Technology companies and creative agencies grow fast, often work globally, and face a distinctive set of financial challenges. From claiming R&D tax relief to navigating IR35, setting up share options and handling VAT on digital services, you need an accountant who genuinely understands your world. I Sumar & Co accountants working with software companies, app developers, digital agencies and creative studios across the UK.
Common Problems We Solve
We regularly help tech and creative clients who:
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are unsure whether their development work qualifies for R&D tax relief
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want to attract and retain talent with tax-efficient share options
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need clarity on IR35 status for contractors or their own engagements
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sell digital services in the UK and abroad and are unsure on VAT
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are founders preparing for, or managing, investment
What We Do for Tech & Creative Businesses
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R&D tax relief assessment and claim preparation
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EMI and other share option scheme setup and administration
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IR35 status reviews and guidance
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VAT on digital services sold to UK and international customers
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Cloud bookkeeping and management accounts in Xero or QuickBooks
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Payroll and workplace pension management
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Corporation tax planning and forecasting
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Start-up support for founders raising investment
Tech & Creative Accounting
- Frequently Asked Questions
If you are developing new or improved software, systems or processes and resolving genuine technical uncertainty along the way, you may well qualify. The relief can be valuable. We assess eligibility carefully and prepare a robust claim, in line with the current HMRC rules and rates published at gov.uk.
IR35 is legislation aimed at "disguised employment", where someone works like an employee but is paid through their own company. Depending on your size and role in the supply chain you may need to assess the status of contractors you engage. We review working arrangements and help you manage the risk.
Yes. EMI (Enterprise Management Incentives) schemes are among the most tax-efficient ways to give equity to employees. We handle the setup, the HMRC notification and the ongoing administration.
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