Accountants for Startups & Small Businesses
From incorporation to your first accounts, we set startups up right — company formation guidance, the correct cloud accounting stack, VAT registration timing, payroll, and a named adviser as you grow.
Getting set up
Incorporating correctly from day one saves cleanup work later. We guide you through company formation and the decisions that follow it, so your records and structure are right from the start.
Choosing software
The right cloud accounting platform depends on your business, not a default recommendation. We help you choose between Xero, QuickBooks and Zoho Books and set it up around how you actually work.
When to register for VAT
You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in a rolling 12-month period, or sooner if you expect to cross it within 30 days. Voluntary registration can also make sense earlier — we advise on the right timing for your business.
Directors' pay
How you pay yourself as a director — salary, dividends or a mix — affects your tax bill from the first year. We help you plan this alongside your company's cash flow.
First-year deadlines
Your first year brings a run of deadlines — annual accounts, your first corporation tax return, and possibly VAT and payroll filings. We map these out early so nothing catches you out.