SERVICES

Tax, VAT and compliance services for UK businesses and individuals

Whether you are a sole trader, landlord, contractor or company director, we look after the filings and deadlines that matter, and explain each step in plain English.

SERVICE 01

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax changes how sole traders and landlords report to HMRC. Instead of one annual return, you keep digital records and send updates through compatible software during the year.

How we help
  • Check whether and when the rules apply to you
  • Set up compatible software and tidy digital records
  • Prepare and submit your quarterly updates
  • Complete your final declaration and keep you ahead of every deadline
Who is affected

It applies to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income above £50,000 from April 2026, then above £30,000 from April 2027 and above £20,000 from April 2028. We can check where you stand.

Quarterly updates fall due in August, November, February and May.

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SERVICE 02

VAT

VAT can be straightforward when it is set up properly and filed on time. We handle the registration, the returns and the day-to-day questions, so you stay compliant without losing hours to it.

How we help
  • VAT registration and de-registration
  • Preparing and submitting returns through Making Tax Digital for VAT compatible software
  • Advice on VAT schemes, such as Flat Rate and Cash Accounting
  • Reviewing your records so each return is accurate and defensible
Good to know

You must register when your taxable turnover passes the registration threshold, and VAT returns are normally due quarterly. We keep track so you never miss a filing.

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SERVICE 03

Corporation Tax

If you run a limited company, you need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return. We prepare them carefully and plan ahead, so you pay what you owe and no more.

How we help
  • Annual accounts prepared for your company
  • Corporation Tax returns filed with HMRC
  • Tax planning through the year, not just at year end
  • Clear explanations of what you owe, when, and why
Key timings

Corporation Tax is normally due nine months and one day after the end of your accounting period. The return is due twelve months after the period ends.

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SERVICE 04

Self Assessment

Self Assessment is the way many individuals report income that is not taxed at source. We complete your return accurately, well ahead of the deadline, and tell you what to expect to pay.

How we help
  • Returns for the self-employed, landlords and company directors
  • Support if you have additional or investment income
  • Checking reliefs and allowances so nothing is missed
  • Reminders and clear figures for your payments on account
Next deadline
31 January 2027

Online tax return and payment due for the 2025 to 2026 tax year.

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SERVICE 05

Companies House identity verification

Company directors and people with significant control must now prove their identity to Companies House. We guide you through each step so it is completed correctly and on time.

How we help
  • Explain who needs to verify and what is required
  • Guide you through each step, so your identity is verified correctly
  • Help with the follow-up so your company records stay compliant
  • Answer questions along the way
Deadline

Company directors and people with significant control. Existing directors must verify by their company’s next confirmation statement, and we can guide you through the process.

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SERVICE 06

Xero accounting software

Xero is the cloud accounting software many of our clients use. As a Xero Certified Partner, we set it up properly, train you to use it with confidence, and support you afterwards.

How we help
  • Set-up that fits how your business actually works
  • Bank feeds, invoicing and reporting configured correctly
  • Training so you and your team feel confident
  • Ongoing support when questions come up
Why it matters

Accurate, up-to-date records make every other filing quicker, cheaper and less stressful, from VAT returns to year-end accounts.

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Support that goes beyond compliance

Many clients also ask us for help with the day-to-day running and planning of their business.

BookkeepingAccurate, up-to-date records, so your figures are always ready when you need them.
PayrollPayroll set-up and processing, handled correctly and on time.
New business set-upFrom forming a limited company or registering as a sole trader to setting up your systems.
Management reporting and forecastingClear reports, key performance indicators, budgets and forecasts to guide decisions.
Spreadsheets and financial planningPractical models and tools tailored to the size and needs of your business.
Finance recruitmentThrough Stars Recruit, our recruitment arm, we place finance professionals on permanent, interim and contract bases. Visit Stars Recruit

Not sure which service you need?

Tell us about your business and we will point you in the right direction. We reply to enquiries within 24 hours.

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm · Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm