Business Services for Start‑Ups and Small Businesses
Starting and running a business can feel overwhelming. But with the right support, it becomes a lot more manageable. Whether you’re just getting set up or need help staying on top of your finances, Hanley & Co is here to support you with practical, expert advice.
Trusted Advice from Day One
Clear guidance on choosing the right structure and setting up your business the right way.
Everything Set Up and Running
We handle registrations, record keeping, and digital systems to keep you compliant and in control.
Support That Grows With You
From payroll and VAT to Making Tax Digital and tax planning, we’re with you at every stage.
Start and Manage Your Small Business
Starting and running your own business comes with a lot of decisions – and it can be lonely making all of those decisions yourself!
From choosing the right structure to managing your day to day finances and staying compliant with HMRC, there’s plenty to consider. At Hanley & Co, we’ve supported hundreds of businesses across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and beyond to launch, grow and stay in control.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to streamline how your business is run, we’re here to provide reliable, practical advice tailored to your goals. From forming your company and registering with HMRC to managing your accounts, payroll and tax obligations, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
We work with sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and directors who want trusted support from a qualified, approachable team.
We’re ‘Accountants You Can Talk To’ to make life easier and help you focus on running your business.
Start Up Support
- Company formation and structure advice
- Companies House and HMRC registration
- Registering for PAYE, VAT and CIS
- Help choosing the right accounting software
Day to Day Services
- Bookkeeping using QuickBooks, KashFlow, Xero, SAGE etc.
- VAT registration and quarterly submissions
- Payroll processing and Auto Enrolment
- Monthly or quarterly reporting to suit your needs
Ongoing Advice
- Tax planning and guidance throughout the year
- Advice on allowable expenses and tax reliefs
- Corporation Tax returns and reminders
- Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax advice
Setting Up Your Business
Choosing the right structure is one of the first key decisions for any business. We explain the pros and cons of each option and make sure everything is registered properly.
Whether you need a limited company forming, a sole trader registration or guidance on becoming a partnership, we ensure everything is set up correctly to give you peace of mind and help you avoid common pitfalls.
We also register you with HMRC for Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE and CIS depending on your needs.
Bookkeeping, VAT and Payroll
Keeping your records accurate and compliant is vital for the health of your business. We offer flexible bookkeeping services tailored to how you work, whether you want to do it yourself with cloud software or prefer us to handle everything for you.
We also support small businesses with their VAT responsibilities, help you choose the best scheme and make sure everything is submitted on time. And if you need payroll or CIS support, we can set it up and manage it each month.
Our services include:
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Real time cloud bookkeeping
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VAT registration and returns
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Payroll processing and payslips
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CIS registration and monthly returns
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Auto Enrolment setup
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Staff and director salary support
Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Making Tax Digital affects most VAT registered businesses and will soon apply to unincorporated businesses too. We make sure your systems are compliant and your submissions are accurate.
We support all major MTD ready software and can offer training or take care of submissions for you. This helps reduce errors, save time and keep your records well organised.
Tax Planning and Advice
Our tax advice doesn’t stop at year end. We help you understand your obligations, maximise reliefs and plan ahead so there are no surprises. This applies whether you’re a sole trader, limited company or landlord with multiple income streams.
We also advise on Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax, and we can work with you when selling a business or transferring ownership.
Cloud Accounting Software
We are certified partners for Quickbooks and Kashflow, and we can also support Xero and SAGE. We help you set up the right software, migrate your data and show you how to use it confidently. Or we can manage it for you entirely.
Our goal is to keep things simple, efficient and fully compliant with HMRC.
“Hanley & Co made starting my business stress free. Everything was explained clearly and sorted quickly. I’ve recommended them to several friends who’ve had the same experience.”
“They helped me move from spreadsheets to Quickbooks and now I feel totally in control of my numbers. The team is always helpful and quick to respond.”
Book Your Free Initial Meeting
If you’re starting a business or looking to improve how you manage your finances, we’re here to help. Book a free meeting to talk things through and get honest, expert advice tailored to your goals.