Start your business with confidence.
Sole trader, partnership or limited company — Harrow Accountants helps you choose the right structure and handles every registration and compliance step. Whether you're just starting out or restructuring, our experienced team takes care of the paperwork while you focus on your vision.
Choose your structure: Sole Trader · Partnership · Limited Company
Set up the right way, first time
- Chartered Certified Accountants
- HMRC & Companies House registration handled
- Transparent pricing — no hidden costs
- Based in Harrow · serving clients across the UK
Simple, flexible setup for going it alone
Ideal for freelancers, consultants and small businesses looking for a straightforward structure.
What we offer
- Guidance on whether a sole trader setup suits your business model
- Registration with HMRC for self-assessment and National Insurance
- Advice on allowable expenses and record-keeping requirements
- Ongoing support with bookkeeping, tax returns and growth planning
Benefits
- Simple to set up and run
- Full control over profits and decisions
- Minimal administrative requirements
The right foundation for going into business together
Perfect for two or more individuals running a business together — as a general partnership or a limited liability partnership (LLP).
What we offer
- Advice on forming a general or limited liability partnership (LLP)
- Assistance with drafting a professional partnership agreement
- HMRC registration for each partner
- Tax planning and profit-sharing strategies
- Support with accounting, VAT and compliance
Benefits
- Shared responsibility and capital input
- Flexibility in management and decision-making
- Easier access to finance compared to sole traders
Set up a limited company, properly
Best for those looking for limited liability, tax efficiency and a professional corporate image.
What we offer
- Company name search and registration with Companies House
- Preparation of Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Appointing directors and issuing shares
- Corporation Tax registration and VAT (if applicable)
- Setup of company bank account and PAYE scheme
- Ongoing support with statutory filings, accounting and tax returns
Benefits
- Limited personal liability
- Potential tax advantages
- Enhanced credibility and access to funding
- Separation of personal and business finances
Why start your business with Harrow Accountants?
We make setting up simple: the right structure, every registration handled, and the same team supporting you as you grow.
Experienced & qualified accountants
A Chartered Certified practice with years of hands-on experience setting up businesses of every type.
Tailored advice for your business type
We recommend the structure that genuinely fits your goals — not a one-size-fits-all template.
Transparent pricing — no hidden costs
You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start. No surprises, ever.
Ongoing compliance & advisory support
We don't disappear once you're set up — we keep you compliant and help you grow.
Business setup FAQs
It depends on your goals, income, and how much liability protection you want. A sole trader setup is simplest; a partnership suits two or more people; a limited company offers limited liability and tax efficiency. We'll talk it through and recommend the structure that genuinely fits your business.
A straightforward company formation with Companies House is often completed within a day or two once we have your details. We then handle Corporation Tax registration, PAYE and VAT (if applicable) so you're fully set up and compliant.
Yes. We take care of all the necessary registrations — HMRC for self-assessment, National Insurance, Corporation Tax and VAT, and Companies House for company formation — so you don't have to deal with the paperwork.
We work on transparent, fixed pricing with no hidden costs, and the fee depends on the structure and services you need. Get in touch and we'll give you a clear quote upfront.
Not at all. We're based in Harrow (Stanmore, HA7) and work with plenty of local businesses, but we set up and support clients right across the UK, in person and remotely.
Yes. Whether you're moving from sole trader to limited company or restructuring a partnership, we'll advise on the best route and handle the transition and registrations for you.
Let us handle the paperwork — you focus on your vision
Talk to Harrow Accountants about setting up your sole trader business, partnership or limited company the right way.
Based in Harrow · Serving clients across the UK · Stanmore, HA7 1FW