Chartered certified accountants, independent financial advisers and registered auditors

DUMFRIES OFFICE: 33/34 Galloway Street, Dumfries DG2 7TN
Tel: 01387 257322
Fax: 01387 269359
galloway@aceggleton.co.uk

ANNAN OFFICE: 5 Bruce Street, Annan DG12 5AB
Tel: 01461 204121
Fax: 01461 202579
bruce@aceggleton.co.uk

• The initial consultation for any potential client is free. Please Contact us for an appointment.

• You enter no obligation by doing so and the initial discussion alone will often reveal, or help you identify, those matters that need attention.

• Your first meeting gives you the opportunity to raise concerns and ask questions, to which you will receive explanations and answers in plain language. Many clients, particularly those starting a business, find this to be useful and re-assuring.

New Business and Start-ups

Carrying on business on your own, in partnership or through a limited company is difficult, with many matters to consider.

You will find that a thorough discussion at the outset resolves many concerns, ensures that your affairs are structured to best advantage and puts your mind at rest.

• See our guides to self employment and limited companies.

Taxation, VAT, PAYE, and the Companies Acts contain many traps for the unwary.

• See our taxation & vat page

Proper books and records need to be maintained. Instruction is almost invariably required at the outset as to which are necessary and appropriate for the particular activity.

We have for you a range of tried and tested, sensible routines to enable us to prepare your accounts with the minimum of difficulty each year and which help you to comply with your obligations to the Revenue and Customs & Excise (should VAT be in point).

• See our Accounting & Audit page

Proposed transactions, particularly those involving limited companies, partnerships, property, and the buying and selling of businesses, often need to be structured carefully so as to avoid needless tax difficulties and provide maximum flexibility in the future.

We recommend proper advice beforehand to ensure that no tax implication is overlooked, whether VAT, capital gains or income tax, inheritance tax or stamp duty land tax - there is no substitute for proper consideration of a transaction beforehand.