SEIS/EIS, founder vesting, R&D credits, EMI options — get the structure right before the term sheet arrives.
Most startup founders only realise their accounting matters when a VC's DD list lands. By then the chance to claim SEIS on the first £250k of founder cash is often gone, the share structure is wrong for EMI, and the first round of R&D is unclaimable because nobody kept the timesheets. We work with pre-seed to Series A founders — getting share cap-tables, advance assurance, R&D claims, and investor accounts right from incorporation onwards.
SEIS gives investors 50% income-tax relief on the first £250k they put in — but only if advance assurance is in place and shares are properly issued. We file the AA, the SEIS1/EIS1 compliance statements, and chase the SEIS3/EIS3 certificates back to your investors.
EMI is the most tax-efficient way to grant equity to employees — but the £30m gross-assets test, the 250-employee test, and the working-time requirement all bite. We set up the scheme, file the EMI notification within 92 days, and keep the cap-table valuation defensible.
RDEC and SME schemes merged for accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2024 — a 20% above-the-line credit for most, but loss-making R&D-intensive startups still get the ERIS 27% rate. We claim under the right scheme with a technical narrative HMRC can sign off.
Burn, runway, MRR, gross margin, CAC — the numbers a Seed or Series A investor will ask for in DD, produced monthly in a format that doesn't need reformatting before sending.
Pre-investment AA application, post-issue SEIS1/EIS1 compliance, and SEIS3/EIS3 certificates issued to every investor.
Founder shares issued at incorporation (not after the first round), reverse-vesting where investors require it, and clean Companies House filings.
EMI scheme rules, HMRC-agreed AMV/UMV valuations, 92-day notification, and annual ERS returns by 6 July.
Technical narratives, eligible-cost analysis, and CT600L submission under the merged scheme or ERIS for R&D-intensive loss-makers.
Cash, runway, MRR, gross margin, and cohort metrics in a board-pack format — not a year-end statutory account dressed up.
Pre/post-money dilution modelling, SAFE and ASA conversion mechanics, and the Section 1044 / Section 1046 reorganisation work that follows a priced round.
Understanding your business needs.
Crafting your custom accounting strategy.
Quick and easy integration.
Consistent monitoring and reporting.
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We conduct thorough reviews of your business structure and financial activities to identify legitimate tax deductions, relief opportunities, and planning strategies. Our approach ensures you pay only what you legally owe while maintaining full compliance with HMRC regulations.
Our specialised eCommerce accounting team understands the unique challenges of online selling — multi-channel inventory management, international sales taxation, platform fee structures, and digital payment reconciliation. This focused expertise allows us to provide more relevant and valuable services than general accounting firms.
We provide comprehensive support throughout any HMRC inquiry — preparing necessary documentation, representing your interests during communications with authorities, identifying potential issues before they escalate, and negotiating favourable resolutions when possible.
Thirty minutes with an ACCA-qualified accountant. Most owners uncover £1,000–£3,000 in annual savings on the first call. If we are not the right fit, you walk away with a free tax review on the house.
