Accountants in Harrow, Trusted Accounting Experts

We offer a full suite of accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals and businesses based in Harrow. These include:

• Self-assessment tax returns for landlords, contractors, and sole traders

• Bookkeeping and cloud accounting with platforms like Xero and TaxCalc

• VAT returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance

• Payroll processing, including RTI submissions and pension reporting

• Limited company accounts and Corporation Tax filings

• Capital Gains Tax reporting for residential property sales

• Business start-up advice, including company formation and tax registration

• R&D tax credit claims for innovative businesses operating in or around Harrow

Our goal is to provide expert financial support without the jargon, whether you're a small retailer in Harrow Town Centre, a freelancer in West Harrow, or a growing eCommerce brand working remotely.

Absolutely. In fact, we specialise in helping Harrow-based startups and self-employed professionals get off to the right start. Whether you're registering as a sole trader, launching a limited company, or navigating your first tax return—we'll guide you through every step.

Our services for new businesses and freelancers include:

• Choosing the right business structure (sole trader vs. limited company)

• Registering with HMRC and Companies House

• Setting up cloud-based bookkeeping tools for easy expense tracking

• Budgeting and cash flow planning

• Quarterly check-ins to ensure you’re on track and tax-ready

We understand that every new venture in Harrow comes with its own challenges, and we’re here to help you avoid costly mistakes while focusing on growth.

Switching to Accounting People is simple—and we’ll manage the entire process for you. Once you give us permission, we’ll:

1. Contact your existing accountant to request a professional handover

2. Retrieve your financial records, including bookkeeping, payroll, and year-end accounts

3. Transfer everything securely to our systems (we’ll handle Xero migrations if needed)

4. Assign a dedicated client manager who understands your business goals

5. Review your current tax position to identify opportunities or issues

There’s no downtime, no awkward conversations, and no disruption to your business. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way and ensure a seamless transition.

Yes, we’re MTD-compliant and fully equipped to help Harrow clients meet their obligations under HMRC’s Making Tax Digital initiative. Whether you’re VAT-registered or preparing for MTD for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA), we can:

• Set you up with compliant cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, TaxCalc)

• File digital VAT returns on your behalf

• Monitor submission deadlines and ensure you're always up to date

• Provide quarterly digital reports and alerts for record-keeping

• Train you or your staff on how to use MTD tools efficiently

We’ve supported dozens of Harrow-based sole traders and limited companies through the MTD transition. Our approach ensures full compliance without adding to your workload.

Yes. We regularly help Harrow clients who’ve fallen behind on filings. Whether it’s a missed VAT return, late self-assessment, or Companies House fine, we’ll handle the clean-up, communicate with HMRC, and help reduce penalties wherever possible.

Yes, we specialise in landlord tax services. Whether you have one buy-to-let property or a portfolio across Harrow and nearby boroughs, we can help with:

• Rental income tax

• Mortgage interest relief

• Capital Gains Tax planning

• HMRC reporting for non-resident landlords

• Tax planning for transferring property to family members

Starting a business in Harrow involves:

1. Choosing the right structure (sole trader, limited company, partnership)

2. Registering with HMRC and Companies House

3. Setting up a business bank account

4. Getting insured and staying compliant

5. Tracking income and expenses correctly from day one

We offer start-up bundles that include business registration, tax setup, cloud software, and your first year’s accounts.

Yes, we work with Harrow-based businesses that trade internationally and non-UK residents who own UK property or companies. We handle double taxation, NRLS registration, and HMRC compliance for overseas clients.