Startup Accounting Services
Accountancy Made Simple from only £89/month
Starting a business means enough new things to figure out without adding accounting to the list. Caroola gives startups a dedicated accountant and fixed monthly fee from day one.
Everything Your Startup Needs
Getting the basics right early, registering properly, keeping clean records, and understanding what you actually owe makes everything easier as the business grows. Get it wrong at the start and you’re often still fixing it a year later.
Specialist Startup Accounting Support
Our startup accounting services are provided by accountants who are technically qualified, industry accredited, and best-in-class with decades of experience, not a generic onboarding workflow.
You’ll get your own dedicated accountant from the start, not a shared inbox or a rotating support team.
Support is unlimited, and quarterly check-ins mean your accountant is looking at your numbers as the business grows, not just once a year.
- Help registering your business with HMRC
- Annual accounts, prepared and filed
- Cloud accounting software included
- Corporation Tax or Self Assessment
- Tax planning reviewed every quarter
- Support switching from another provider
Who are these services for?
At Caroola, we work with startups of every structure, sole traders, limited companies, partnerships and LLPs, from first-time founders to experienced business owners starting again.
We’re also highly experienced with contractors and tech businesses, so if that’s the world you’re in, we can give tailored guidance.
Do You Need an Accountant When You're Just Starting Out?
Not every new business needs an accountant on day one. If you’re a sole trader with simple income and no employees, you can manage your own Self Assessment while you find your feet.
That changes quickly once you register a limited company, take on your first client contract, or need to understand what you can actually afford to pay yourself. Getting advice early is usually cheaper than fixing a mistake later.
Choosing a structure:
Sole trader is simpler to start, a limited company can be more tax-efficient, but it depends on your circumstances.
Registering:
Telling HMRC or Companies House you exist, and getting the right references to file anything at all.
Record keeping:
Starting good habits from day one is far easier than reconstructing a year of receipts later.
Growing:
As revenue increases, VAT, payroll and more complex tax planning start to matter, we'll flag it before it catches you out.
Why Choose Caroola for Startup Accounting?
Grow With You
From your first invoice to your first employee, your package adapts.
Fixed monthly Fees
One price from day one, agreed upfront, that won't creep up as your business grows.
Your Own Accountant
Work with one dedicated accountant who gets to know your business properly.
No Hidden Costs
Clear pricing from the start, with no surprise bill in your first year.
Registration Handled
We can help register your business with HMRC, so you're not working it out alone.
How Much Does Startup Accounting Cost?
Your core accounting is one fixed fee, whatever stage your business is at.
Packages start at £28 + VAT a month for sole traders and £89 + VAT a month for limited companies, with partnerships and LLPs priced around your setup. That covers your core accounting from your very first month.
As you grow, VAT registration, payroll for staff, or more detailed management reporting are added when you need them, priced separately or included in an upgraded package.
Sole Trader
- Self Assessment filing
- Bookkeeping software
- Dedicated accountant
- MTD ITSA software
- Corporation Tax & VAT filing
- Annual Accounts
- Real-time tax insights
Limited Company
- Self Assessment filing
- Bookkeeping software
- Dedicated accountant
- MTD software
- Corporation Tax & VAT filing
- Annual Accounts
- Real-time tax insights
Partnerships & LLP
- Self Assessment filing
- Bookkeeping software
- Dedicated accountant
- MTD ITSA software
- Corporation Tax & VAT filing
- Annual Accounts
- Real-time tax insights
Speak to a Startup Accountant Today
Ready to work together or interested in learning more? Get in touch with the team to start a conversation.
FAQs
- Do I Need an Accountant When I'm Just Starting Out?
Not necessarily on day one. If your income is simple and you have no employees, managing your own Self Assessment is realistic early on. Most founders bring in an accountant once things get more complex, or simply to save time.
- What Structure Should My Startup Use?
It depends on your circumstances. Sole trader is simpler to set up, while a limited company can be more tax-efficient as profits grow. We can talk you through what fits your situation.
- How Much Does Startup Accounting Cost?
Packages start at £28 + VAT a month for sole traders and £89 + VAT a month for limited companies, covering your core accounting from day one.
- Can You Help Me Register My Business?
Yes. We can register you as self-employed or help set up your limited company, so you’re not working through it alone.
- Can I Switch to Caroola Part-Way Through the Year?
Yes. No need to wait for year-end. We manage the handover with your current provider.
- Are There Any Additional Costs?
Not for your core accounting. VAT registration, bookkeeping, payroll for employees, or management accounts are priced separately and added as your business needs them.
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