Online tax support for small businesses

Small limited companies, partnerships, contractors and start-ups that want a tax specialist without hiring in-house.

Monthly or annual retainers, fixed fees for corporation tax and VAT work, and one-off fees for projects such as tax reviews or HMRC enquiries.

• Knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and director tax
• Comfortable with accounting software
• Clear communication with business owners

• Anti-money laundering supervision and checks on new clients, so check the current rules
• Professional indemnity insurance, as business tax advice carries higher stakes
• Registering as a tax agent with HMRC and getting client authorisation
• Data protection duties and ICO registration, as you will hold financial records
• Keeping knowledge up to date as tax rules change often
• Check how you describe yourself, as some titles linked to accountancy bodies are protected

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your software, insurance and how you set up and promote the service. These are estimates, so check your own needs before spending.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many small business clients you take on and the packages you offer. You would typically need at least around 15 hours a week.

Check the current anti-money laundering supervision rules and client checks, registering as a tax agent with HMRC, client authorisation, data protection and ICO registration, and professional indemnity insurance. Also check how you describe yourself, as some titles linked to accountancy bodies are protected.