Who we work with
We specialise in working with owner managed businesses. No matter how big or small, whether you have fully prepared accounting records or a bag of receipts, we can help!
- Agricultural suppliers and manufacturers
- Architects and planners
- Builders, plumbers, electricians and carpenters
- Butchers
- Car dealerships
- Care homes
- Caravan sales
- Catering companies
- Charitable trusts and organisations
- Cleaning businesses
- Computer training and consultancy
- Consultants
- Dentists
- Development businesses
- Double glazing, windows and doors providers
- Estate agents and letting agents
- Garden and commercial machinery specialists
- Hairdressers and barbers
- Haulage companies
- Hospitality
- IFA’s
- Insolvency practitioners
- Insurance Brokers
- Interior design and supply companies
- IT companies
- Kitchen manufacturers and fitters
- Large group set ups and associated audits
- Licensed conveyancers
- Manufacturing businesses
- Modular building experts
- MOT, vehicle servicing and repairs
- Photographers
- Physiotherapists, osteopaths and doctors
- Plant hire companies
- Post offices and shops
- Property rental
- Public houses and hotels
- Recruitment agencies
- Research and development organisations
- Retail
- Security firms
- Solicitors
- Sports trainers
- Storage companies
- Suppliers of industrial machinery and maintenance
- Taxi drivers
- Telephone and communications
- Travel agents
- Vets
- Web designers and marketing
- and many more!
Latest news from [Company name]
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that gross domestic product (GDP), a measure of how the economy is doing, showed zero growth in January, following growth of 0.1% in December 2025.
An independent report, commissioned by the Welsh government, has examined potential future options for income tax devolution in Wales. It compares keeping the current partially devolved system with moving to full devolution, while factoring in the effects of the block grant adjustment (BGA).
Have you reached a point where the idea of running a business feels like more than just a pipe dream? Perhaps you have identified a gap in the market, you want greater independence or your side hustle is telling you that it has the potential to become a full-time income.
The end of the 2025/26 tax year will soon be here, which means a few additional tasks to carry out on your payroll, if you run one.
The government has announced an over 40% increase in charge point grant amounts that will mean businesses, landlords and renters could save up to £500 on installing an electric vehicle (EV) charge point. Previously, the grant provided a discount of £350.
During a week dominated by news of the Middle East conflict, on 3 March 2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Spring Forecast to Parliament. The Chancellor told MPs she had “restored economic stability” as she presented the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR’s) economic forecasts.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is transforming the way income tax is reported. From April 2026, self-employed individuals, sole traders, and landlords earning over £50,000 will be required to switch to digital tax filing. At Francis & Co, we’re here to guide you through the change. Here’s what you need to know:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has said that doing business in the UK is too uncertain and expensive, and more stability in the tax system is needed. Their comments were in response to the government’s call for evidence on how the tax system can better support entrepreneurs.
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