Accountants for Startups
& New Businesses in Chester
Launch your new venture with total confidence. Our ACCA-regulated team provides expert company formations, proactive tax structuring, and complete HMRC registration. We lay the financial groundwork so you can focus entirely on growing your new business.
Accounting Solutions for Chester Startups
Setting up a business correctly from day one is the most profitable decision you can make. We prevent costly structural mistakes and ensure your new venture is fully compliant with Companies House and HMRC right out of the gate.
Company Formations
Official UK company incorporation setups, bespoke Articles of Association, share structures, and best-practice tax advice tailored to your long-term business goals.
- ✓ Bespoke Articles of Association & share allocations
- ✓ Optimal share structure advice for directors & investors
- ✓ Fast, digital Companies House incorporation & certificate
- ✓ Expert guidance on startup tax deductions & expenses
Complete HMRC Compliance
Immediate HMRC registrations for Corporation Tax, VAT, and PAYE to ensure your new business operates legally and avoids costly early filing or setup penalties.
- ✓ Corporation Tax registration & UTR setup
- ✓ MTD-compliant VAT registration & scheme selection
- ✓ PAYE Employer & Director payroll registration
- ✓ Total avoidance of HMRC late registration penalties
Core Secretarial & Privacy
Protect your personal residential address from appearing on the public Companies House register while maintaining full statutory governance and compliance.
- ✓ Director service address & residential privacy protection
- ✓ Annual Confirmation Statement (CS01) filing management
- ✓ Access to secure virtual registered office address services
- ✓ Ongoing statutory register maintenance
Transparent Company Formation & HMRC Setup Fees
Start your venture on the right foot with flawless legal paperwork, structural guidance, and zero hidden costs.
Standalone Limited Company Formation
Complete incorporation setup including standard share structure, articles of association, initial director tax advice, and the mandatory £100 Companies House digital incorporation fee.
Property SPV Setup
Tailored Limited Company formation specifically engineered for property investors, configured with the exact SIC codes required by specialist buy-to-let mortgage lenders.
HMRC Scheme Registrations
Standalone setup and registration for individual tax schemes including VAT Registration, PAYE Employer Schemes, or CIS Subcontractor Schemes.
*Note: Company Secretarial services cover filing management. The standard Companies House CS01 digital filing fee of £50 is recharged separately at cost.
Ready to Launch Your Business in Chester?
The right accounting package depends entirely on your legal business structure. We offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing to match your exact entity type. Choose your path below to view our dedicated packages.
Startup Pricing Guarantee: Flat Rates — No VAT Charged On Our Fees
✓ Preserve Launch Capital: Phillips & Co does not add 20% VAT to client fees. Every pound saved in initial accounting fees stays directly in your startup’s bank account — saving new business owners 20% out-of-pocket compared to VAT-registered accountancy practices.
Starting As A Sole Trader?
Perfect for freelancers, sole proprietors, contractors, and tradespeople who want absolute simplicity and low overheads as they begin trading.
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Fixed Fees From £55/Month (No VAT)
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Annual Accounts preparation & HMRC Self-Assessment filing
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) software setup & guidance
Forming A Limited Company?
Built for ambitious founders who want to protect their personal assets, optimise corporate tax efficiency, and scale their new business.
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Company Formation Discounted to £200
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Monthly Limited Company packages from £95/Month (No VAT)
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Year-end statutory accounts, Corporation Tax (CT600) & Director SA100
Ready to Launch Your Business in Chester?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our ACCA-regulated team. We’ll help you choose the right business structure, handle your HMRC registrations, and set up your fixed-fee accounting so you can trade with total confidence from day one.