Service
Business Start-Up Advisory Edinburgh
Business start-up advisory for Edinburgh entrepreneurs, covering company structure, HMRC registration and the specific opportunities of Edinburgh's fintech and knowledge economy. Fixed fee agreed up front, ACCA-regulated.
Overview
Launch Your Edinburgh Business with the Right Foundation
Edinburgh offers an exceptional environment for new businesses — the fintech and financial services ecosystem around the city centre, university spin-out support through Edinburgh's four universities, Scottish Enterprise funding for high-growth ventures, and a tourist and festival economy that creates opportunities for hospitality and creative businesses. Countify provides business start-up advisory in Edinburgh that covers company structure, HMRC registration, tax-efficient setup and the specific opportunities and obligations of starting a business in Scotland.
Primary sources: Running a limited company (GOV.UK), Companies House (Companies House) and Income Tax in Scotland (HM Revenue & Customs).
What you get
Edinburgh Start-Up Advisory from Day One
Edinburgh's start-up landscape has distinct characteristics. Fintech and SaaS founders emerging from the city's financial services and university ecosystem often face an early choice between sole trader, limited liability partnership and limited company structures — and the decision affects Scottish income tax, National Insurance, VAT and investor eligibility simultaneously. Festival and tourism economy entrepreneurs benefit from understanding seasonal VAT registration timing before they open. University spin-outs from Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Napier, Queen Margaret or the University of Edinburgh may qualify for Enterprise Investment Scheme relief, Seed EIS or Scottish Enterprise SMART funding. We advise Edinburgh founders on all of this before they register — not after the first tax bill arrives.
Key benefits
Optimal business structure advice: sole trader, LLP or limited company
Companies House incorporation and HMRC registration handled for you
Scottish income tax and National Insurance planning from year one
VAT registration timing and scheme selection
SEIS and EIS investor eligibility review for Edinburgh start-ups
Why choose Countify
Business Start-Up Advisory Edinburgh, done right.
Countify combines Scottish tax expertise with practical knowledge of Edinburgh's business ecosystems — fintech, hospitality, creative industries, university spin-outs. We give Edinburgh founders a correct, tax-efficient foundation so they can focus on building rather than fixing problems later.
How we work
Predictable, fixed-fee engagements.
Business Start-Up Advisory Edinburgh starts with a free discovery call. From there, we agree the scope and fixed fee upfront, so there are no surprises on your invoice. Once instructed, we deal directly with the relevant records, authorities and software access needed for this service.
- Step 01
Free discovery call
A 20-minute chat to understand your business start-up advisory edinburgh needs, deadlines, and current records.
- Step 02
Fixed-fee proposal
We confirm the business start-up advisory edinburgh scope and price in writing through an engagement letter.
- Step 03
Onboarding & delivery
We collect the information needed for business start-up advisory edinburgh and keep each agreed deadline visible.
For business start-up advisory edinburgh, we support clients in Glasgow city centre, across Scotland, and throughout the UK via Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreeAgent and secure document sharing. Day-to-day contact is with your named accountant.
Pricing
Fixed monthly fees
- Sole trader package
- from £35/month
- Limited company package
- from £95/month
Prices vary with scope and the state of your records. Your fixed fee is agreed in writing before any work starts. Business Start-Up Advisory Edinburgh is quoted as part of that fixed fee or as an add-on.
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Should I start my Edinburgh business as a sole trader or limited company?
It depends on your income level, risk appetite and growth plans. Scottish income tax rates make the breakeven point slightly different from England. We model both structures for your specific projections before you register.
Can Countify register my Edinburgh company at Companies House?
Yes. We handle the full incorporation including Articles of Association, share structure, PSC register and first-year HMRC registrations as part of our start-up advisory service.
What HMRC registrations does a new Edinburgh business need?
Depending on your structure and activities: corporation tax UTR, PAYE employer registration, VAT registration and self-assessment registration. We handle all relevant registrations in the correct sequence.
Can my Edinburgh start-up qualify for SEIS or EIS investment?
Many Edinburgh tech and fintech start-ups can qualify for SEIS or EIS advance assurance from HMRC, making them eligible for significant tax relief for investors. We review your eligibility early and guide you through the assurance process.
Does Scottish income tax affect how I should pay myself from my Edinburgh business?
Yes. The six Scottish income tax bands create a different optimal salary and dividend mix compared with England. We calculate the most tax-efficient extraction strategy for Edinburgh directors each year.
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Free, no-obligation consultation. We agree the fee upfront — no surprises.
5.0 on Google · 8 reviews- Fixed fee agreed in writing before work starts — no surprise bills.
- Switching is handled for you, including the professional clearance letter.
- A named accountant who knows your business, not a call queue.