Numbers that scale with you, from MVP to Series A.
Accountancy for tech startups and SaaS — R&D tax credits, EIS/SEIS, share schemes, fundraising support, and investor-ready financials.
What you face
- R&D Tax Credits — what qualifies and how to claim
- EIS / SEIS approval and ongoing compliance
- Founder share structure and EMI option schemes
- Investor-ready monthly management accounts
- Cap table management and share dilution modelling
- Cash runway forecasting
How we help
- R&D Tax Credit claims (SME and RDEC)
- SEIS and EIS Advance Assurance and Compliance Statements
- EMI option scheme setup and HMRC valuations
- Monthly investor packs (P&L, cash flow, ARR/MRR, runway)
- Due diligence support for funding rounds
- International tax for cross-border SaaS revenue
Tech startups have unique tax opportunities — R&D credits, SEIS/EIS, EMI options — and unique tax risks (international revenue, share-based compensation, intercompany pricing). Generic accountants miss the wins and trip on the risks.
We work with seed-stage to Series A startups, mostly in SaaS, fintech, and AI. We’ll set you up for the tax wins early, prepare investor-ready financials, run R&D claims, manage your cap table, and give your founders proper financial reporting that holds up in due diligence.
Common questions
How much can I claim in R&D Tax Credits?
For loss-making SMEs in qualifying sectors, claims are now worth around 18.6% of qualifying R&D spend in cash, post April 2024 changes. For profit-making companies, the saving is around 21.5%. We typically save tech startups £20–£100k+ in their first claim.
What's the difference between SEIS and EIS?
SEIS is for very early-stage companies (under 2 years, under £250k investment, under 25 employees) and gives investors 50% income tax relief. EIS is for slightly more developed companies and gives 30% income tax relief. Most startups raise SEIS first then EIS. We handle Advance Assurance and ongoing compliance.
When should I set up an EMI option scheme?
As soon as you start hiring senior people who you want to share in the upside. EMI is the most tax-efficient share scheme in the world for qualifying companies. We handle the share scheme rules, the HMRC valuation, and the annual EMI returns.