Accountants in Shoreditch & Old Street
At a glance: Fixed-fee chartered accountants for Shoreditch & Old Street startups, tech companies, freelancers and landlords. Year-end accounts from £499 + VAT, Self Assessment from £299 + VAT, monthly packages with bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and a dedicated accounts manager. ICAEW/ACCA regulated, led by Waqas Sagar ACA FCCA, 18+ years’ experience and 5,000+ clients served.
Shoreditch and Old Street – London’s “Tech City” – is home to thousands of startups, SaaS businesses, agencies and creative studios. Accotax gives EC1 and EC2 founders a chartered accountant who understands fundraising, share schemes and R&D, at a fixed monthly fee with no surprise bills.
Why Shoreditch Startups Choose Accotax
Most Shoreditch businesses don’t need a big-firm partner charging by the hour. They need fast answers, clean numbers for investors and someone who knows the tech-company tax rules. That’s what we do every day.
- Startup and tech specialists – SEIS/EIS advance assurance, EMI share options, R&D tax relief and Patent Box.
- Fixed fees, agreed upfront – a quote based on your turnover and transactions, paid monthly by Direct Debit.
- Cloud-first – Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent, with live figures you can share with your board.
- A named accounts manager – one person who knows your business, backed by a chartered review team.
- Regulated and insured – ICAEW and ACCA regulated, with professional indemnity cover.
We work with Shoreditch clients by video call, email and WhatsApp, and you can meet us in person by arrangement.
Accounting & Tax Services for Shoreditch Businesses
Everything a growing Shoreditch company needs, from incorporation to Series A:
Compliance
- Year-end statutory accounts and Companies House filing
- Corporation tax returns (CT600) and tax planning
- VAT registration and MTD VAT returns, including VAT on SaaS and digital services
- Payroll, RTI, auto-enrolment pensions and P11Ds
- Directors’ Self Assessment and dividend planning
- Confirmation statements, registered office and ACSP identity verification
Startup and growth
- SEIS/EIS advance assurance and compliance statements (SEIS1/EIS1)
- EMI share option schemes – valuations, HMRC notifications and annual returns
- R&D tax relief and Patent Box
- Investor-ready accounts and due-diligence packs
- Management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and runway reporting
- Virtual CFO / part-time FD
How We Help Tech City Companies Grow
A typical Shoreditch client is a two-to-twenty person company that has just raised, or is about to raise, money. We help in four ways:
- Get set up properly – company formation, shareholder agreements reviewed for tax, VAT and PAYE registered, bookkeeping software configured.
- Make the most of reliefs – SEIS and EIS for your investors, EMI options for your team, R&D relief on qualifying development work.
- Keep investors informed – monthly management accounts, burn and runway, SaaS metrics such as MRR and churn.
- Stay compliant as you scale – deadlines tracked by our reminder system, filings made on time, and no penalties.
We also look after businesses across nearby areas including Hoxton, Old Street, Clerkenwell, Bethnal Green and Islington – see our Islington and Bethnal Green pages, or explore our startup accountants and tech accountants services.
What We Offer Based on Your Business Structure
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Annual /Year End Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Confirmation Statement
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Company Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- R&D Tax Credits
- EIS/SEIS
- Capital Allowances
- Part Time FD
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Company Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Company Secretarial Services
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth IDeas
- Accounts Receivables
- Accounts Payable
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Annual /Year End Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Confirmation Statement
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Company Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
Setup & Others
- Company Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Company Secretarial Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Annual /Year End Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Confirmation Statement
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Company Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
- SPV Tax planning
- SPV Restructuring
Setup & Others
- SPV Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Company Secretarial Services
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth IDeas
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- LLP Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Confirmation Statement
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Partnership Tax Return (SA800)
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Self Assessment Returns for Partners
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
Setup & Others
- LLP Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Company Secretarial Services
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth IDeas
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Self Employed Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- CIS Returns (if in construction industry)
Advisory & Automation
- Self Employed Tax Returns & Personal Tax Returns
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Self Employed Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth Ideas
- Switching to Ltd company
- MTD - ISTA
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Property Accounts
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Personal Tax Returns
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Personal Tax Registration
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Making Tax Digital Setup
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Property Accounts
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Personal Tax Returns
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRL) Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Tax Investigation Insurance
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Personal Tax Returns
- EIS/SEIS Reporting
Setup & Others
- Personal Tax Registration
- Tax Investigation Insurance
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Annual /Year End Accounts
- Yearly Statement
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Overseas Entity Tax Returns
Setup & Others
- Register as an Overseas Entity
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Company Secretarial Services
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Partnership Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Partnership Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Part Time FD
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Partnership Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth Ideas
- Switching to Ltd company
FAQs – Accountants in Shoreditch
How much does an accountant in Shoreditch cost?
Our year-end accounts start from £499 + VAT and Self Assessment returns from £299 + VAT. Most startups choose a monthly package that includes bookkeeping, VAT and payroll; the fee depends on your turnover and transaction volumes, and we confirm it in writing before we start. You can get an instant quote online.
Do you have an office in Shoreditch?
Our office is at 12 London Road, Morden. Most Shoreditch clients work with us entirely online by video call, email and WhatsApp, and we can meet in person by arrangement.
Can you help my startup get SEIS or EIS advance assurance?
Yes. We check eligibility, prepare the advance assurance application to HMRC, and after the investment we file the SEIS1 or EIS1 compliance statement so your investors receive their certificates.
Do you set up EMI share option schemes?
Yes. We agree a share valuation with HMRC, help prepare the option agreements with your lawyer, notify HMRC of grants and file the annual EMI return.
Can you claim R&D tax relief for software development?
Yes. Qualifying software development often counts as R&D. We assess the project, prepare the technical narrative and the claim, and submit the additional information form HMRC requires.
Which accounting software do you support?
We work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and spreadsheet records, and can migrate you to cloud software.
Can I switch accountants mid-year?
Yes. We contact your previous accountant for professional clearance and handover, and catch up any outstanding months so there is no gap in your records.
Are you regulated?
Yes. Accotax London Limited is regulated by ICAEW and ACCA, holds professional indemnity insurance and is registered with Companies House as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.