FREE MUST-READ ACCOUNTING HANDBOOK FOR UK COMPANY OWNERS...

Everything You Need to Know About Accounting for Your UK Company, Staying Compliant, and Building Solid Financial Foundations - From Day One.

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  • The four business structures available in the UK and which protect your income, limit your liability, and minimise your tax bills

  • Exactly when and how to register with HMRC - and the deadlines that trigger penalties if you miss them

  • When VAT registration becomes compulsory, when it's worth doing voluntarily, and what the Making Tax Digital rules mean for you

  • How income tax, corporation tax, and National Insurance actually work for your business structure - in plain English, not accountant-speak

  • The smart cash flow planning strategies every business owner needs, so you can pay yourself properly, cover your overheads, and meet your tax bills - with no nasty surprises

  • How to set up bookkeeping and accounting records that make HMRC happy - and give you the financial clarity to make better business decisions

  • The insurance policies you must have by law - and the ones that could save your business if the worst happens

  • Where to find funding and financing for your ventures - from bank loans to business angels and everything in between

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Hi, I'm Steph Rickaby...

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Steph Rickaby FCCA

I'm a Chartered Certified Accountant, the founder of Sunflower Accounts Ltd, and the creator of this guide for UK company owners who want to build their business on solid financial and legal foundations, without overpaying HMRC or making expensive early mistakes.

Clients come to Sunflower because they want an accounting partner who supports them to build a profitable, sustainable business. Together, we turn their numbers into a clear roadmap for time, mind, and money freedom.

And for you, that journey begins right here...

I've distilled over 30 years of real-world financial growth experience into straightforward, practical guidance you can actually use - covering everything from choosing your legal structure to setting up your first accounting system and understanding your tax obligations.

The right foundation protects your profit, keeps you compliant, and gives you the confidence that your business is structured the right way - for everyone.

Avoid the costly accounting and compliance mistakes many new business owners inadvertently make…

Download Your FREE Company Directors' Accounting Handbook Now...

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