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Numbers that scale with you, from MVP to Series A.

for Tech Startups

Accountancy for tech startups and SaaS — R&D tax credits, EIS/SEIS, share schemes, fundraising support, and investor-ready financials.

What you face

The bits that keep you up.

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

What we actually do.

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.

The questions we get

Answered, properly.

If yours is not here, ring us. We answer in four rings on weekdays and write back the same day on emails.

01 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.

02 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.

03 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.

Next step

Bring the messy bits. We'll quote in writing.

Twenty minutes on the phone, no obligation. We tell you the price before any work begins, and we will tell you straight if we are not the right fit.

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