Helping clients navigate company registration is a critical service for accounting firms, ensuring compliance and setting the foundation for financial success. From choosing the right business structure to handling legal filings, your expertise streamlines the process and avoids costly mistakes. This step-by-step guide equips your firm with best practices to efficiently register companies, advise on tax obligations, and set up robust accounting systems—delivering value from day one.

Key Steps for Accounting Firms:

1. Business Structure Advice – Assess the best legal entity (Ltd, LLP, sole trader) based on liability, tax, and client goals.

2. Name & Director Checks – Verify company name availability and confirm director/shareholder details.

3. Companies House Registration – File incorporation documents (online or via post) and obtain the Certificate of Incorporation.

4. HMRC Setup – Register for Corporation Tax, VAT (if applicable), and PAYE for employees.

5. Accounting Foundations – Set up bookkeeping software, chart of accounts, and initial compliance timelines.

6. Client Onboarding – Schedule tax planning reviews and educate clients on ongoing filing requirements.