Accounting for small companies with HMRC tax returns, VAT registration certificates, and organised financial paperwork on a business desk.

Accounting for Small Companies: The UK Compliance Guide

Last updated: January 2026 | Reading time: 12 minutes Here’s something nobody tells you when you register your first limited company: the paperwork doesn’t end with Companies House. In fact, it’s barely started. I’ve watched countless business owners stumble through their first year of accounting for small companies, only to face penalty notices because they thought […]

A side-by-side image showing two entrepreneurs: on the left, a stressed man with his head in his hands, surrounded by towering stacks of paperwork; on the right, a calm and smiling man in a blazer working on a laptop in a tidy office. The image visually contrasts the stress of handling bookkeeping in-house with the peace of mind and productivity that comes from outsourcing.

Why Outsourcing Bookkeeping Makes Sense for London Startups

Stop losing sleep over your books. See how outsourced bookkeeping can help your London startup grow. Introduction: The Money Struggles of London Startups Picture this: It’s late Tuesday night. Instead of planning your next business move or getting some rest, you’re staring at spreadsheets, trying to figure out your finances. Sounds familiar? For most London […]