Our business and tax advisory service is aimed at start-ups and established businesses to expand their business interests.
As a start-up, your tax obligations are probably the furthest thing from your mind. But getting it wrong can mean penalties and interest later down the line.
We’ll walk you through all you need to know about business taxes, including how to register for VAT, what documents to keep, when the tax year starts and finishes, and what your tax obligations will be.
We do what we love, and we love doing taxes. We will handle your company’s tax returns and make sure they are submitted on time and accurately. Our team will advise you on which taxes are due, aiming to make your company as tax efficient as possible.
At the outset, having the proper structure in place is essential. Our experts will assist you in choosing the appropriate business structure and discuss the pros and cons of each option. We will also help you get money out of your business, set up a system that works for you and your company and figure out the most tax-efficient ways to buy, sell or restructure the business.
Your business is unique, and the more we learn, the better we can help. We’ll sit down with you and review your company to see where you are and your future projections. Then, we will help get your business in line with the current tax laws by minimizing your taxes while helping you uncover any potential sources of government relief.
Business owners can save a lot of money every year in taxes. Our team can look at several areas to reduce your tax burden and become more financially successful such as applying for an R&D tax credit to assist you in getting some money back from the government.
We are very skilled in preparing and filing your tax return for you. Our knowledgeable tax consultants will ensure everything is organised and handed in on the correct date, guiding you through any problems or queries that may arise along the way.
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Our ICAEW-regulated chartered accountants help you from the outset. They understand your industry and accounting software preferences, from business structure to tax planning.
We're here to help. We recognise that every company, whether new or old, is unique. We build strategies that fit your requirements, objectives, and schedules whilst delivering objectivity and direction.
Pearl does the bookkeeping for all its clients. That's right: we take this problem off your hands. A hassle-free service means you don't have to worry about entering all your receipts and bills.
We pride ourselves on providing the best and most cutting-edge solutions for our client's business needs, with an array of software solutions from bookkeeping, productivity, and stock management.
As a one-stop shop for all your business needs, we provide a full range of services, from bookkeeping to legal counsel, to ensure your business's success and sustainability.
Our first meeting with you is free. Before we start, we’ll give you a quote if you want a comprehensive review of your tax planning and submission.
We can apply to HMRC for tax refunds or other tax initiatives in certain circumstances. We can discuss various possibilities based on your instructions during our initial review.
As a business, you may need to file different tax returns throughout the year, like monthly payroll and company tax returns CT600. Our team will remind you, so you don’t get penalised.
Yes, of course. We will look at the period and file these with Companies House and HMRC as our priority. If there was a good reason why these were filed late, we could also write a letter to the HMRC to stop any penalties from being added.
Yes, we have registered with the HMRC as an agent for over 10 years.
We're glad our customers are happy with our products and services. Here's what some of them said about us...
Pearl Accountants are unique as you can get. They have a great one to one service and they always answer your queries in a fast and professional manner.
I find Pearl when I opened up my limited company. I was clueless, but Pearl Accountants kindly assisted me in the best way so I felt at ease and understood how the operation works.
Everything was explained clearly in detail and I could ask as many questions as I wanted. They were never rude or impatient, just happy to be there to help.
The client had previously missed a few deadlines with HMRC and Companies House and needed a hands on approach
Wanted to ensure they have a proactive team so that no deadlines were missed and full end to end bookkeeping carried out
Client was introduced to a dedicated accountant who filed all outstanding accounts and appealed for any penalties by HMRC
After being in business for years, I must admit that Pearl Accountants are far the best accountants I have worked with. They are helpful, friendly and trust worthy and most of all provide excellent tax advice.
They provide high-level client care. I would certainly recommend Pearl Accountants to all.
Invoice factoring complications led client to inaccurate bookkeeping and unclear of clear reporting requirements
Processing the invoicing system accurately with clear and transparent management reporting was key
Processing the invoicing system accurately with clear and transparent management reporting was key
Pearl Accountants have been my accountants for many years and have been a great asset to my businesses. They have a strong team and knowledge is second to none. Very happy with the service and professionalism from them. Will continue to recommend them to my network.
