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Taxation. Business compliance. One direct line.

From start-up to growth, and onwards to exit and succession planning — we provide workable options and tax-efficient solutions across the full lifecycle of your business.

6 services

Taxation.

A wide range of general and bespoke tax advice across corporation, employment, indirect, personal and private client matters, plus R&D and investigations.

5 workstreams

Corporation Tax

Accurate, timely and proactive tax advice as your business grows.

  • Tax compliance
  • Losses and capital allowances planning
  • R&D credits claims
  • Group structure setup
  • Succession planning
8 workstreams

Employment Taxes

Getting employee pay and taxes right, across payroll, statutory obligations and overseas considerations.

  • RTI, statutory payments and payroll obligations
  • National Minimum Wage and Living Wage compliance
  • Salary sacrifice, pension review and auto-enrolment
  • Benefits, expenses, P11D and PSA compliance
  • Redundancy policies and termination payments
  • Off-payroll working / IR35 considerations
  • CIS implementation and advice
  • Residency, domicile and overseas matters
8 workstreams

Indirect Taxes

VAT is a complicated tax with frequent inspections and a harsh penalty regime. We take it seriously.

  • VAT registration and deregistration
  • VAT returns and MTD-compliant filing
  • Error correction and compliance reviews
  • Advice on high value transactions, including property
  • VAT on acquisitions and disposals
  • VAT audits and HMRC investigations
  • Flat rate vs standard rate review
  • Option to tax land and property
10 workstreams

Personal and Private Client Matters

Regular and complex personal tax matters — SIPPs, SEIS/EIS, pensions and beyond — alongside protecting and enhancing personal wealth.

  • NIC implications of multiple employments
  • Capital gains tax planning, calculations and residential property reporting
  • BADR, Rollover, Holdover, Investors and PRR reliefs
  • Optimising timing of disposals and acquisitions
  • Let Property Campaign and worldwide disclosures
  • Marriage Allowance transfer claims
  • Tax planning with pensions, gift aid and investments
  • Inheritance tax: lifetime gifts and compliance
  • Residence and domicile review
  • Pre-arrival, departure and remittance basis planning
5 workstreams

R&D Tax Credits

A valuable incentive that reduces corporation tax, or provides a cash payment for loss-making innovators.

  • Eligibility assessment
  • Cost analysis and qualifying expenditure
  • Claim preparation and HMRC liaison
  • Defence in the event of HMRC enquiry
  • Sector-specific R&D advice
8 workstreams

Tax Investigations

Calm, expert representation in HMRC enquiries. Minimising disruption and finding viable outcomes.

  • Self Assessment enquiries
  • Corporation Tax investigations
  • VAT inspections and compliance checks
  • PAYE and Employer reviews
  • Capital Gains Tax enquiries
  • Property income and rental enquiries
  • Tax and voluntary disclosure matters
  • Cryptocurrency and digital asset enquiries
6 services

Business Compliance.

From start-up to growth and to exit and succession planning. Workable options and tax-efficient solutions across the full lifecycle.

5 workstreams

Structuring your business

Sole trader, partnership, LLP, limited company or not-for-profit. Chosen for growth, security and tax efficiency.

  • Entity selection tailored to your goals
  • Tax-efficient ownership structures
  • Family investment companies
  • Restructuring of existing businesses
  • Future-proofing for growth and exit
5 workstreams

Accounting Software

Sage, Xero and QuickBooks expertise. Choosing and setting up the system that fits your current and future needs.

  • Software selection and migration
  • Cloud accounting setup
  • Bookkeeping support and training
  • Integration with payroll and VAT
  • Ongoing system reviews
5 workstreams

Filing and Compliance

Statutory obligations and deadlines, delivered in the most efficient way.

  • Year-end accounts in compliance with UK GAAP
  • Corporation tax return filing
  • Companies House annual filings
  • Confirmation statements
  • Director and shareholder duties
5 workstreams

Audit Support

We do not undertake audits, but we will make your business audit-ready and liaise with auditors throughout.

  • Pre-audit reviews
  • Internal control assessments
  • Liaison with external auditors
  • Statutory and optional audit preparation
  • Process improvement recommendations
5 workstreams

Research & Development

Successfully supporting R&D tax credit claims since 2012. It is not all about lab coats and chemicals.

  • Eligibility assessment
  • Qualifying activity identification
  • Robust claim preparation
  • HMRC submission and follow-up
  • More than a decade of claim experience
5 workstreams

Virtual Finance Director

C-suite finance support without a full-time hire. Board meetings, agenda-setting, action plans.

  • Board meeting attendance
  • Agenda-setting and chairing
  • Action plan presentation
  • Strategic financial advice
  • Performance and KPI reporting
Advisory highlights

Forward-looking work, where the value compounds.

Cash flow forecasting & business planning

Forward planning is the backbone of any successful business. Management reporting, including forecasts and variance analysis, is the key difference between a great business and an average one. We help you look at historical data in a new light and plan for the future.

IHT and exit planning

Whether you want to start a new business, change direction or retire, exit planning lets you transition in a managed and systematic way. We provide the tax advice and step-by-step support the paperwork requires.

Tax planning

Planning ahead avoids nasty surprises and unlocks reduced taxes: more avenues, better plans. Decades of experience supporting sole traders, company directors and high-net-worth individuals.

Virtual Finance Director

FD-level support without the full-time hire. Board meetings, agenda-setting and action plans, when you need them.

Tax investigations

A calm partner in your corner.

HMRC can start an enquiry or investigation on any business or person. Should you be subject to one, we have specialists at hand. We deal with VAT, payroll, income tax, corporation tax and capital gains tax enquiries — and work to the best outcome for you.

Self Assessment enquiries
Corporation Tax investigations
VAT inspections and compliance checks
PAYE and Employer reviews
Capital Gains Tax enquiries
Property income and rental enquiries
Tax and voluntary disclosure matters
Cryptocurrency and digital asset enquiries
Plainly priced

Fixed fees. No surprises.

Three packages across sole traders, limited companies and ltd-company landlords. From £35/month, ex-VAT for sole traders. Bespoke quotes on request.

See all packages Ask for a bespoke quote
Starter
From £35
/month, ex-VAT
Growth
From £100
/month, ex-VAT
Premium
From £175
/month, ex-VAT
Worth a conversation?

People you can speak to.

Reliable, approachable and proactive. We do a lot more than just respond to your needs — we look ahead, flag opportunities, and tell you when something is worth your attention.

Book a free 30-min call Call 020 8539 8400
Address: 565 High Road, Leytonstone, London E11 4PBTel: 020 8539 8400Email: info@astuteaccountants.co.uk