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Business Support

Our support stretches beyond the essential compliance services.

Areas where we can assist you include:

• Business start-up planning and advice
  We will advise on the most appropriate structure, financial year end, accounting systems, taxation and VAT, to give you the best start for your business. We can assist with what you need to include in partnership and shareholder agreements, clarifying the way you work with others.

• Company secretarial services
  The Companies Act places strict obiligations on companies to submit the required documents according to deadlines. We can provide peace of mind, by taking the hard work off your hands.
  
  Our company secretarial services include:
  • Preparation and filing of statutory returns
  • Preparation of minutes and resolutions
  • Company formation
  • Company searches

• VAT
  We are able to advise on VAT registration and de-registration and the suitability of  particular VAT schemes. We can advise on recoverability of input VAT, and whether VAT needs to be charged on particular sales.

• Help with running your business
  We can assist with monthly management accounts and payroll, providing the information you need to manage your business effectively.

• Cash flow
  Cash flow is vital, particularly in difficult economic times. We can review your terms of business and credit control procedures and suggest how these could be improved. We can assist with cash flow forecasting.

• Business Plans
  Detailed and realistic business plans can be needed to help you plan for the future, and for your bank. We can help you draw up appropriate plans.
  

• Exit planning
  At some point you may want to sell your business, or pass it on to the next generation, and this requires advance planning.  We can advise on the way forward, and the taxation implications of various approaches.

• Providing for when things go wrong
  In partnership with Foot Davson Financial Services LLP, we can ensure that you have all the appropriate life cover, key-man and permanent health cover in place.

• Help with planning for your retirement
  We can advise on planning for your retirement, advising on the tax issues, and liaising with Foot Davson Financial Services LLP with regard to pension contributions.

...and much more!