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Accountant in Gosport for Small Businesses

HMRC-registered accountants serving Gosport PO12 and PO13 online. Marine engineering, naval supply chain businesses, town centre retailers, CIS contractors and the diverse SME community across the harbour from Portsmouth. Fixed fees, same-day filing.

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Accountant in Gosport

Tax & Accounting for Gosport Businesses

Gosport has one of the south coast's most distinctive naval-heritage business communities. PO12 and PO13 cover Gosport itself plus Lee-on-the-Solent and parts of Stubbington, anchored by the substantial Royal Navy Submarine Museum and historic submarine base heritage, the long-running marine engineering tradition that continues at the Daedalus enterprise zone and the local boatyards, the Gosport ferry connection driving cross-harbour commuter trade into Portsmouth, the substantial Lee-on-the-Solent coastline supporting marina and lifestyle businesses, and a wider PO community providing CIS subcontractors and trades businesses serving construction across the south coast.

That maritime focus creates a particular accounting profile. Marine engineering and boatyard businesses need proper handling of capital allowances on specialist equipment and the specific VAT rules around qualifying vessels. Naval supply chain contractors working through Limited Companies need IR35-aware structures. CIS subcontractors working across the south coast need clean monthly returns and same-day refund processing. Town centre retailers need solid bookkeeping. Your Tax Help Accountants, HMRC-registered, serves Gosport clients online with fixed monthly fees.

💡 As an HMRC-registered agent we deal directly with HMRC on your behalf, so you never have to spend hours on hold or navigate their website yourself.

What We Do

Full-Range Tax & Accounting for Gosport

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Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Full SA100 for self-employed, landlords and individuals. Filed direct to HMRC, same day if urgent.

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CIS Compliance

Complete CIS for contractors and subcontractors. Monthly returns, deduction statements, refund claims.

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Limited Company Accounts

Year-end statutory accounts, Corporation Tax returns, and director self-assessment. All filed on time.

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Landlord Tax Advice

Rental income reporting, capital gains planning, Making Tax Digital, and allowable expense guidance.

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VAT Returns

MTD-compliant VAT submissions and ongoing bookkeeping to keep records clean and cash flow transparent.

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Payroll Services

Monthly payroll processing, RTI submissions to HMRC, and auto-enrolment pension administration.

Why Your Tax Help Accountants

Professional. Personal. Always Available.

  • HMRC-registered agent, dealing with HMRC directly on your behalf
  • Same-day filing for urgent self-assessment and CIS returns
  • Fixed monthly fees, no surprise bills ever
  • Secure client portal for documents and receipts
  • Cloud accounting with real-time visibility of your finances
  • Based in Stanmore HA7, serving Gosport (PO12 & PO13) and all of the UK
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Client Story

How we sorted a Gosport marine engineering business

Client P runs a small marine engineering business at the Daedalus enterprise zone supplying specialist services to boatyards and yacht owners across the Solent. When he came to us his bookkeeping was on spreadsheets, his VAT was being filed by a part-time bookkeeper who didn't really understand the specific zero-rating rules for work on qualifying vessels, and around £75,000 of specialist equipment purchased over two years had not been properly claimed under the Annual Investment Allowance.

We migrated him onto Xero with proper stock and job-costing integration per vessel, took over the VAT filing directly (including the zero-rating of work on qualifying ships where the documentation supported it), worked back through two years of capital purchases to claim the full Annual Investment Allowance where still in time, and put proper management accounts in place.

Year one outcome: VAT refund of around £8,400 from the historic zero-rating position, Corporation Tax refund of around £6,000 from properly-claimed capital allowances, and a clean ongoing position.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

I run a marine engineering business in Gosport. Are there specific VAT rules?
Yes. Work on qualifying ships (commercial vessels used for international voyages, certain other commercial vessels) can be zero-rated for VAT. The rules are specific and the documentation requirements are particular, but the saving can be substantial for genuine maritime engineering businesses. We work with several Gosport and Solent maritime clients and we know the rules.
I'm a Gosport CIS subcontractor. How quickly can you get my refund?
We typically file CIS refund claims within 7-10 days of the 6 April tax year end, with HMRC usually processing payment within 2-4 weeks after that. We provide a receipt-capture app.
I contract to the Royal Navy or another major naval procurement client. How does IR35 work?
Medium and large clients make the IR35 determination through a formal Status Determination Statement. If determined inside IR35, your contract income has to be paid through PAYE with employer NI. We'll review your specific SDS.
My Gosport boatyard has bought new equipment. What capital allowances apply?
The Annual Investment Allowance gives 100 per cent relief on the first £1 million of plant and machinery per year. Full Expensing (permanent from 2024) gives 100 per cent on new plant with no AIA limit. Specialist marine lift equipment, cranes and dockside infrastructure all qualify.
Can you help me move from sole trader to Limited Company in Gosport?
Yes. For most consistent £40k-plus profit trades and contracting businesses, incorporating saves meaningful tax through the salary/dividend split. We handle company formation, asset transfers, new HMRC registrations and the first year's books.
My Gosport Ltd company employs three people. What about auto-enrolment?
Auto-enrolment applies once you have qualifying employees (age 22 to State Pension age, earning above £10,000 a year). Minimum employer contributions are 3 per cent on qualifying earnings. We handle scheme setup and ongoing contributions on a fixed monthly fee.
My PO12 retail shop has cash takings. What records do I need?
Daily Z-reads from the till, every supplier invoice digitised, separate business banking, proper monthly reconciliation. Cash-heavy businesses get more HMRC attention but rigorous record-keeping makes that uneventful.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute call via our Calendly link or ring 07478 645331. We work with Gosport clients fully online and we know PO12 and PO13 well. No obligation, no hard sell.

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No obligation. No jargon. A straightforward conversation about your Gosport business, whether you're a marine engineering firm, a boatyard operator or a CIS subcontractor.

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