Starting your own business is exciting—but daunting without expert financial guidance. At Melon Accountants, we support UK startups with getting through the early-stage decisions with professional guidance in accounting, compliance, tax planning, and business setup.
From choosing the most appropriate legal structure (sole trader or limited company) to being enrolled with HMRC, putting a bookkeeping system in place and preparing for VAT or payroll, we‘re here to guide you every step of the way. Our Chartered Tax Advisers and small business specialists offer advice that is individually crafted to your goals, avoiding costly mistakes and ensuring day one compliance.
Whether you are launching an online business, technology business, or service business, our startup support packages give you everything you need to get off to a good start and grow wisely.
* Easy company formation and HMRC setup
* Routine tax, bookkeeping, and payroll help
* Proactive advice on business structure and tax efficiency
* Systems and tools to keep track of income and outgoings from day one
* Stress-free assurance you‘re thoroughly compliant
* New business owners and entrepreneurs
* Freelancers and sole traders becoming limited companies
* Online retailers, creatives, and service-based start-ups
* Anyone starting a UK business
* Business owners who need accounting systems from day one
Company formation (Ltd or sole trader registration)
HMRC registration for Corporation Tax, PAYE, VAT (if needed)
Setup of accounting and bookkeeping systems (e.g. Xero or QuickBooks)
Basic tax planning and structure advice
Ongoing support for monthly, quarterly, or annual filing needs
Add-on services like payroll, VAT returns, and forecasting
Corporation Tax registration: within 3 months of starting VAT registration: once turnover exceeds £90,000 Self-assessment: register by 5th October if applicable First accounts and confirmation statement: within 9–12 months (Ltd)
Director and shareholder ID
Business plan or outline
Address and business activity information
HMRC login (if already registered)
Bank account details (for setup support)
Explore examples of how we’ve made tax returns simpler and more accurate.
✅ Freelancer Transitioning to Ltd Company
A freelance web developer reached the VAT threshold and wanted to form a limited company. We advised on structure, helped with Companies House and HMRC registration, and managed the transition.
✅ E-commerce Startup Preparing for Rapid Growth
An Amazon seller needed help with VAT, inventory accounting, and scaling. We supported their systems setup and advised on tax strategy as they expanded across the UK and EU.
Have a query about our services, pricing, or how we work? We’ve compiled the most common questions our clients ask — all in one place. If you still need help, don’t hesitate to reach out directly.
Our head office is in London, but we serve clients across the UK through cloud-based accounting platforms.
We work with leading cloud accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks.
Yes, we provide tailored accounting and tax services for a range of industries including construction, hospitality, healthcare, property, and startups. Our sector-specific expertise ensures advice that fits your business.
You can contact us via phone at 020 3950 8470, email at info@melonaccountants.co.uk, or through our website’s contact form.
Our bookkeeping services encompass data entry, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable management, financial reporting, and VAT returns.
We manage real-time information (RTI) PAYE filing, email payslips to employees and employers, provide payroll cost analysis, advise on payroll-related issues, report to your auto-enrolment pension provider, and assist with auto-enrolment correspondence
Yes, we provide on-demand virtual finance director services to help businesses get the financial expertise they need without the cost of hiring a full-time CFO.
Certainly. We offer company formation and secretarial services, including advice on business structures, maintaining company registers, Companies House filings, and planning regarding different business entities.
Our head office is in London, but we serve clients across the UK through cloud-based accounting platforms.
We work with leading cloud accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks.
Yes, we provide tailored accounting and tax services for a range of industries including construction, hospitality, healthcare, property, and startups. Our sector-specific expertise ensures advice that fits your business.
You can contact us via phone at 020 3950 8470, email at info@melonaccountants.co.uk, or through our website’s contact form.
