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Accountancy & Tax in Exeter

Key start-up information and list of local accountants

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Having a good firm of accountants on your side will ensure that you have all the information and support that you need to help your business grow and flourish.

They can offer advice and help you comply with accounting and tax requirements.

If you are self employed or run a small enterprise in Exeter, it makes sense to use an Accountant or Bookkeeper who is keen to help small business and new business start ups rather than struggle with the task yourself.

Recommended Local Partner

Aegis Accounting

Aegis Accounting

Ready to start your own business? But not sure what you need to put in place, whether you should be limited or a sole trader, who you need to tell, what legislation you need to comply with?

Aegis specialise in small business start-ups - we can handle all the legislation for you from day one.

Our popular Company Start-up Package covers all the legislative requirements in one go, and as a startup client we will guarantee to fix your accounting and company administration costs to an all-in-one affordable monthly fee for the entire year! As a client of Aegis you will enjoy day-to-day bookkeeping, monthly management accounts, VAT
returns, company administration, year end accounts preparation and tax return filing - all in one FIXED monthly fee!

Accounts shouldnt be taxing- and neither should accountants!

Aegis look after the books, prepare the accounts and file your tax return - no fuss accounting- call now on 01395 511012 or visit our website.

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Local partners

We are happy to promote anyone who is prepared to offer friendly support to local start-ups.

Our local partners have been kind enough to help us and are keen to help you too.

Main Accounting Considerations

Sole Trader or Limited Company

One of the first decisions you will need to make is which legal structure is likely to suit your new business and this will affect your accountancy obligations.

You can read a detailed article about your various options at: Sole Trader or Limited Company?

The information below primarily relates to self-employment but if you decide to trade as a limited company, you can read more here: Running a Limited Company.

Becoming Self-Employed

You should tell HMRC as soon as you start self-employment, otherwise you may face a penalty. You are considered to have started self-employment when you have something to sell and either have a customer for your goods or services, or you are actively marketing your business.

You can let HMRC know about your self-employment by registering online for business taxes. A Self-Assessment Online account will automatically be set up at the same time. This allows you to send your Self-Assessment tax returns online. You will receive an Activation Code. You need to activate the service within 28 days. If you don’t, you will have to ask for a new Activation Code.

You can register online at https://www.gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services/register

National Insurance

As a self-employed person, you pay a fixed amount of Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NIC). If your profits are above a certain limit, you may also have to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions.

See Self-employed National Insurance rates for full details.

Statutory Records

It is very important that you set up a record keeping system and keep all records and supporting documents. Records for the current tax year must be retained until 31 January 2022.

You must keep records of all money coming into and going out of your business. This includes all cash, cheques and credit card transactions.

Your records should be adequate to allow you to complete an accurate Self Assessment return. You will be expected to keep a full record of:

  • All sales made and other business income, as it is earned.
  • The cost of all business expenses and purchases as you pay them, no matter how little they cost.
  • All purchases of business stock, goods and raw materials.
  • Mileage records.
  • Capital expenditure; keep a separate record of all purchases and sales of business equipment, machinery and vehicles, together with the receipts.
  • Keep a record of the market value of equipment or vehicles introduced into the business that you owned before starting your business.

See Business records if you're self-employed for full details.

Key Dates

There are key dates that you need to be aware of during the financial year. These relate to reporting and payment of any monies due. A list of dates and full explanation can be found here.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

You must register for VAT if:

  • Your taxable turnover exceeds the VAT threshold in any 12 month period
  • you expect your taxable turnover to exceed the VAT threshold within the next 30 days
  • you take over an existing VAT registered business as a going concern

You have 30 days from the date you meet any of these criteria to register.

Usually, VAT registration can be completed online and if you apply online, you will be enrolled automatically so that you can submit your VAT return online (there is no longer a paper version).

The current VAT threshold is £85,000; if your turnover is below the registration limit, you can choose whether to apply for voluntary registration. The standard rate of VAT currently is 20%.

See the official VAT website for full up to date details.

