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The Transition from Sole Trader to Limited Company

Client Profile

A Sole Trader of 7 years was reluctant to transitioning to Limited Company.

The Challenge

The client has been a sole trader for many years and was unsure if transitioning to a LTD company was the best step for their business.

The Harrison Approach

Harrison’s Accountancy consulted with the client. We explained the advantages and disadvantages, we reviewed the business and its profits and informed the client of their options.

‘’I always thought LTD companies are for big businesses with many employees but that wasn’t true, going limited was the best choice for me and my business, after many years of paying higher tax as a sole trader my new LTD company saved me a lot of money which I can reinvest back into the business. I only wish I understood it better and did it earlier’’

Kaz

Limited Company Client

The Result

The Transition from Sole Trader to Limited Company

Client Profile

A Car Repair Technician in Devon had errors in his self assessment and incorrect tax codes.

The Challenge

The client had an unpleasant experience with a previous accountant which left him with errors in his self assessment, incorrect tax code and no knowledge on what to do next.

The Harrison Approach

Harrison’s made things easy. We explained his tax position and the previous errors made due to the lack of understanding of the motor trade and helped with the tax return and application to change the tax code.

‘’I thought I was doing the right thing by getting an accountant to handle my books, unfortunately the person I chose was clueless about my job which left me having to pay additional tax and complete self assessments which I didn’t know anything about. Harrison’s explained it all and helped to fix the previous errors. I trust their advice and I can keep doing my job without having to worry as Harrison’s will handle it all it with great professionalism and attention to detail’’

James

Limited Company Client

The Result

Being there for the client & giving value

Client Profile

A TV Producer based in Manchester taking the first step to self-employment

The Challenge

The client hadn't worked on a self-employed basis before and was worried that it would be complicated and they would be alone

The Harrison Approach

Harrison’s explained things in plain English and were around for the client, giving advice and making the client feel at ease.

‘’I’m a freelance Series Producer based in Manchester and was introduced to Harrisons via someone that I met on one of my productions a few years ago. It was the best introduction I ever had as I was about to take the first step in becoming Schedule D, so it was a scary moment especially knowing I’d have to deal with my own tax. Harrison’s have been an absoulte pleasure to deal with especially Kenny and Kate, they are always on the end of the phone, for advice, to sort out any problem or query, and they make doing my taxes a breeze especially as someone who is super busy and taking charge of my life admin can be challenging. I really cannot thank Kenny and Kate enough or Harrison’s as I now don’t worry about my taxes as I know they are in good hands and not only that but they save me money. Harrison’s are worth their weight in gold’’

Eloise

Sole Trader Client

The Result

Setting up a limited company

Client Profile

- An Ex pharma industry executive wanted to set up his own consultancy and had to deal with clients across the globe and outside UK/EU as well as within UK/EU

The Challenge

the client was totally unfamiliar with the nuances and tax implications of running a UK based Ltd company and especially one that had its main revenue sources come from clients outside of the UK/EU. The client also is notoriously ``science focused`` and while an expert in his academic field, his self acknowledged administration skills, paperwork, attention to financial details left something to be desired, to say the least

The Harrison Approach

Harrisons's injected a much needed dose of simplicity and a tincture of confidence into the client and helped him set up his Ltd Company along with developing a rapid understanding of what he wanted to achieve and in some cases helping the client clarify in his own mind what he wanted to achieve or advise on the actual reality of what could be achieved versus his lofty ambitions. Harrisons effectively functioned as his ``virtual back office`` and allowed him to focus on where his strengths lie i.e. the science of state of the art oncology medicine and the communication of that to medical professionals, whilst Harrison's took care of the effective stewardship of the various cash flows and timeline vagaries incumbent upon all businesses that operate globally. During this time, the client was also managing the impending passing of his wife and all the challenges brought by that and Harrisons were there seamlessly and without addition of extra complications such that the client could effectively focus on family, business and post her passing to a re-adjustment to his new life

“The team at Harrisons are very family oriented and the staff and team are viewed as family and not just “staff”  and it is this ethos that sets Harrisons apart from other accountants.   I view Kenny and the team as “business advisors” and not simply bean counters.   Harrisons and their holistic approach to their clients’ business as a whole and not just having a financial focus allows them to not just underwrite the money side but instead to fully understand and underpin the wider business whilst providing useful ideas and suggestions to the client as to areas they might want to consider.   Harrisons are more than just “accountants”  and are better thought of as a partner you can count on when it counts and one who will add a valuable external perspective to any business, be it a small limited company to a much larger corporation”

Dr Jim

Limited Company Client

The Result

Supporting the client as an individual and business

Client Profile

Chris is a freelance video editor and post-production professional based in Kent, working primarily in TV production. He edits episodic reality series and compilation content for major UK production companies, collaborating remotely with producers, directors, and online editors across the country.

The Challenge

Having spent years as a self-employed sole trader before incorporating, Chris was no stranger to freelance life — but transitioning back from a limited company while simultaneously restructuring his personal and business tax affairs proved far more complex than simply reversing course. With debt to navigate, HMRC obligations to untangle, and the pressure of keeping his freelance career moving, the process coincided with a difficult period personally - one that made having the right support around him all the more important.

The Harrison Approach

Harrisons have supported Chris across every stage of his career over the past 12 years, from his early days going freelance, through incorporating as a limited company, and then guiding him back through a complex transition to sole trader status. When things got tough, Kenny and the team went far beyond the numbers. They checked in on Chris personally, made sure he was okay, and provided a level of human care that you simply don't expect from an accountancy firm.

Chris came through a genuinely difficult period,  professionally and personally, with his affairs in order and his career on solid ground. Twelve years on, he remains a Harrisons client, and what started as a professional relationship has become something much more than that.

 

“I’ve been with Kenny and the team for 12 years now, which tells you everything really. The transition back from my limited company, with everything else going on in my life at the time, was incredibly hard — not just financially but personally too. My mental health took a real hit, and what struck me was that Kenny and the team actually checked in on me as a person, not just as a client. That’s not something you expect from your accountants, but that’s who they are. They were there every step of the way, always had time for me, and I always get to speak to a real person when I need one. Absolute legends“

Chris

Individual & Limited Company Client

The Result

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