Startup Accountant, Torquay
Get your new business set up properly, from the start.
Most new business owners in Torquay spend the first year guessing — wrong structure, missed registrations, unexpected tax bills. Daniel is an ACCA-qualified accountant with 20 years of cross-sector experience who sets startups up correctly from day one. Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront, no hourly surprises, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Company formation and HMRC registration handled for you
- Know your tax position from the first month of trading
- Cloud bookkeeping in Xero — no shoebox of receipts required
- Fixed monthly fee so the cost is predictable as you grow
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
No Clue Going In, Clear Coming Out
“Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear”
★★★★★
Rates Better Than Other Accountants
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
★★★★★
Turned Everything Around Very Quickly
“Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout. He understood exactly what the lender required, turned everything around very quickly without cutting corners.”
★★★★★
Never Have to Worry About It
“Professional service. This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well.”
Sound familiar?
Starting a business is hard enough without the accounting.
Most people starting a business in Torquay spend weeks trying to work out whether to go limited or sole trader, what to register for, and when the first filing deadlines actually are. By the time they have an answer, something has usually already been missed. The compliance side of a new business is not complicated if you know what you are doing — but it is surprisingly easy to get wrong if you do not.
- Not sure whether to go limited or stay sole trader
- No bookkeeping system in place and records already falling behind
- No idea what your first-year tax bill will look like or when it is due
What a clean start looks like
Get the structure right, the registrations done, and the books running from day one. The compliance side becomes predictable, and you have a clear picture of your tax position well before any deadline lands.
- Right business structure chosen and company formed or HMRC registration completed
- Xero set up with bank feeds connected — books current from the first transaction
- Tax liability visible months in advance, not days before the deadline
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront — no unexpected bills as the year progresses
What new clients say after getting started
From sole traders filing their first return to limited companies hitting the ground running — here is what getting set up properly feels like.
Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear, couldn’t recommend him enough, thank you again.
Huge thanks to Daniel for helping ourselves with our taxes! Being self employed means we all have to do this ourselves which is just not possible on top of our work load. Thanks again! We will be using you again!
Everything a new business needs to start right
From the first registration to the first year-end, the compliance side is covered — and you know your numbers from month one.
Company Formation and Registration
Your limited company is registered at Companies House, your HMRC registrations are handled, and your registered office and confirmation statement obligations are set up correctly. You start trading with everything in order, not playing catch-up. VAT registration is arranged if and when the threshold makes it relevant.
Included as standardCloud Bookkeeping from Day One
Xero is set up with your bank feeds connected so transactions are categorised as they happen, not six months later in a panic. Your records are MTD-ready and you can see where the business stands at any point. No spreadsheets, no shoeboxes, no end-of-year scramble.
Xero Bronze PartnerYear-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Your statutory accounts and CT600 return are prepared and filed accurately, with your tax liability calculated and explained well before the payment deadline. For sole traders, your Self Assessment return is included. You will not be surprised by a bill you were not expecting.
Filed accurately and on timeConsistently rated five stars across every engagement
Sole traders, limited companies and contractors across Devon — different businesses, the same experience of clear communication and work done properly.
Explained Every Detail to Finalise Accounts
“Absolutely recommend Daniel for all and any accounts related matter. Would use his expertise again. He is the most amazing person, very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts. A huge thank you Daniel.”
Insight That Helped Save Real Money
“Daniel was very helpful with my books and tax return. He offered great advise and insight in how to manage my books better and more efficiently. His knowledge in tax law and what can be used for expenses really helped with saving money where I could.”
Quick, Efficient and Friendly Throughout
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
Why Torquay startups choose Daniel
There are plenty of accountants who will file your returns. Fewer who will help you structure things correctly from the start and stay responsive as things change.
Gets your structure right first time
Choosing between sole trader and limited company is not just a paperwork question — it affects your tax, your liability and your options as you grow. Daniel has worked across airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment, so he has seen how poor early decisions compound over time. You get an honest recommendation based on your actual circumstances, not a generic answer.
Questions answered the day you ask
Starting a business throws up questions constantly — deadlines, registrations, expenses, whether something counts as a cost. DG Accountancy is known for fast replies and direct communication. You will not wait days for a simple answer or be passed between people who do not know your situation.
Plain English, not accounting jargon
Most new business owners are not accountants — and they should not have to become one. Daniel explains your obligations, your numbers and your options in language that makes sense, so you understand what is happening rather than just trusting that someone else does. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
Up and running in four steps.
From the first conversation to fully onboarded and compliant, most new clients are set up within a week. Here is how it works.
Book a free discovery call
We will talk through your business idea or early-stage setup, what you need to register for, and what an accountant should be doing for you at this stage. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether we are the right fit.
Get your fixed-fee quote
You will receive a clear, written quote tailored to your business structure and the services you need. Everything is agreed upfront — no hourly rates, no surprises later as your business develops.
Onboarding and cloud setup
Your Xero account is set up with bank feeds connected, any company formation or HMRC registrations are handled, and we collect everything we need from you. Most clients are fully onboarded within a week.
Compliance handled, you focus forward
Your filing obligations run on schedule, your books are current, and your tax position is visible month to month. When questions come up — and they will — you get a prompt, plain-English answer. The accounting side stops being something you have to think about.
“Professional service. This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well. I am a very happy customer.”
Things new business owners usually ask
Should I register as a sole trader or set up a limited company?
It depends on your expected profit, your appetite for administrative overhead, and your plans for the business. As a rough guide, limited company status tends to become more tax-efficient once profits exceed around £30,000 to £35,000 per year — but there are other factors, including liability protection and future investment, that affect the right answer for your situation. The discovery call is the right place to work through this properly before you commit either way.
What does startup accounting actually cost, and what is included?
Limited company packages start from £79 per month, with 50% off for the first three months. Sole trader packages start from £41 per month on the same promotional basis. Company formation is included in the limited company packages, as are year-end accounts, Corporation Tax and Self Assessment. VAT filing and payroll are included from the Operate tier upwards. All fees are fixed and agreed in writing before anything starts — no hourly rates, no invoice you were not expecting.
My books are already in a mess — can you still help?
Yes, and it is not unusual. Many new clients arrive with records that have not been touched for several months, or with transactions sitting unreconciled in a spreadsheet. Catch-up bookkeeping is quoted separately and transparently before work begins, so you know the cost upfront. Once the backlog is cleared, ongoing bookkeeping keeps things current from that point forward.
Is there a long-term contract I have to sign?
No. There is no minimum term beyond the initial three months (which covers the discounted onboarding period). After that, you are on a rolling monthly arrangement. If it is not working for any reason, you leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing further owed. The aim is that you stay because the service is worth it, not because leaving is difficult.
Do I need to worry about Making Tax Digital as a new business?
MTD for VAT already applies to VAT-registered businesses, so if you register for VAT — either voluntarily or because you cross the threshold — your bookkeeping needs to be MTD-compatible from the outset. Xero handles this automatically, so it is not something you need to manage separately. MTD for Income Tax is being phased in for sole traders and landlords from April 2026 onwards, and clients on ongoing packages will be ready well in advance.
How soon will I know what my first tax bill is going to be?
With current bookkeeping in Xero and quarterly reviews built into most packages, your projected Corporation Tax or Income Tax liability is visible throughout the year rather than only at year-end. That means you can set money aside as you go rather than receiving a bill you were not expecting. For limited companies on the Operate tier and above, an annual tax review is included as standard.
Start your business with the books already in order.
A free discovery call, a fixed-fee quote, and onboarding within a week. Your compliance is handled from day one — no gaps, no guesswork, no surprise bills.