tidy your records are. You get the number in writing before anything begins.

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“I had three years of receipts in a carrier bag and a letter from HMRC I was afraid to open. It was sorted in a fortnight, and I finally understand what I owe and why.”

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“The thing I did not expect was being told the tax number in October rather than the week before the deadline. It changed how I run the business.”

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