Sole traders & freelancers
Registration, UTR, record-keeping, Self Assessment and getting ready for Making Tax Digital.
Services
Accounting and tax, handled properly
From your first Self Assessment to year-end accounts for a growing company, we take care of the practical work and the planning, and we deal with HMRC for you.
What we do
We handle HMRC so you don't have to.
01Self Assessment
We prepare and file your Self Assessment tax return accurately and on time. We make sure you claim every relief you're entitled to and meet the 31 January deadline without stress.Read more
02Corporation Tax returns
Full preparation of statutory accounts and CT600 returns. We handle Companies House filings, iXBRL tagging and FRS 102 / 105 compliance, you just focus on running your business.Read more
03Business accounts
Whether you're a sole trader, partnership or limited company, we prepare your annual accounts to meet statutory requirements. Clear, accurate and on time, every time.Read more
04VAT returns
Making Tax Digital for VAT is mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses. We manage your VAT returns through Xero with full MTD compliance. VAT registration is required once taxable turnover goes over £90,000.Read more
05Import and export VAT
We handle the complexities of import and export VAT, including postponed VAT accounting, C79 certificates and making sure your cross-border transactions are correctly reported to HMRC.Read more
06Making Tax Digital
MTD for Income Tax has applied since 6 April 2026 to qualifying sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000. It expands to those above £30,000 from 6 April 2027 and above £20,000 from 6 April 2028. We help you move to quarterly digital reporting through Xero smoothly and on time.Read more
07Payroll
Accurate payroll with Real Time Information submissions to HMRC. We handle auto-enrolment pensions, statutory payments, P45s, P60s and P11Ds so you don't have to worry about any of it.Read more
08Bookkeeping
We set up, migrate and maintain your books with bank feeds, invoice automation, receipt capture, multi-currency support and monthly reconciliations. You always know exactly where your business stands.Read more
09Management reporting
Clear management reports that help you understand your business performance. Profit and loss, balance sheets, cash flow forecasts and KPI dashboards, all through Xero.Read more
10Tax planning
Proactive tax planning to legally minimise what you owe. Dividend and salary strategies, capital gains planning, pension contributions, R&D credits and inheritance tax planning.Read more
11Employment status and IR35
If you work through contracts, agencies or your own company, we help you review your employment status, understand IR35 risk and keep your tax position aligned with HMRC guidance.Read more
12Growing businesses
Starting or scaling a business in the UK? We register your company, set up HMRC for Corporation Tax, PAYE and VAT, advise on the best structure and help you build solid foundations from day one.Read more
Specialist help
Dedicated pages with more detail on the areas clients ask about most.
Xero accounting and training
Setup, migration, bank feeds, VAT and payroll in Xero, plus one-to-one training at your pace.
Read moreUkrainian-speaking support
UK tax residence, Self Assessment, income from Ukraine and HMRC letters, explained in Ukrainian.
Read moreGuildford and Surrey
A local accountant for Guildford businesses, sole traders and landlords, meeting online or in person.
Read moreAccounting for real people and real businesses
Whether you've just gone self-employed or you run a growing company, you get the same care and the same honest advice.
Limited companies & directors
Year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, dividends and Companies House, all handled.
Landlords
Rental income, allowable costs, property tax returns and MTD for landlords.
Contractors & IR35
Status reviews, IR35 risk and the right structure for how you actually work.
Start-ups & growing businesses
Choosing a structure, registering with HMRC, VAT, payroll and solid systems from day one.
UK & overseas income
Residence, foreign income and double-tax relief for people with ties in more than one country.
Ukrainian-speaking supportClear from the first message
No jargon, no surprise bills and no being passed around. Just a straightforward way of working that keeps you in control.
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Tell us about your situation
Email or WhatsApp us in English or Ukrainian. A few lines is enough to start.
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Get a clear, personalised quote
We explain what you need, what you don't, and what it will cost, before any work starts.
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We do the work and deal with HMRC
Returns, accounts and filings done on time, and we talk to HMRC for you.
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Ongoing support, in plain words
Reminders before deadlines, answers when you need them and advice before problems arise.
Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers to the questions we hear most often from business owners, contractors and Ukrainian clients navigating the UK tax system.
When do I need to register for VAT?
You usually need to register if your taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in the last 12 months, or you expect it to in the next 30 days. Below that, voluntary registration may still make sense depending on your business, and we can advise you either way.
Do I need to file a Self Assessment tax return?
If HMRC asks you to file, you must. Many people also need Self Assessment because they're self-employed or have untaxed income. The online filing and payment deadline is 31 January, and we make sure yours is done well before that.
Can you help me register as self-employed or set up a company?
Yes. We help you pick the right structure, register correctly, set up your bookkeeping and understand your tax deadlines, so you start clean instead of fixing mistakes later.
I'm Ukrainian and unsure about my tax position in the UK, can you help?
Absolutely. We explain UK tax rules in Ukrainian, help with residency questions, HMRC letters, Self Assessment and overseas income, all the things that feel overwhelming when you're new to the system.
Can you help if I receive benefits while self-employed?
Yes. We help you keep accurate records, understand what income to report and make sure your bookkeeping supports the information you need during reviews and ongoing claims.
Do you advise on employment status and IR35?
Yes. If you work through contracts, agencies or your own limited company, we can help you assess whether HMRC would view the arrangement as employment or self-employment and what that means for your tax.
Should I stay a sole trader or set up a limited company?
It depends on your profit, risk, admin load and long-term plans. Sole trader is simpler, while a limited company is legally separate and may suit you better as your business grows.
When does voluntary VAT registration make sense?
Voluntary VAT registration can make sense if your clients are VAT-registered, you have VAT to reclaim, or you want a more established image. It is not always the right choice, so we look at your situation first.
Can you help move my bookkeeping to Xero and Making Tax Digital?
Yes. We can set up Xero, migrate your records, connect bank feeds and make sure your VAT and payroll processes are ready for Making Tax Digital.
Can you help with HMRC letters, penalties or late registration issues?
Yes. If you've had HMRC letters, penalties, late filing issues or think you should have registered earlier, we can review the position and help you sort it out properly.
Let's talk
Every client is different, so there is no standard fee. Tell us a little about your situation and we'll come back with a personalised quote, usually within one working day.