Paying huge taxes without any tax efficiency and lack of understanding on various VAT aspects.
Minimise tax bills and ensure the business was compliant with HMRC and Companies House
As a startup graphic design company, we ensured the client used tax allowances and efficient payroll structures to withdraw money
Holborn based laser hair removal company joined us with a view to expanding their business on a large scale. They undertook accounting and advisory services which helped them grow above their rivals.
Holborn based laser hair removal company joined us with a view to expanding their business on a large scale. They undertook accounting and advisory services which helped them grow above their rivals.
Achieve a national presence and grow organically through current business model
We came on board and advised client on tailor made business strategies to achieve their online and brick and mortar presence.
We have been using Pearl Accountants for over 10 years and developed a very good business relationship. Very clear instructions with easy to follow accountancy system in place. Great expertise in tax efficiency, as well as business, grow and development services. One of the best-chartered accountants in town.
We have already recommended your services and will share our good experience with others in future.
It is always someone available on the phone but if not available at the time your accountant will always call you back.
Complete peace of mind with prompt and clear communication so no deadline missed.
Very satisfied.
Client was growing very fast with inability to keep track of growth with no cloud accounting setup and no integrations
Time saving on bookkeeping and clear vision of profitability management reports. Setup with cloud integrations.
Recommended a online cloud solution with time saving applications and clear breakdown of monthly profitability.
We recently migrated to Pearl Accountants from large national accounting firm. Transfer was easy and faultless. Friendly staff at Pearl lead us through the process with ease. Initially we were drawn to their service because of their attractive pricing structure. However it quickly became apparent to us that we were getting a lot more for our money than we initially thought as they are happy to stretch the engagement to all sorts of additional advice. Thumbs up to Pearl Accountants.
No clear strategy for business growth or tax planning reduction techniques
To achieve business advisory, tax planning and accurate reporting requirements
Recommended a online cloud solution with time saving applications and clear breakdown of monthly profitability.
Our client, a well established practising solicitor in the UK required a headache free service to ensure their accounting requirements were met and cloud accounting solution setup
Too much time was being consumed in bookkeeping and previous accountants missed various deadlines
More time was needed to focus on the business and ensure a firm came on board to take full ownership.
Advised client to forward us everything in ‘shoe box’ style and provided full breakdown regularly to keep informed.
They make me feel that I am a valued customer and to me what makes Pearl accountants unique is their helpful team of dedicated staff members. Their response is always prompt and it makes the daunting task of accounting really easy for me. Pearl Accountants is really a five-star accountant company.
As a franchisee tuition business, the client did not have the right advise to reduce taxes or a proactive accountant to advise where needed
Reduction in taxes through governmental tax subsidiaries and requiring more time to focus on the business.
A dedicated accountant was assigned to ensure deadlines were not missed and review of tax strategies.
Our client was in need of a specialist contractor accountant to remain compliant and ensure they did not fall in IR35.
Client required advisory on payroll and VAT solutions and filing of accounts at year end.
No clear direction on IR35 nor guidance on allowable expenses that could be claimed.
Ensure the contractor company was compliant with HMRC and Companies House and advisory on saving taxes.
Provided a full explanation and review on IR35 and guidance provided on which expenses could be claimed to reduce taxes
Our client having a property portfolio in Switzerland required a specialist accountant that understood the UK tax legislation whilst having a thorough understanding of overseas tax implications.
Overseas and UK income not declared, needed tax returns filed for previous years and appeal to HMRC for outstanding penalty
Paying taxes in the UK and overseas, wanted help understanding the tax system so avoid paying taxes twice.
Appealed successfully for prior years penalties and filed all outstanding returns. Thorough review of all tax allowances available.
Our client joined us after losing track of their finances and needed someone they could turn to for help. We came on board and reviewed their internal bookkeeping arrangements and recommended efficiency to lower their input on areas which could be outsourced to us.
No real track of profitability or clear vision of expenditure along with weak internal processes.
To achieve a clear breakdown of expenditure and ensure the current setup for bookkeeping was run more efficiently.
Recommendation on reporting packs, internal processes and online applications to integrate for payment reconciliation.