Start-Up Business

Launch Your Business with Confidence

Starting a new business is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming when you think about all the financial, legal, and compliance details. That’s where we come in. At Optima, we help new businesses (sole traders, partnerships, or limited companies) get set up properly from day one — with expert guidance, clear pricing, and ongoing support.

Our Start-Up Packages

We offer flexible start-up packages that let you pick the level of support you need, so you don’t pay for things you don’t want — and you get the expertise you actually do. Here are three popular options:

1. Foundation Package

  • Company formation (limited company) — registration with Companies House.
  • Registration for self-assessment (if you’re a sole trader) or income tax.
  • Confirmation Statement filing (C01) included.
  • Dedicated support during your business setup phase.
  • Price: £200 (company formation) + £30 (confirmation statement) + £100 (self-assessment registration for sole trader) as needed.

2. Growth Package

Everything in the Foundation Package, plus:

  • Bookkeeping support to help you keep clean financial records.
  • Preparation of your first set of annual accounts.
  • Corporation tax return (where applicable).
  • Price: based on your company size — for example, CT return starts from £600.

3. Complete Compliance Package

Everything in the Growth Package, plus:

  • Payroll setup (RTI) and processing
  • Auto-enrolment / pension scheme setup if required. £200 for pension setup.
  • CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance, if needed.
  • VAT registration and return support (optional add-on, priced individually).
  • Ongoing accounting and tax advice, helping you plan ahead so your finances are robust.

Why Choose Us for Your Start-Up?

  • Expert Guidance from the Start: We’ve helped many new businesses set up properly. You’ll avoid the common mistakes many founders make and save yourself time and worry.
  • Transparent Pricing: No surprise costs – you see exactly what you’re paying for. Our services are clearly priced on our website.
  • Tailored Support: As your business grows, we adapt. Whether you just need formation help, or full accounting + payroll + tax support, we’ve got you covered.
  • Compliance Experts: Making Tax Digital, confirmation statements, CT600, payroll — we handle the tricky stuff so you don’t have to.
  • Ongoing Relationship: We don’t just set you up and disappear. We want to be your long-term accounting partner — helping with growth, tax planning, and scaling.

  1. Free Consultation: Talk to us about your business idea, structure, and goals.
  2. Choose Your Package: Pick the level of support that suits where you are now.
  3. Set-Up: We’ll register your business, set up the services you need, and make sure everything is compliant.
  4. Ongoing Support: Once you’re trading, we manage your bookkeeping, payroll, tax submissions, and more — freeing you to focus on building your business.

What Clients Say

“Optima helped me form my Ltd company, register for VAT, and handle my accounts — their guidance in the first year saved me time and stress.”
— New Business Owner

Ready to Launch?

Let’s make your start-up journey as smooth as possible. Contact us today for a no-obligation chat, and we’ll help you figure out which package fits you best.

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