Fixed-fee accounting and tax support for independent architects and small architectural practices, whether you work as a sole practitioner or through your own limited company, covering annual accounts, VAT and Making Tax Digital, UK-wide.
Running an independent architectural practice means balancing design work, site visits and client relationships with RIBA and ARB obligations and the accounts. We work with sole practitioners and small architectural practices at every stage, from your first commission through to building a studio with staff, keeping your professional indemnity insurance, RIBA and ARB fees, software subscriptions and site-visit mileage properly accounted for, so your records are accurate and your tax bill is never a surprise.
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We prepare and submit your personal self assessment tax return, bringing together income from your practice, consultancy fees and any employed work into one accurate return, filed well ahead of the January deadline.
We keep your practice records up to date, reconciling project-stage invoices, retentions, software subscriptions and site-visit mileage so your accounts and tax return are always built on accurate, current figures.
Thinking of moving from sole practitioner to a limited company, or taking on a business partner? We advise on whether a sole trader, limited company or LLP structure suits your plans, and handle the registrations involved.
We prepare and submit your quarterly VAT returns, advise on which scheme suits your practice, and keep you compliant with Making Tax Digital for VAT as your fee income grows.
From CAD and BIM software subscriptions to RIBA and ARB membership fees, professional indemnity insurance and site-visit mileage, we make sure you claim everything you are entitled to.
If you take on an architectural assistant, technologist or admin support, we run your payroll so PAYE and National Insurance are calculated and reported correctly and on time.
We offer fixed-fee packages whether you work as a sole trader or through your own limited company. Each package covers the core compliance work below, with optional extras you can add as needed.
Self Employed
Optional
Limited Company
Optional
Limited Company
Optional
Limited Company
Optional
All packages are guide prices, excluding VAT. Your exact fee depends on your turnover, transaction volume and the level of support you need — request a quote for a price tailored to you.
Straightforward answers to the questions we’re asked most.
Many architects start out as sole practitioners for simplicity. A limited company can become more tax-efficient once your fee income grows or you plan to take on staff and expand your studio. Some practices also consider an LLP where there is more than one principal. We talk through the tax and administrative differences based on your circumstances.
Architectural services do not qualify for a VAT exemption, so you must register once your taxable turnover in any rolling 12-month period exceeds £90,000, though many practices choose to register earlier. We advise on whether the VAT flat rate or standard scheme suits your fee structure, and handle your quarterly returns under Making Tax Digital for VAT.
Common allowable expenses include RIBA and ARB registration fees, professional indemnity insurance, CAD and BIM software subscriptions, studio or office costs, site-visit mileage, printing and models, and CPD course costs. We help you keep accurate records and claim what you are entitled to.
CIS generally applies to payments for construction work rather than professional design services, so most architectural fees fall outside it. Where your practice takes on contract administration or site inspection work tied to construction payments, we review your specific contracts to confirm whether CIS registration is needed.
Project income arriving in stages can create uneven cash flow between concept design and construction phases. We help you build a simple forecast around your typical project pipeline, so you can plan for tax payments and quieter periods with confidence.
HMRC allows a fixed mileage rate for business journeys in your own vehicle. We show you a simple way to log site visits and client meetings as you go, so the figures are accurate and ready for your tax return at year end.
Tell us about your circumstances and we’ll come back to you with clear next steps, typically the same working day. Our support is available in person, by phone, email or a virtual video meeting, whichever suits you best.