Start-ups
At TaxAssist Accountants we welcome people who are about to start in business, or those with new businesses, to come and talk to us
Our start-ups hub is designed to help you get your new venture off to the right start and avoid any potential pitfalls.
There are many considerations when going self-employed or starting a business, including:
- choosing whether to start as a sole trader, partnership or limited company
- finding the right source of funding for you
- and taking advantage of the tax opportunities available to you.
We offer a free, no obligation consultation and would be happy to discuss how we can help you establish your start-up.
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New Companies House ID check to crack down on fraud
Companies House has released timescales for the introduction of “a new identity verification process to help deter those wishing to use companies for illegal purposes.”
Find out moreEight ways to fund your small business
Finding funding can be one of the biggest challenges business owners face. In this article, we outline eight key types of finance that can be used to start and grow a business.
Find out moreHow an accountant can help your start-up
As a start-up, it is important to manage your finances from the start. This is key for a successful business and for funding your future. Discover how accounting for start-ups works and how an account...
Find out moreHow to run a successful and effective business partnership
Discover our tips on how to run a successful business partnership, including managing finances and understanding profit sharing.
Find out moreHow to write a business plan
A well-crafted business plan provides a roadmap to entrepreneurial success. Read our guide to writing a plan that meets your strategic and operational goals.
Find out moreDo you need an accountant? Here’s what you need to know
An accountant is more than someone who submits your tax return. Accountants can also be business advisers, tax planners, bookkeeping support and payroll preparers.
Find out moreStarting a Business
We have hands on experience of working with hundreds of new startups like you to help manage all aspects of starting and growing a new business to ensure you meet all your financial obligations.
Find out moreHow to set up your own limited company
A limited company is a type of business entity. It is designed to be legally separate from its owners, who are known as shareholders in a limited company.
Find out moreA guide to running a business from home
Operating a business in the same place as where you live is a great way to start and grow an entrepreneurial venture. This guide outlines the key factors to consider when running a home-based business
Find out moreSeizing the moment: Six factors for launching a successful business in...
Thinking about launching your own business? The start of a new year could be the perfect time. This guide outlines factors to consider when beginning your entrepreneurial journey.
Find out moreSix tips for running a successful business
There are many factors that drive business success. Read our guide to six key tips that will help you grow your start-up.
Find out moreThe top five accounting errors small businesses make
It is quite common for small business owners to make accounting errors unwittingly. Your focus is, understandably, on the success and growth of your business, so it is not surprising that errors happe...
Find out moreHow to find small business grants across the UK
Looking for much-needed funds to help your small business grow and explore new and exciting industry opportunities? You’ll be pleased to know there are small business grants available to businesses in...
Find out moreDo I need a business bank account?
If you are thinking of starting up a business, you might be considering how to manage your income and expenses. A business bank account is an essential tool for every new business and it might even be...
Find out moreMore people turning freelance than at any time in the last decade
The UK is experiencing its biggest surge in freelancers and fledgling entrepreneurs for more than a decade.
Find out moreWebinar: How to set up your own limited company
In this webinar held on Thursday 8th April 2021, we examined what you need to consider if you are planning to start your own limited company.
Find out moreAlmost half-a-million new UK start-ups registered in 2020
The UK’s entrepreneurial spirit is very much alive and kicking if Companies House data for new start-ups in 2020 is to be believed.
Find out morePandemic inspires thousands to start their own business
There are many reasons why the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has motivated thousands to take the plunge, pursue their ambitions and turn their hobbies into profitable businesses.
Find out more10 tips for your business for the year ahead
With the dawn of a new year, this is a perfect time to give your business the New Year start it deserves – here are our top business planning tips to protect your business in 2021.
Find out moreHow to start a business
If you are thinking about launching your own business there are a number of things to consider and put in place so your start-up gets off to the best possible beginning.
Find out moreCommon tax traps to avoid when starting a business
Setting up your own businesses can present a number of challenges but you can get your new venture off to the right start by avoiding these common tax traps.
Find out moreChoosing the right structure for your start-up
What to consider when choosing to trade as a sole trader, partnership or limited company
Find out moreTop tips when starting your own business
Starting your own business or going self-employed during the current climate.
Find out moreUK sees e-commerce start-up boom during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus crisis may have affected many well-established businesses, but it has also encouraged a new wave of fledgling entrepreneurs across the UK, creating an e-commerce ‘boom’.
Find out moreLocal businesses offered advertising campaigns free of charge
In recognition of the UK’s small business community that’s worked tirelessly to evolve their services in light of the coronavirus crisis, local firms have been offered professional advertising campaig...
Find out moreOne-in-ten Britons plan start-ups during COVID-19 pandemic
Despite the economic uncertainty resulting from the coronavirus crisis, a new survey found that a 10th (11%) of Britons are planning to start their own business.
Find out moreRead our expert answers to your Start-ups questions
Should I register for VAT?
I have just started my own business and I have paid a lot of VAT on the purchase of a van and other start-up costs. I am considering whether I should register for VAT so that I can get this VAT back.
Find out moreHow do I register for self-assessment?
I need to let HMRC know about some property income I started to receive in the 2023/24 tax year. How do I do this?
Find out moreI have set up a company, what are my filing obligations?
If you set your business up as a limited company, you have more filing obligations than a sole trader.
Find out moreI've started a business, can I offset costs incurred before it started...
I have just started a business and have registered for VAT – but I had to make several purchases before the business actually started, so am I allowed to claim these?
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