Both. If you are still deciding on structure — sole trader versus limited company, for example — we can walk through the tax implications of each before you commit. If you are already trading and want to incorporate, we handle that too, along with the initial cloud accounting setup, registered office, and director pay structure from day one.

Pricing is fixed and agreed upfront based on the scope of services you need. A typical startup package covers monthly bookkeeping, year-end accounts, CT600, confirmation statement, and director Self Assessment. VAT returns, payroll, and advisory work can be added. You will receive a written proposal with a clear monthly figure before anything is agreed — no hourly rates running in the background.

It is a common starting point. We will review what exists, tell you honestly what the catch-up involves, and quote for that separately from the ongoing monthly fee. Catch-up work is scoped and priced before we start, so there are no surprises. Most clients who arrive with incomplete records are fully up to date within a few weeks.

There is no long-term contract. We work on a rolling monthly basis. If you decide to leave, you give us one month’s notice and we provide all your records, login credentials, and anything else needed for a smooth handover. You leave with clean books regardless.

Yes. R&D tax relief is available to companies that are genuinely developing new or improved products, processes, or software — and the qualifying criteria are broader than most founders assume. We review eligibility as part of the year-end process and prepare the claim where it applies. It is worth asking even if you are not sure you qualify.

With monthly bookkeeping kept current, your corporation tax position is visible throughout the year, not revealed after year-end. We flag the estimated liability before the payment deadline so you can plan your cash flow accordingly. For most clients, there are no surprises by the time the CT600 is filed.