Sole Traders
Helping sole traders start and grow their business
Whilst the quickest and easiest way to start your new business, operating as a sole trader may still come with some challenges. Having supported hundreds of sole traders get up and running, Gascoynes provide expertise, support and guidance from the very outset to help you through all stages of setting up your exciting business venture.
Our coverage across East Anglia is broad – five offices in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Stowmarket, Diss and Wymondham, where our teams of chartered accountants are easily available to support every step of the way.
When you work with Gascoynes you are gaining access to a wealth of experience from HMRC registration, setting up your digital accountancy software such as QuickBooks and keeping up to date with any taxation requirements or submissions.
Guidance every step of the way
On top of this we will help you understand allowable expenses, self-assessment tax returns, possible VAT registration and how you can meet these deadlines without pressure or stress – allowing you to focus on the growth and success of your business. And should the business grow to the level where you need to increase your team then we can advise on payroll and employer responsibilities too.
Our five offices across Suffolk & Norfolk means you are never far away from one of our team. You are always welcome to visit us or if that’s not possible virtual meetings or phone calls with any of our team can also be arranged.
How we can support you:
- Day-to-day business accounting
- Payroll and bookkeeping services
- Tax planning and compliance
- Financial strategy and forecasting
- Business growth support
We’re here to provide the insights and tools you need to make sound financial decisions, no matter the size or stage of your business.
A full range of accounting services for your new business
Our range of services cover everything a new start up needs from sole traders through to companies setting up at larger scale. These include business accountancy, taxation, payroll, VAT, service charges and bookkeeping. We will help you better understand tax rules, meet important financial deadlines as well making the most of available allowances helping boost your company profits. And whilst your business may start as just yourself, when the time comes to grow we can help you with payroll and employer taxation ensuring your team is paid both on time and correctly.
How we can help
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Supporting new businesses across East Anglia
Our presence across major towns and cities in Suffolk & Norfolk means you are never too far from one of our team and we welcome you to visit us and discuss your new business idea. Our clients regularly tell us they benefit from excellent advice, hands-on and accessible support plus a business that cares about its client’s success.

