Set up right from day one — built for founders.
Getting the structure right at the start of a startup saves enormous pain (and tax) later. We work with pre-seed and seed-stage founders to set up the company properly, secure EIS/SEIS advance assurance for investors, claim R&D tax credits, and put investor-ready reporting in place from the first month.
What's included
- Company incorporation and share structure setup
- Founder share allocation and vesting agreements
- EIS / SEIS advance assurance applications
- R&D tax credit claims (preparation and submission)
- Cap table setup and management
- Investor-ready monthly management accounts
- Option scheme (EMI) setup
- Bank account introductions (Tide, Starling, Mettle)
Who it's for
How we help
From the moment you incorporate, we set up your company structure, founder shares and option pool with future fundraising in mind. We prepare EIS/SEIS advance assurance applications so you can offer investors tax relief. We identify and claim R&D tax credits — often worth tens of thousands in cash back. And we build the kind of monthly reporting that lead investors expect from day one.
Why clients choose this service
Investor-ready from day one
Clean cap table, board-quality reporting, EIS/SEIS sorted.
R&D cash back
Recover up to 27% of qualifying R&D spend.
Founder-friendly fees
Stage-appropriate pricing that grows with you.
Genuinely understand startups
We work with seed-stage tech and SaaS every day.
How it works
- 1
Free discovery call
A 15-minute chat to understand your business, current setup and goals.
- 2
Tailored proposal
We send a clear fixed-fee proposal with exactly what's included — no surprises.
- 3
Smooth onboarding
We handle professional clearance from your previous accountant and set up your software.
- 4
Ongoing support
Email and WhatsApp support, proactive deadline reminders, and an annual planning review.
Pricing
From £235 / month
R&D claims charged on a success-fee basis. EIS/SEIS advance assurance from £594.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between EIS and SEIS?+
SEIS is for very early-stage companies (under 3 years old, under £350k assets) and offers 50% income tax relief to investors. EIS comes after SEIS and offers 30%. Most startups use SEIS first, then EIS for subsequent rounds.
How much can I claim in R&D tax credits?+
For loss-making SMEs, R&D claims can be worth up to 27% of qualifying spend, paid in cash. For profit-making SMEs it reduces your corporation tax bill. Typical claims for our clients range from £25k-£75k per year.
Do you set up EMI option schemes?+
Yes — we handle the valuation, HMRC notification and option grant documentation. Essential for hiring early team members.
Can you introduce me to investors?+
We're not an advisory firm, but we have a strong network of seed funds, angels and venture builders and are happy to make warm introductions where there's a fit.