Do you need accurate Accounts provided on time?

Your annual accounts, unsurprisingly, need to be undertaken every year. They essentially are a summary of your business income and outgoings. For limited companies these need to be submitted to Companies House and HMRC along with a CT600 to ensure you're paying the right tax. For sole traders and partnerships the accounts form a major part of the annual self assessment tax return. Failure to do these on time or correctly can result in some pretty hefty fines as there is an annual accounts deadline. They can also be very time consuming. Coates & Coates Accountants can take all this weight off your shoulders and ensure you are claiming the correct tax breaks. Accounting, although essential, can get in the way of you running your business. As you grow, so will your accounting workload, so why not let us take it on for you? For more information please get in touch.

So, your business is growing and is attracting ever-increasing profits. Great! However, there is a catch – one that you must take account of before it begins to hinder the success of your business. This catch is that the growth of your business also leads to the corresponding growth of your bookkeeping and accounting requirements. Such growth can take you by surprise and, perhaps, leave you feeling overwhelmed, especially when it comes to the annual accounts.

However, it is for situations like this that you can draw on the reliable and attractively-priced year end accounts services available from Coates & Coates Accountants. It is as part of such a service that we can use your bookkeeping records to prepare your annual accounts – or, as they are sometimes otherwise known, year end accounts. These accounts will then form the basis of your self-assessment tax return. Indeed, the importance of accurate annual accounts is one good reason to outsource the preparation of them to the thoroughly knowledgeable and experienced staff at Coates & Coates Accountants. Annual accounts comprise of information concerning your business which can prove very useful if, to cite just one example, you want to apply for a mortgage. We can also provide useful advice on methods of strengthening your record keeping procedures. This should further help you in managing your company's financial and tax affairs, including its cashflow.

Forget the stress of annual accounts!

Preparing your own company's year end accounts can also be highly stressful, and take up a considerable amount of time which, with the help of Coates & Coates Accountants, can be instead spent running other aspects of the business.

This, along with our attractive prices and flexible appointment times, only provide further enticing reasons for any sole trader, partnership or limited company to draw on our annual accounts preparation services.

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.

Stressed out with the paperwork?

Let us take it off your hands...

Drop off your invoices, bank statements, etc;

We do all the processing.

We can then easily prepare for you...

• Management Accounts;
• VAT Returns;
• Key Performance Indicators;
• End of Year Accounts;
• Estimated Tax Liabilities as you go along so there's no end of year surprises;

You pick up the records (neatly filed and organised!) and all the information we've agreed to provide you with. It also makes it easy for us to handle any VAT inspections.

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.

• Tax Rebates?
• Keeping Receipts?
• What can I Claim for?

We will answer all these and many more questions you may have at a FREE Initial Consultation - you can ask as many questions as you like, as it is your Free Meeting.

At your Free Session we will discuss:

• How the Tax system works under CIS, and how your Tax is calculated.
• Tell you what receipts and invoices you must keep to keep your Tax down.
• The additional claims you can make against your Tax.
• Whether you are in a Tax Repayment position or should expect a Tax Bill at the end of the year?

CIS Tax - Things to Do

• Register immediately with HMRC as a Sub-Contractor - the CIS Tax stopped is then 20%, compared with 30% if you are un-registered.
• Also, register with HMRC as self-employed within 3 months, otherwise you may pick up a £100 fine!
• Ensure you obtain each month, your monthly CIS Statements - these will show your Gross Earnings and the Tax stopped.
• Be aware if you pay any other Sub-Contractors to help you, then you automatically become a Main Contractor under the CIS Scheme.
• If you are a Main Contractor, then you must register immediately and complete monthly CIS Returns each and every month - there are automatic penalties for non- compliance or not filing monthly CIS Returns.

How we Help You

We take away the hassle and worry for you and complete the Tax side of things for you.

We make sure all documents and returns are filed on-time, and so avoid any HMRC penalties.

Using our extensive Tax knowledge, we will always look to reduce your Tax burden, and maximise any Tax Repayment position.

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.

• Is yours a new business or one which is looking to expand?
• Are you confused by the legal process of company formation?

Coates & Coates Accountants provides a Company Formation service that can incorporate your company with Companies House. Our service can take as little as 2-3 hours and you will receive the following:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Share Certificates for the share holders

Electronic filling codes for future filing at Companies House

Our fees for this service start at just £100.00 for the basic service or £125.00 for a service which includes VAT and PAYE registration as well as assistance with opening your bank account.

So whether you're just starting out or you've been going for awhile, chances are you've thought about forming your own company. It seems like the natural step in business and it starts to make everything seem real, especially so when you can start printing your stationery with you company name on it. The thing is, how do you do it? What are the costs and what are the benefits?

Coates & Coates Accountants are on hand to answer any questions you have. Don't know whether you should start a UK Limited Company or a Limited Liability Partnership? Don't fret, we've got you covered. We can advise you, based on your needs and your business, on exactly the best route to take. We'll explain everything in simple English too, so you can be confident you're being put on the right track

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.

Do you know your responsibilities as a Company Secretary?

We can help you fulfill this role and offer the following services:

• Registered office facilities;
• Maintenance of statutory registers;
• Submission of statutory documents;
• Giving notice of General Meetings;
• Drafting agendas for Company meetings;
• Preparing Minutes of Meetings;
• Completion of share transfer forms;
• Preparation of share certificates;
• Carrying out Company searches;
• Filing of Annual Return;
• Acting as Company Secretary;
• General Company Law advice;
• Advice on protection of minority interests.

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.

If you cannot measure it, you cannot manage it!

• Are you in need of periodic management accounts?
• Is your business growing?
• Is your business declining and you need to know why?
• Perhaps your bank or suppliers need regular management information?

