The Best Accountants For Sole Traders in County Durham

As a sole trader, you’re taxed on your profits, and you need to ensure your records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with HMRC requirements. We help you manage every aspect of your business finances with comprehensive, personalised support.

Our services for sole traders include:

Self Assessment Tax Return Preparation: We handle your tax return to ensure it’s accurate, compliant, and on time.

Tax-Efficient Expense Claims: Maximising your deductions by identifying allowable business expenses.

National Insurance and Tax Planning: Ensuring you meet your Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance contributions and minimising your tax liabilities.

Bookkeeping & Record-Keeping Support: Setting up systems to keep your business finances organised.

VAT Advice and Registration: Helping you decide whether voluntary VAT registration is beneficial for your business.

Ongoing Financial Support: Providing year-round advice to help you plan for growth and manage cash flow.

Services For Supporting Sole Traders

The Tax Faculty LLP Durham

Why Choose Us?

The Tax Faculty LLP

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Specialist, Proactive

In-House Tax Team

Free Consultations & Calls

Fixed Fees

Aftercare Included

We prefer to get to know you and your circumstances during a free consultation so that we can identify how best to assist you.

Over £225 for 30 minutes on the telephone

You will have a dedicated Tax Faculty LLP Tax Specialist to assist you with everything that you need. No bots, no online forms. We prefer the human touch.

Reviews say that they were unhappy that they were sent to an external person who simply told them to fill in an online form with figures

We aren't just accountants - we're Tax Professionals with years of experience working for HMRC and working for clients like you. We provide advice to reduce tax bills and solve complex problems.

Service is limited to filing tax returns unless you pay more fees for additional consultations which work out at over £450 per hour.

Once we've identified how best to assist you, we provide a fixed fee quote to carry our the work on your behalf. You will be safe in the knowledge that you will never pay more than this fixed fee.

If more time or advice is needed, you pay more. This leads to unexpected and high fees being paid.

Each of our clients are provided with HMRC Fee Protection Insurance, meaning that if HMRC ask any questions, we respond on your behalf - with no added fees being charged to you.

If HMRC ask questions in relation to your tax affairs - guess what? That's right, you pay an added hourly fee for any replies to be written.

Tax Advice

Professional, Award-Winning Tax Advisors and Accountants in Durham

We understand that your business is unique. That’s why we don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions. Our approach is centred around high-quality, proactive tax advice—we work closely with you to identify opportunities for tax savings, helping you plan for growth and long-term success.

What sets us apart:

Award-Winning Service – Recognised for excellence in client service and accounting expertise.

100+ 5-Star Reviews – Proven success stories from businesses just like yours.

Tailored Advice – We understand your business goals and tailor our services to match.

Frequently Asked Questions for sole Traders

Q1: Should I set up as a sole trader or a limited company?

It depends on your business goals, tax situation, and risk tolerance. A sole trader structure is simpler but may expose you to personal liability, while a limited company offers liability protection and potential tax benefits. We can help you decide which structure is best for you.

Q2: What business expenses can I claim for tax purposes?

Common expenses include office supplies, business travel, advertising, and professional fees. We ensure you claim all allowable expenses to minimise your tax bill.

Q3: Do I need to register for VAT immediately?

You must register for VAT if your business turnover exceeds £85,000 in a 12-month period. However, voluntary registration may offer benefits in certain situations. We can advise you on the best course of action.

Q4: How can I manage my business’s cash flow effectively?

Good cash flow management starts with accurate financial forecasting and regular monitoring of income and expenses. We provide tools and advice to help you stay on top of your finances.

Tax Troubles? We're here to help

We can solve your tax problems, with ex-senior expert HMRC inspectors here to help to take the stress away from your tax worries.

We do everything for you, including filing returns and giving advice that may help to reduce the amount of tax that you owe.

Our guarantee to you - You will pay the lowest amount of tax possible, while complying with the law.

Contact us free on 0800 0016 878, email info@thetaxfaculty.co.uk or fill in our handy form and on of our experts will get back to you as soon as possible.

Capital Gains Tax Expertise: The Tax Faculty LLP Managing Partner Charles Tateson Named UK Capital Gains Tax Advisor of the Year

The Finance Monthly Taxation Awards recognises the achievements of tax professionals from around the globe.

Winning such an award is no small feat. It is a reflection of hard work, extensive knowledge, and an ability to navigate the intricacies of the UK tax system.

Read more about Charles and the award here.

How We Work

Step One

We start with a completely free and confidential consultation. This can take place by way of a meeting (over the telephone, video meeting or in person) or by way of email. We get to know you, your circumstances and your requirements.

Step Two

We analyse your situation and your needs in order to identify how best we can assist you. This might involve filing tax returns on your behalf with HMRC, providing advice on reducing your tax liability now and in the future, or a combination of such work.

Step Three

Should you wish to engage us, we would provide you with a fixed fee quote for the work required to solve all of your tax worries. We then complete our work with the highest levels of professionalism, keeping you updated at every stage and taking the stress away.

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Contact Us

Contact us today on freephone 0800 0016 878 for a free consultation on all tax and accounting issues, or fill out the handy form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, you can email us at info@thetaxfaculty.co.uk or complete the handy form below.

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