frequently asked questions

It’s free and can either be face-to-face, by telephone or by Video Conference. To ensure you get the most from the meeting, we will agree an Agenda in advance, to help us both focus on the most important topics.

Typically, it is quite straight forward and we can do much of the leg work for you. We can even notify your Accountant that you wish to change Accountants. The transfer would normally take around one month.

Yes, but this will depend on your requirements and we can discuss this at the free consultation.

No, all you need to do is give a month’s notice in writing.

Yes, you can call us via telephone and we will try and give you an immediate answer to your question. Alternatively, we could discuss your requirements in greater detail with our free consultation.

We offer standard service plans, but we also offer tailored services on request.

No, it will not have any impact on our level of service. The vast majority of accounting services are now online, removing the need for us to, physically, be on your premises. We also, routinely, use Video Conferencing facilities, such as, Zoom, when face-to-face meetings are required. Our clients find this much more convenient and meetings can be easily rearranged, if required.

Basically, your plans, requirements, how we can help and support you, plus the fees. To ensure you get the most out of the meeting, we will prepare an Agenda, in advance, to give you a good idea of what we will be discussing. You will also have the opportunity to list any other subjects to discuss on the day.

It is highly recommended. 20% of new Startup businesses fail in the first year and over 50% within the first three years? An alarming number but, fortunately, something we can help you avoid. Businesses fail because;

  • There was no clear business plan and what needed to be in place as the business grew.
  • Not carrying out enough due diligence when investigating the market.
  • Running out of money, due to poor cash flow management.
  • No experience running a business and/or the ability to delegate.
  • No Marketing Plan or a badly executed one.
  • Expanding too fast or remaining too rigid in your business approach.

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Eduardo Angel Tandazo
SIMPLE THE BEST We have been with SMO and Co Chartered Certified Accountants since we founded our business 12 years. ago. SMO and Co Chartered Certified Accountants are very knowledgeable and always rise to the challenge. Their knowledge with regards to the current and upcoming changes in legislation is spot on.
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Robin Burnhams
Capital Gains on sale of property. Very well done. We were very impressed with Silver He provided a friendly and helpful service keeping us informed of progress at every step of the way in a complex Capital Gains account. His dealings with HMRC were very frustrating but he dealt with them with great patience until he succeeded in completing the account.
Private Individual
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Lynn Nobel
Managed all aspects of the taxation of the discretionary trust from the online registrations, dealing with the fund managers and filing the tax returns (SA900) with HMRC on time. Makes life easy for me!
The Wilkie Trust
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Lance Omal
Services before anything else! Provides prompt support to the business. He has impressive knowledge of overseas tax issues including Double Taxation Agreements. An experienced Chartered Tax Adviser, Silver’s tax planning skills have generated savings.
Psyko Jackson LLP
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Jackie Anena
Invaluable Accounting Expertise and Service. SMO and CO Chartered Certified Accountants and Tax Advisors have been an invaluable asset to my small business. Their support has been consistently excellent, from their timely and clear communication to their organised and efficient approach.
Three Little Birds Events Ltd
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Ray Abak
An impeccable service, second to none! SMO and Co Chartered Certified Accountants and Tax Advisors is such a professional, efficient and responsive company. They are honest, transparent and strictly adhere to the regulations when dealing with the client.
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Rachel Okello
Highly recommended and an excellent service.
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