Hollingsworth & Co Ltd

Business Start-Up

Starting a business is a really exciting time, but we know it is also a very busy time.

You will no doubt have your plans in place and the drive to succeed, but you may not be aware of all the financial aspects involved.

We can help you throughout your journey, looking at:

  • Forming your company – deciding your company type is important, our team will help decide whether a sole trader, partnership or limited company is best for you. We will consider and advise the taxes and liabilities you may owe before making this decision
  • Make sure you are set-up and registered with HMRC for all the right things, such as VAT and Payroll
  • Help set-up your business bank account
  • Company secretarial duties
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Self assessment

Our staff can make sure you maximise your exemptions while demystifying the complex world of capital gains tax, whether you're considering investments, a second home, or another asset.

Corporation tax

Every year, corporation tax rates and reliefs vary, so we make sure we can offer all the necessary assistance and advice when examining potential exemptions, allowances, and deductions.  In order to make sure you are in compliance and avoid fines, we will carefully evaluate and produce corporate tax filings.  

Capital gains tax

Whether you're considering investments, a second home, or another item, our staff can make sure you maximise your exemptions while demystifying the complex world of capital gains tax.

Personal tax planning

We can help walk you through the complicated subject of personal taxation, we are aware that it can be challenging to grasp, therefore we support you every step of the way. By developing a tax planning approach that works for your tax situation and helps ensure you pay the least amount of tax, we eliminate the time and worry involved. Our staff will provide guidance on when payments are due in addition to what paperwork must be submitted and returned in order to maintain compliance.

Hollingsworth & Co Ltd provide the following key services.

Tax

Tax advice made easy and relevant to businesses and individuals, not matter how complex.

VAT

VAT does not have to be complex, we make it simple and ensure you don't pay more than you need to.

Audits

Our team will keep you complaint and in-line by reviewing and assessing your accounts and records.

Payroll

We will ensure that your payroll service is efficient, accurate and timely - meaning you have one less thing to worry about.

Accounting

Whether it is bookkeeping, management accounts or any other aspect of accounting we can help.

Business Start-Up

Our team will work with you through every step of the way on starting up your new business.

Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital (MTD) will affect most businesses by changing how business records are kept and how tax information is sent to HMRC.

Bookkeeping

Our bookkeeping service encompasses a comprehensive range of tasks, tailored to suit your business needs.

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Read article
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Following the reduction in the Bank of England base rate, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that their interest rates will be reduced accordingly.

Read article
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Reforms to homebuying coming

The government announced major plans last week to modernise the house buying and selling process. The reforms centre on digitalising and making property and identity data available electronically. This will allow mortgage companies and surveyors to have information within easy reach.

Read article
February 10, 2025
Base rate cut to 4.5%

The Bank of England reduced their base rate to 4.5% last week, as had been widely expected in the days leading up to the decision.

Read article
February 6, 2025
Reforms to pensions proposed in order to drive growth

The Prime Minister and Chancellor met with business leaders last week and unveiled proposals to give occupational defined pension schemes more flexibility.

Read article
February 5, 2025
Is cash still king?

The new economic secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, has said that there are no plans to regulate businesses, whether big or small, to compel them to accept cash.

Read article
February 3, 2025
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered a speech last week that served as an update on the government’s plans for delivering economic growth.

Read article
January 31, 2025
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