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Business Start-up
Starting a new business is an exciting journey, but it comes with its share of challenges and complexities. At Atlas Accountancy Services, we offer specialized business start-up services to help you navigate the early stages of your business with confidence and success. Based in Derby, our experienced team is dedicated to providing the guidance and support you need to turn your entrepreneurial vision into a thriving reality.
What We Offer
Our comprehensive business start-up services are designed to address the unique needs and challenges of new businesses:
- Business Planning: We help you create a robust business plan that outlines your vision, goals, market analysis, and financial projections. A solid business plan is essential for securing funding and guiding your business’s growth.
- Company Formation: Assistance with the legal and administrative aspects of forming your company, including choosing the right business structure (sole trader, partnership, limited company), registering with Companies House, and obtaining necessary licenses.
- Financial Forecasting: Development of detailed financial forecasts to help you understand your cash flow, profit potential, and funding requirements. Accurate forecasting is crucial for making informed business decisions.
- Funding and Investment: Guidance on sourcing and securing funding for your start-up, whether through loans, grants, or investors. We help you prepare compelling funding proposals and connect you with potential funding sources.
- Tax Registration and Compliance: Ensuring your new business is compliant with all tax obligations, including VAT registration, PAYE setup for employees, and corporation tax registration. We provide ongoing support to ensure you meet all tax deadlines.
- Bookkeeping and Accounting: Setting up efficient bookkeeping and accounting systems tailored to your business needs. We offer ongoing bookkeeping services to keep your financial records accurate and up-to-date.
- Payroll Setup: Establishing a reliable payroll system to ensure your employees are paid accurately and on time. We handle PAYE and National Insurance contributions, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Business Mentoring and Advice: Ongoing mentoring and strategic advice to support your business growth. Our experienced advisors are here to help you overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
Ready to turn your business idea into a successful venture? Contact us today to learn more about our business start-up services and how we can support you in launching your new business. Our team in are here to provide you with expert guidance and comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs.
Personal Tax Services
Managing personal taxes can be daunting, but our experienced team are here to simplify the process and maximise your tax efficiency. Our personal tax services include:
- Income Tax Returns: Preparation and filing of self-assessment tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Tax Planning: Strategic advice to minimise your tax liability and make the most of available allowances and reliefs.
- Capital Gains Tax: Guidance on reporting and minimising capital gains tax on the disposal of assets.
- Inheritance Tax Planning: Expert planning to manage and reduce inheritance tax liabilities, ensuring your wealth is passed on efficiently.
- Non-Domicile Tax Issues: Specialist advice for non-domiciled individuals on tax obligations and efficient structuring of their affairs.
Business Tax Services
For businesses, tax compliance and planning are crucial for business health and growth. Our business tax services include:
- Corporation Tax: Preparation and submission of corporation tax returns, along with strategic planning to optimise your tax position.
- VAT Services: Comprehensive VAT advice, including registration, returns, and compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
- Payroll Taxes: Management of PAYE and National Insurance contributions, ensuring compliance and efficient payroll processing.
- R&D Tax Credits: Assistance with claiming research and development tax credits to support innovation and growth.
- Tax Reliefs and Incentives: Identification and application of relevant tax reliefs and incentives, including capital allowances and entrepreneur’s relief.
Specialist Tax Services
Our specialist tax services are designed to address more complex tax issues and provide tailored solutions:
- Tax Investigations and Disputes: Support and representation during HMRC investigations, ensuring your rights are protected.
- International Taxation: Advice on cross-border tax issues, including double taxation relief and international tax planning.
- Trusts and Estates: Management and tax planning for trusts and estates, ensuring compliance and efficient wealth transfer.
- Exit and Succession Planning: Strategic advice on business exit and succession planning, minimising tax liabilities and ensuring smooth transitions.