Startup accountants in Brighton

Accountancy for startups across Brighton and the South East, delivered online for a fixed monthly fee and based on the tax rules that apply in England.

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Yes. We work online with startups across Brighton and the South East, for a fixed monthly fee. Your books are kept in Xero, and your deadlines, documents and messages with your accountant are kept in Buzz OS. Our advice covers the rules that apply in England, including the reliefs and thresholds that apply to your sector.

the South EastRegion we cover

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Startups in Brighton

Brighton has strengths in digital and creative. Your local South East growth hub can help with local grants and advice, and our funding page explains how we help you get ready for a loan, a grant or investment.

How do Brighton's digital and creative businesses plan for VAT and uneven income?

Brighton's digital and creative businesses often earn in bursts, from a product launch, a large project or a strong sales season. The £90,000 VAT registration threshold is tested on any rolling twelve months, so a strong few months can take a business over it part-way through a tax year, and it then has 30 days from the end of that month to register. Founders who pay personal tax through Self Assessment may also have payments on account due in January and July, based on the previous year's bill. After a good year followed by a weaker one, you can apply to reduce your payments on account, but HMRC charges interest if the reduced payments turn out to be too low.

Accounting for startups in Brighton

Sector strengths in the area: Digital and creative.
Region we cover: the South East
Local support worth using first: Your local South East growth hub, for free business support and information on local grants.
The tax rule that differs here: Income tax follows the rates for England, and VAT and corporation tax are UK-wide. The local support body and the grants open to you vary by area.
How we work: We work online. Accounting and tax is a fixed monthly fee from £49 a month + VAT, Buzz is a Xero Gold Partner, and your named accountant replies within one working day.

Working with us online

Your accounting software is online, so you and your accountant see the same figures
Your accountant works with startups
You can ask questions on WhatsApp or by email, and questions are included in the fee
Fixed monthly fees, agreed in writing before you start

Questions from startups in Brighton

Do you offer accountancy for startups in Brighton?

Yes. We act for startups across Brighton and the South East, working online by video call, WhatsApp and email.

When does a fast-growing Brighton business have to register for VAT?

When its taxable turnover for any rolling twelve months goes over £90,000, or when it expects to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days alone. Because the test is rolling, a strong few months can take a business over the threshold part-way through a year. It then has 30 days from the end of that month to register.

Do I need a Brighton-based accountant?

No. Bookkeeping, tax returns, filing and advice can all be handled online, so your accountant does not need to be in the same city.

How much do you charge?

Accounting and tax is a fixed monthly fee from £49 a month + VAT, set by your turnover and agreed in writing before we start. Payroll is charged separately.

How do we get started?

Send us a message and an accountant will reply within one working day. If you have an accountant now, we handle the handover from them.