Clear, Stress-Free Tax Support for UK Small Businesses & Directors
Running a business or working as a freelance director is hard enough without the constant worry of unexpected Corporation Tax bills, messy bookkeeping, or HMRC penalty notices. I provide calm, proactive, fixed-fee tax management.
Common Small Business Worries I Resolve
“My accounts are disorganised and I dread showing them”
“I have bags of receipts, personal and business expenses mixed up, and no clean bookkeeping.”
Completely non-judgmental guidance. I help you untangle your bank feeds and reconcile your business expenses cleanly, turning chaos into organised, compliant company filings.
“I’m terrified of an unexpected Corporation Tax shock”
“I don’t know how much to put aside for Corporation Tax, VAT, or dividends.”
I provide forward-looking tax calculations so you know your exact Corporation Tax and personal dividend liability months before the statutory payment deadline.
“Confused by IR35, VAT thresholds, and director loans?”
“I worry that drawing money from my business might trigger HMRC penalties or an enquiry.”
I guide you in plain English through director loan accounts (Section 455), VAT registration thresholds, allowable business expenses, and optimal extraction strategies.
Small Business & Director Services
- Annual Statutory Accounts & Corporation Tax (CT600): Preparation, Companies House submission, and HMRC electronic filing.
- Director Self Assessment Returns: Coordinating your personal salary, dividend declarations, and personal allowances.
- Sole Trader & Freelance Accounts: Self Assessment catch-ups, allowable business expense optimisation, and Class 2/4 National Insurance.
- VAT Registration & Flat Rate Scheme: Advising on the £90,000 registration threshold, quarterly MTD returns, and cross-border supplies.
- Business Restructuring & International Expansion: Setting up UK branches or overseas subsidiaries with transfer pricing and withholding tax compliance.
Transparent Small Business Fees
Self-Employed Tax Return
Complete Self Assessment with self-employment schedules, allowable expense calculations, and tax optimisation.
- Business income & expense reconciliation
- National Insurance calculations
- Direct HMRC submission
Annual Accounts & CT600
Full year-end statutory accounts, CT600 corporation tax return, Companies House filing, and director dividend planning.
- Year-end accounts & CT600
- Companies House annual confirmation statement
- Director dividend & salary advice
- HMRC representation & agent buffer
Overdue Accounts Catch-Up
Behind on several years of company filings or facing Companies House strike-off? I bring your company up to date calmly.
- Strike-off defense & extension requests
- Multi-year reconstruction
- Penalty mitigation negotiations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most tax-efficient salary and dividend mix for a UK limited company director?
Most single-director companies opt for a low salary up to the Primary National Insurance threshold (or Secondary threshold if claiming the Employment Allowance) paired with dividend distributions. Dividends benefit from the £500 dividend allowance and lower tax rates (8.75% basic, 33.75% higher) compared to employment PAYE.
What should I do if my company is overdue on accounts and facing Companies House strike-off?
Act immediately. We can apply for an urgent suspension of the compulsory strike-off action with Companies House, reconstruct your financial records, and file the outstanding statutory accounts and CT600 returns to bring the company back into good standing.
When is a small business required to register for UK VAT?
You must register for VAT if your rolling 12-month taxable turnover exceeds £90,000, or if you expect it to cross the threshold in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is also possible and advantageous if your clients are VAT-registered businesses or you incur substantial input VAT on setup costs.
How do Director's Loan Accounts (DLA) and Section 455 tax work?
If you withdraw funds from your company that are not classified as salary or dividends, an overdrawn Director's Loan is created. If not repaid within 9 months and 1 day of your company's year-end, HMRC charges 33.75% Section 455 tax, which is refundable once the loan is cleared.