Get in touch with Coates & Coates Accountants today to see how we can help with this.

Running a business is time-consuming as it is, without adding in the extra stress of accounting. There is so much to think about when running your company that it can make your head spin. You've got ever-changing tax rules to think about, employees' salaries, outgoings and in-goings and everything else. It can be difficult to keep track and, as your business grows, it gets harder and harder.

The question is, why do them yourself? There are much more important ways to be spending your time and Coates & Coates Accountants understand that. We can take all of your accounting woes off your hands. We'll use our expertise to ensure everything is tip top and that HMRC will be kept sweet at all times.

Coates & Coates Accountants is the perfect solution for you and your business!

At Coates & Coates Accountants, we're experts in all aspects of accounts and finance, meaning that we're ideally suited and qualified to help you manage your business accounts. Unlike other accountants, we don't believe in bamboozling you with a host of terms you don't understand and we don't believe in confusing you or your finance team.

What we do believe in is finding the best solution to your management accounts so that when its' time for you to present your annual return, you'll have no nasty surprises, you'll be in good time and you'll get a gold star from HMRC.

We're professional, efficient and knowledgeable in all areas of tax and administration and our commitment to training and our professional development means that we're prepared for all of the amendments which have been and continue to be made to the UK taxation system. Our goal is to build a strong working relationship with you and your team, to make your role as company owner as easy and hassle-free as possible.

There are many advantages to using professional services for your management accounts. Not least the time and money that you could potentially save. As you entrust your accounts to our professional services, you will enjoy the freedom of the additional time you have to concentrate on the growth of your business as well as the potential savings in tax, salaries and communication.

Furthermore, you have the peace of mind which comes from knowing that your accounts are in order and that all of your legal obligations have been met accordingly.

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.

One of the greatest stresses of owning your own business is paying your employees. At Coates & Coates, we do the hard work for you, leaving you to concentrate on more important aspects of your business.

Payroll can be tricky as it must be on time and mistake-free. At Coates & Coates, our payroll management specialists take you through all the fine details and help make payroll a breeze for your business.

We offer you:

• Processing of all basic pay details such as time sheets, salary, overtime and bonuses.
• P45-P46 starter and leaver processing.
• Tax & National Insurance calculations.
• Processing of Statutory Sick pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP).
• Attachment of earnings orders, pensions and student loans.
• Calculation of net pay.
• Full reports to summarise periodic payroll in simple terms.

We provide a payslip for each employee. These will be emailed or mailed to you for distribution.

How We Help your Business:

We have detailed knowledge of the Tax Laws and Employment Laws and so are able to provide you with help, guidance and advice, when you take on a new employee.

Coates & Coates operate an efficient payroll bureau service that is ideal for all your small business payroll needs.

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.

Who said Tax has to be taxing?

• Do you prepare and file your own self assessment?
• Are you finding your Tax Affairs confusing or simply don't have the time to manage them?
• Are you a Company Director, part of a partnership or self employed?
• If so, Coates & Coates Accountants could have the ideal solution for you!

This yearly task is essential for many people including the self-employed and company directors. It is essentially a report that includes your income and allowances. It is then sent to HMRC. They then use this information to work out how much tax you owe. Depending on your situation, these can be complicated, involve plenty of information and take up a lot of time. Not to mention the fines you'll receive if you miss the January 31 deadline.

If you miss the filing deadline by one day you will be fined £100.00!

We can take all that effort and stress away. You won't have to worry we can deal with your self-assessment with ease. The deadline can come and go and you won't have to worry a jot. It'll all be taken care of.

As you'll probably be aware, any person who has an income from self-employment or a business they own all or a part of, anyone who has an income from another source such as land or an overseas investment or another income such as an inheritance has to file an annual tax return with HM Revenue and Customs.

What you might also be aware of is that the process of filing a tax return can be complex and long winded and whatever your circumstances, you might find that you have neither the time nor the experience or confidence to manage it!

Whether yours is a short or full tax return, the prospect of filing can be extremely daunting and many find themselves putting it off, only to find themselves worried as the deadline looms. Sleepless nights and stressful days are all too common in the world of taxes.

Stop worrying and find a solution!

At Coates & Coates Accountants, we have the equipment, the knowledge and the experience to turn your tax return nightmares into a dream scenario. We've helped many people prepare and submit their annual tax return and whether yours is a one off requirement or you would like ongoing monthly accounts to satisfy your auditors, you can count on our professional and courteous services.

We're also able to offer a range of self assessment advice designed to save you and your business money going forward.

We can even liaise with HMRC on your behalf and simply forward any correspondence to you – so you can sleep easy knowing that all of your tax affairs are taken care of!

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.

VAT returns are complex, annoying and confusing at best. If you're trying to deal with VAT whilst running your business, it can feel like a long and overly complicated nightmare. Luckily for you, our fresh young team of professionals just love a good VAT return.

At Coates & Coates, we can:

• Provide advice to help you with your VAT registration
• Complete your monthly bookkeeping
• Check your bookkeeping for you when you use our free bookkeeping spreadsheet
• Complete your VAT return and submit it quarterly/monthly to HMRC

Dealing with VAT is hopelessly time consuming – time that you could better spend elsewhere. At Coates & Coates we offer an entire VAT service and we do it with a smile. We don't like to waste time with indecipherable jargon, instead we run through all the information for you and answer any questions you may have openly and directly.

Our team is ready and waiting to pick up any aspect of your VAT duties which you either don't have the time to manage or you'd rather not deal with the headache! It doesn't matter whether you're planning to register or if you have been registered for some time, we have a package to suit your needs. Our easy-going approach ensures that you won't get lost in a sea of accountancy babble, as we prefer to operate cleanly and clearly.

Please Contact Us if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, or would like a Free No-obligation Initial Consultation.