Exeter Accountants

Aegis Accounting
Ready to start your own business? But not sure what you need to put in place, whether you should be limited or a sole trader, who you need to tell, what legislation you need to comply with? Aegis specialise in small business start-ups - we can handle all the legislation for you from day one. Our popular Company Start-up Package covers all the legislative requirements in one go, and as a startup client we will guarantee to fix your accounting and company administration costs to an all-in-one affordable monthly fee for the entire year! As a client of Aegis you will enjoy day-to-day bookkeeping, monthly management accounts, VAT returns, company administration, year end accounts preparation and tax return filing - all in one FIXED monthly fee! Accounts shouldnt be taxing- and neither should accountants! Aegis look after the books, prepare the accounts and file your tax return - no fuss accounting- call now on 01395 511012 or visit our website.
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Exeter Chamber of Commerce
Exeter Chamber is the regions leading independent business membership organisation, connecting businesses, building knowledge and driving prosperity for Exeter and the surrounding area. Businesses join Exeter Chamber because they know membership will give them the tools they need to make decisions for their business, to access support and to connect with the business community in the city and wider region. Exeter Chamber of Commerce, 1 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter EX1 1QT
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Bruton Young Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping and accountancy services with no jargon or hefty fees
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Northams Chartered Accountants
Northams offer a comprehensive range of sevices to small and medium size owner managed businesses aimed at ensuring you maximise profits and minimise taxes. All services are offered under a fixed fee scheme including free ad-hoc telehone and e-mail enquiries.
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Applied Business Solution
Applied Business Solutions offer products designed to help a new business start up and grow. We offer Accounting software, business consulation, hosting, ePos systems and digital display & marketing.
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Butterford Accountancy Services
We are a local qualified accountancy practice, specialising in providing services to small businesses. Our focus is on being friendly, efficient and professional whilst delivering a quality and affordable service to our clients. Our hours are flexible and we can offer weekend and evening appointments. All of our fees are agreed in advance and we offer potential new clients a free initial consultation without obligation, to discuss all their ideas and requirements and to get them started on the right path. Why not contact us today?
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Northams Chartered Accountants
Northams Chartered Accountants is a small family run firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers specialising in acting for small and medium size owner managed businesses. Services include: accounts, tax returns, vat, payroll, cash flow budgeting, business planning and much more. We specialise in giving all clients a complete support service aimed at maximising profits and business growth whilst minimising tax liabilities. We work on the basis of pre-agreed fixed fees for an agreed package of services aimed at ensuring clients receive the support and advice they need especially in the early stages of setting up a business. Fixed fee packages include unlimited ad-hoc telephone and e-mail support.
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VA Accountancy
VA Accountancy provides tailored business solutions, designed to match your business’ needs now and in the future. We work closely with our clients throughout the year to ensure a pro-active, reliable and professional service for you and your business, with no hidden surprises. Contact us to arrange a free, no-obligation meeting to discuss how we can support you and your business.
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Set Squared Exeter
SETsquared Exeter is a member of an inspiring enterprise partnership between five leading research-led UK universities: Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey. The Global No.1 Business Incubator since 2015, SETsquared provides a wealth of award-winning business support to help turn ideas into flourishing ventures. We run a number of initiatives and programmes to help students explore entrepreneurial ideas, help researchers work more innovatively and enable external businesses to utilise the resources and expertise available at the University of Exeter. Whatever stage you're at, whether you are starting or growing your business, our programmes are tailored to support your venture throughout its development.Science Park Centre, 6 Babbage Way, Exeter Science Park, Clyst Honiton, Exeter EX5 2FN
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A Shamsi & Co.
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
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Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants
Bishop Fleming is one wholly committed to providing businesses and individual clients, with the full range of pro-active support and advice. Teams include some of the region
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CTB Book Keeping
We are an accountancy practice located just outside the City Centre. We handle accounts preparation, book keeping, VAT returns, payroll etc for approimately 200 small to medium firms from one man bands to employers with 15 or more employees. Friendly & approachable are one of our bywords.
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Darnells Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers
Like you, were in business and run a very successful firm, so we appreciate what youre going through to ensure its start, growth and continuation. Aside from the traditional accountancy services we offer, we are renowned for providing you with the
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Francis Clark LLP
Starting or buying a business is a major and exciting commitment and our specialist new business team is here to help you. Our job is to make sure you get off to the best possible start by helping you avoid red tape and by providing you with a service that leaves you free to do what you are good at. We can ensure you get the best advice on the issues that you will need to address including, the business
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Francis Clark LLP
Business Address: Vantage Point, Woodwater Park, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5FD, UK . Francis Clark is the largest independent firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers in Exeter and the South West offering award winning services and national expertise at a regional cost.
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Hammond & Co
What can we offer? We can offer the following services on a monthly basis, you can add and remove services as and when you need to: Pack and Post or Scan and Send Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Bookkeeping (Using the cloud accounting systems) Payroll Invoicing VAT returns Management accounts Management reports Cash flow forecasting Credit control Self-assessments Partnership assessments Document scanning & online storage Budgeting We can also create a virtual accounts department; giving your clients the impression that your accounts are managed in house we achieve this by working under your banner and giving your clients an accounts point of contact.
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Lameys
Lameys is an Accountancy and Business Recovery & Restructuring Practice based in the South West of England. We pride ourselves in offering a friendly, professional, confidential and proactive service to all of our clients, both commercial and private, whatever their circumstances. We believe that every client is important, irrespective of size and has the right to prompt and personal attention, not only from the Partners but also every member of the Practice.
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Northams chartered Accountants
Northams offer a comprehensive range of services to small and medium size owner managed businesses aimed at maximising your profits and minimising taxes payable. Allservices are offered under a fixed fee agreement including unlimited tepehone and e-mail support.
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Partners In Payroll Ltd
Partners In Payroll Ltd was incorporated in July 2004. Angela Drummond and Julie Brown, both experienced book-keepers and accountancy trained, brought together their knowledge to offer a range of Payroll, Sage Accounts Training and Book-keeping services to small and medium size businesses. Through personal recommendation, the company has grown steadily and now spans the whole of Devon, into Somerset and Cornwall. Working from our offices or client premises, Partners In Payroll Ltd can offer an affordable comprehensive service tailored to the individual company.
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Simpkins Edwards LLP
Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Business Advisers; Simpkins Edwards is a leading chartered accountancy firm in the South West with offices in Exeter, Barnstaple, Bovey Tracey, Holsworthy, Honiton and Okehampton. We work with businesses and individuals in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and beyond to provide accountancy services and much more. We go far beyond traditional accountancy practices to offer consistently high quality professional advice and practical support across a broad spectrum of areas including tax planning, corporate finance, litigation support, business planning and development, audits, software advice and much more. Our in-house Payroll Bureau offers a complete payroll service to you which ensures the hassle of complying with Real Time Information (RTI) rules will be taken care of. 01392 211233
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Simpkins Edwards LLP
With offices in Exeter, Barnstaple, Bovey Tracey, Holsworthy, Honiton and Okehampton we are committed to supporting a diverse client base around the region, reflecting our breadth of expertise. Our accounting and advisory services cover the full spectrum 01392 211233.
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Spire - Chartered Accountants
A fresh approach to accountancy services...providing exceptional accounts, tax, audit and advisory services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and individuals. Delivering the personal service you would expect from a smaller firm, but the knowledge and range of services gained from experience in a national practice. Based in Exminster and predominantly serving the Devon and surrounding area.
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the fresh accountancy company
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