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Ask HN: accountant recommendation in (north) London?
As a self-employed, I've been doing my taxes on my own for the past year; however, recently contracting seems to be booming, so it would really make a difference to make this tax-efficient. Particular painpoints are evaluating whether on the basis of getting paid via dividends from a shell corp would be most tax-efficient if routed through an LTD to me, or via self-employment; for this, I need an accountant who's 1, generalist enough to know these trade-offs; and 2, will not try to auto-upsell me through incorporation costs for better commission.
So, here I turn to the nice community of HN: how would you find an honest accountant, preferably located in North London?
Personal recommendations are also welcome.
- ColinWright 15y agoI use an accountant in Cambridge. Virtually all our work is done via email with the occasional visit in person. I have found him to be efficient, clear, competent, and understanding. Reply here if you want me to email his details to you.
- sdrinf 15y agoThanks for the offer, but I'd really prefer London for the occasional visit -opportunity cost is a PITA, as they say, and half a day downtime for an hour of consultation is not acceptable.
- ColinWright 15y agoUnderstood. I've not met many accountants who work as effectively almost entirely by email, but if you want more regular face-to-face then you need someone close by. Good Luck! Will you report your findings/decision?
- sdrinf 15y agoWill do, thanks :)