Founders & freelancers
Simple structures, clear records and fast filings so you can sell and build.
Start-Up Business Accountant — Manchester & UK-Wide
Company formation, HMRC registrations, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and cash-flow forecasts — everything a start-up needs to get compliant and grow with confidence.
AML-supervised (MIAB #500129234)
ICO Reg: ZB955924
Xero Advisor & Payroll Certified
Start-up accounting — what’s included
Everything you need from day one
- Company formation (LTD/LLP/sole trader) & Companies House setup
- HMRC registrations: UTR, VAT (Standard/Cash/Flat Rate), PAYE
- Bookkeeping setup in Xero, bank feeds & receipt capture
- Payroll & auto-enrolment pensions
- Quarterly VAT/MTD filing and management reports
- Cash-flow forecasts, budgets & break-even analysis
- Director pay planning (salary + dividends) and compliance calendar
- Funding/referral support and basic R&D eligibility triage (where relevant)
Who we help
eCommerce & service start-ups
Marketplace mapping, VAT schemes and payment platform reconciliations.
Tech & digital
Subscription revenue, deferred income, and early R&D triage where applicable.
Why start with VintageTax
Manchester & UK-wide
Local meetings, national digital delivery.
Compliance first
Clear deadlines, MTD-ready processes and audit-friendly records.
Xero specialists
Clean set-up, reliable reports and stress-free year-end.
How we onboard you (fast)
Choose structure
LTD vs sole trader; confirm name, SIC codes & shareholders.
LTD vs sole trader; confirm name, SIC codes & shareholders.
Form & register
Companies House, HMRC UTR, VAT/PAYE as needed.
Companies House, HMRC UTR, VAT/PAYE as needed.
Set up systems
Xero, bank feeds, receipt capture; policies and processes.
Xero, bank feeds, receipt capture; policies and processes.
First month close
Reconciliations, reports and forward plan for tax & cash-flow.
Reconciliations, reports and forward plan for tax & cash-flow.
Already trading? We’ll migrate your data and tidy records without downtime.
Start-up FAQs
Should I trade as a limited company or sole trader?
It depends on profit level, risk and funding plans. We’ll model both to show tax, admin and take-home pay differences.
Do I need to register for VAT from day one?
Not always. You must register when you exceed the threshold (rolling 12 months), but voluntary registration or Flat Rate can help in some cases.
How should I pay myself as a director?
Typically a small salary (within NI bands) plus dividends from profits, but it depends on your situation. We set a compliant, tax-efficient plan.
What software do you set up?
We deploy Xero with bank feeds and receipt capture (Hubdoc/Dext). We can migrate from QuickBooks/Sage or spreadsheets.
Can you help with payroll and pensions?
Yes. We set up PAYE, run payroll, and handle auto-enrolment with your chosen pension provider.
Launch with clean books and a clear plan
Book a start-up consultation — we’ll form the company, set up your systems and keep you compliant from month one.