Early-stage companies need more than compliance — they need numbers investors believe and reliefs that stretch the runway. We give founders a dedicated named accountant, a fixed monthly fee and cloud-first finance, covering R&D tax relief, SEIS and EIS, EMI schemes and the investor-ready reporting that makes funding rounds run smoothly.
Startups & Tech
Here's exactly what's involved — and how your own named accountant handles each part for you.
If your company is solving genuine technical problems, R&D tax relief can return real cash to reinvest. The regime has changed, so claims need to be built carefully and backed by evidence that stands up to HMRC scrutiny.
SEIS and EIS make your company far more attractive to investors by offering them generous income tax relief, and securing HMRC advance assurance before you raise gives everyone confidence the relief should apply.
Attracting talent on a startup budget is hard, so share options often bridge the gap. Enterprise Management Incentive schemes are a tax-advantaged way to reward and retain the key people who help you grow.
When you raise or face due diligence, scrappy spreadsheets cost you credibility and time. We produce management accounts, forecasts and cap-table support that stand up to investor questions and let you walk into the room prepared.
If your innovation is patented, Patent Box can reduce corporation tax to 10% on profits earned from the patented invention. It is easy to overlook, so we flag it early and help you claim it where it applies, keeping more profit inside the business to reinvest.
We run your books in Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, so your live numbers are always ready for a board pack or an investor update. Switching to us is paperless and usually takes a few days, with records collected under professional clearance.
Last reviewed: June 2026. This page is general guidance, not advice — figures relate to the 2025/26 UK tax year and may change. Please get in touch for advice tailored to your circumstances.
FAQ
For accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024, most companies claim through the new merged R&D expenditure credit scheme. Loss-making, R&D-intensive SMEs may access extra support under ERIS. We assess your work, prepare the claim and document the technical case.
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