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Accountancy & Tax in Stratford upon Avon

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 Stratford upon Avon, 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.

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Engage Accountancy

Engage Accountancy

Professional advice at an affordable price.

Whether you are a Sole Trader, Partnership or Limited Company it is paramount that you ensure that your business affairs are in order and that all of your statutory obligations are met.

Here at Engage Accountancy we provide a range of professional services and advice that is tailored specifically to the needs of our clients.

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

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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.

Stratford upon Avon Accountants

Trinity Accountants
At Trinity Accountants we specialise in small and medium sized businesses in the service sector and pride ourselves on being a modern, friendly and approachable firm of accountants. Whether you are just starting out in business or have been established for many years, our team of highly qualified experts are here to help.
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Grenfell James Associates
Grenfell James Associates has evolved through the merger of 2 well known practices in Stratford upon Avon. Creating a combined wealth of experience to provide accountancy, business consultancy and financial solutions. At Grenfell James Associates, we like to get to know our clients. We invite clients to call us at any time, knowing that they wont be charged extra for the privilege. By quoting fixed fees for our services, instead of hourly rates, there are no unexpected bills and we can provide unlimited access to our team. Most people who start up in business do so because they have a good business proposition, not because they are experts in the financial aspects of running a business.
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Brookwood Accountants
Most people starting up in business in Leamington Spa and the surround areas do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. Most however are not experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters can appear daunting. Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business, but you do need the support of a team of trained experts. We can help. Just bring us your business ideas and we will help you to make them a reality! We will help you to: * decide on the most suitable structure for your business - sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company * prepare a business plan, cashflow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts * assess the finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance and draw up the necessary proposals * establish a good working relationship with your bank * complete any registration procedures with Companies House and HMRC * deal with company secretarial issues * set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements * decide on what computer hardware to buy and help with the installation of accountancy software * keep on top of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and other accounting requirements and help with all aspects of business compliance and administration
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ADEPT ACCOUNTING
We are ourselves a small business and are therefore well aware of the problems facing you. We help you to steer your way through the minefield of tax matters so that you pay the legal minimum tax. We are on your side from start to finish. We help you to chose the most tax efficient structure for your business and help you to deal with the initial paperwork and future tax planning. We can do your payroll, bookkeeping, VAT and prepare your accounts. That leaves you free to earn your profits without worrying about the bookwork.
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Cooper Adams
A fresh approach to your financial needs. At Cooper Adams we provide a cost-effective, high value solution to meet all of your business start up needs. We will guide you through the paperwork and ensure that you have the optimum setup to maximise your wealth and minimize your tax liabilities. Call or email us for a free initial consultation.
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Trinity Accountants Limited
Modern, Friendly and Approachable accountants. Book your Free 1 Hour Consultation Today.
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CC Bookkeeping
We are a registered and regulated Institute of Certified Bookkeepers firm with the practice being based in Southam, Warwickshire. We specialise in Sole Traders and Small Businesses to offer quality Bookkeeping and Payroll packages, each tailored to your individual needs and budget. An affordable outsourcing solution in todays challenging economic times. Call now for a free no obligation consultation
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