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Accountant in Larne

Tax & Accounting for Larne Businesses

Larne BT40 is a County Antrim port town on the Antrim coast, a major ferry gateway to Scotland and a hub for port, logistics, freight and manufacturing activity, with a town centre and good links along the coast and into Belfast. The town has a substantial trades, self-employed, contractor and family-business community, affordable property supporting an active landlord market, and a port and logistics base.

That gives Larne a varied accounting profile. The port, ferry, logistics and freight firms need stock and fleet-aware bookkeeping with capital allowances, and cross-border and GB-NI movements raise VAT considerations under the Windsor Framework. The manufacturing firms need capital allowances. Contractors and the self-employed need the right structure. And the landlord market needs Section 24 planning. We work with Larne clients entirely 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 Larne

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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.

Client Story

How we claimed £13,000 in capital allowances for a Larne logistics firm

Client K runs a freight and logistics business operating through the Port of Larne, with a fleet of vehicles, trailers and handling equipment. The Ltd company had invested heavily in the fleet, but the previous bookkeeper had simply expensed routine costs and hadn't identified the substantial capital allowances available, nor handled the GB-NI VAT movements cleanly.

We reviewed the capital expenditure and the VAT. The commercial vehicles, trailers, handling equipment and IT qualified for capital allowances — with the Annual Investment Allowance and full expensing for companies. We claimed the allowances across the open periods, reviewed the GB-NI goods movements under the Windsor Framework for correct VAT treatment, and tightened the fleet-cost and driver-payroll management.

Total outcome: £13,000 of capital allowances claimed on the fleet and equipment, materially reducing Corporation Tax, plus corrected GB-NI VAT treatment and a tighter approach to fleet-cost and driver-payroll management.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

I run a Larne logistics or freight business. Can I claim capital allowances?

Yes. Plant and machinery — commercial vehicles, trailers, handling equipment, plant, IT — qualifies for capital allowances. The Annual Investment Allowance gives 100% relief on qualifying spend up to £1m a year, and full expensing gives 100% first-year relief for companies on qualifying new plant. We'll identify and claim everything you're entitled to.

Do I need to be local to use you as my Larne accountant?

No — we work with Larne clients entirely online, by phone, email, video call and secure document exchange. You get the same depth of understanding and personal service without needing to visit an office. Most modern accountancy is handled remotely.

I move goods GB-NI through the Port of Larne. How does VAT work?

Under the Windsor Framework, goods movements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland have particular VAT and customs arrangements that differ from purely domestic trade. It's a specialist area and getting it right matters for freight and logistics businesses. We handle the VAT treatment and returns correctly.

I'm a Larne contractor through my Ltd company. IR35 position?

Depends on the client and working practices. Medium/large clients assess your status; small clients mean you self-assess. For genuinely independent contractors with project-based work IR35 is usually outside. We review your contracts and working practices.

Should my Larne business be a Ltd company?

At profits above £40,000-£50,000 a Ltd company typically saves £2,500-£5,000+ a year through salary-plus-dividend structuring, plus limited liability. Below £30,000 the saving rarely justifies the extra admin. We'll model both with your numbers.

My Larne business employs staff. Can I claim the Employment Allowance?

Most likely yes. The Employment Allowance lets eligible employers reduce their annual employer Class 1 NIC bill by up to £5,000. It's not available to single-director companies with no other employees, but a business with staff usually qualifies. We claim it through your payroll automatically.

I'm a Larne landlord. What can I claim against rental income?

Repairs and maintenance, letting agent fees, landlord insurance, safety certification, mortgage interest (with the Section 24 restriction), and Replacement of Domestic Items relief. We capture everything and file your self-assessment.

How do I get started?

Book a free 15-minute call via Calendly, or call our office on 020 8050 4564 or mobile 07478 645331. We work with Larne clients fully online and we're experienced with port, logistics, freight and manufacturing firms, GB-NI VAT, contractors and the BT community.

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