Tech Startups Accounting
UK tech startups benefit from some of the most generous tax incentives in the world — including SEIS/EIS tax relief for investors, R&D Tax Relief or R&D tax credits, EMI share option schemes, and the Patent Box regime. However, navigating these reliefs requires expert guidance, and errors in claims can trigger HMRC enquiries. Startups also need proper cap table management, fundraising accounting, and burn rate analysis.
Our tech startup accounting services cover company formation and structure advice, SEIS/EIS advance assurance and compliance, R&D Tax Relief claim preparation, EMI option scheme setup and HMRC reporting, cap table management, fundraising round accounting, burn rate optimisation, and Corporation Tax returns. We help UK startups maximise available incentives while building investor-ready financial foundations.
What's Included
Comprehensive services tailored to your industry needs
Industry-Specific UK Expertise
Key UK Challenges
Complexities you face
- Obtaining and maintaining SEIS/EIS advance assurance — qualifying conditions must be met continuously
- Preparing robust R&D Tax Relief claims — HMRC scrutiny of startup claims has increased significantly
- Setting up EMI share option schemes — valuations, HMRC approval, and ongoing compliance
- Cap table management — tracking share classes, option pools, and dilution across funding rounds
- Fundraising round accounting — share premium, transaction costs, and convertible note treatment
- Cash runway management — tracking burn rate and forecasting when additional funding is needed
Tax Considerations
HMRC rules & reliefs
- SEIS — investors receive 50% income tax relief and CGT exemption on qualifying shares
- EIS — 30% income tax relief, CGT deferral relief, and loss relief on qualifying investments
- R&D Tax Relief — SME payable credit of 10% particularly valuable for pre-revenue startups
- EMI — tax-advantaged share options up to £250,000 per employee; 10% CGT on disposal
- Patent Box — 10% effective Corporation Tax rate on income from qualifying patents
- Creative industry reliefs — Video Games Tax Relief, Animation Tax Relief for qualifying studios
How We Help
Our tailored solutions
- SEIS/EIS advance assurance applications and compliance monitoring through growth stages
- R&D Tax Relief claims with qualifying cost identification and technical narrative support
- EMI scheme setup including share valuations and HMRC notification
- Cap table management and share issue documentation for funding rounds
- Monthly management accounts with burn rate analysis and cash runway forecasting
- Corporation Tax returns maximising available reliefs and brought-forward loss utilisation
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