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Business Start-up Advice

Structure, registrations and set-up for new businesses.

Start on solid foundations. We advise on the right structure, handle your registrations and set up bookkeeping and tax so your new business is compliant and tax-efficient from day one.

What's included

  • Sole trader vs limited company
  • HMRC & Companies House registration
  • Bookkeeping & software setup
  • VAT & PAYE registration
  • Cash-flow & budgeting

Why choose Sterling

As chartered certified accountants (ACCA) based in Slough and working with businesses across the UK, we combine deep technical expertise with modern cloud technology to keep your business start-up advice accurate, compliant and stress-free.

You'll have a named, qualified accountant who understands your business, replies the same day and works proactively — spotting opportunities to save you tax and time before deadlines ever become a problem.

Trusted Advice. Stronger Business. Better Future.

Not sure where to start?

Book a consultation and we'll review your current setup, answer your questions and show you exactly how our business start-up advice can help — all on a transparent fixed monthly fee.

FAQs

Business Start-up Advice — your questions answered

We work on fixed monthly fees tailored to your business, so you always know exactly what you'll pay — no hourly billing and no surprise invoices. Arrange a consultation for a clear price.
We provide business start-up advice for limited companies, sole traders, contractors, landlords and SMEs across the UK, and tailor it to your situation. If you are not sure, we will happily advise.
Yes — you'll have a named, ACCA-qualified accountant who understands your business and usually replies the same day, not a call centre.
Absolutely. We handle the whole switch for you, including the professional clearance letter — you don't need to do anything awkward.
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Ready to get started with Business Start-up Advice?

Arrange a consultation to discuss how we can help — no jargon, no obligation.