# Braant Accountants: Specialist Tax Accountant \& Bookkeepers > Over 1,000 clients rely on Braant Accountants for VAT, annual company accounts, or a long\-term financial and tax planning strategy\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.2, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Our Fees](https://www.braant.co.uk/our-fees/) - [Testimonials](https://www.braant.co.uk/testimonials/) - [Cookies Policy](https://www.braant.co.uk/cookies-policy/) - [Legal information and disclaimer](https://www.braant.co.uk/legal-information-and-disclaimer/) - [Who We Support](https://www.braant.co.uk/who-we-support/) ## Posts - [When Is the Right Time to Hire a Part\-Time FD or CFO?](https://www.braant.co.uk/when-to-hire-part-time-fd-cfo/): Building a business is exciting, but it also brings financial challenges\. Startups and SMEs often concentrate on immediate goals such as sales, hiring, and product development, while long\-term financial planning can fall behind\. This is where strong financial leadership becomes crucial\. - [Year\-End Bookkeeping Checklist for Small Businesses](https://www.braant.co.uk/year-end-bookkeeping-checklist/): As the financial year\-end approaches, bookkeeping often shifts from a to\-do later task to a significant administrative burden\. In simple terms, year\-end bookkeeping is the process of completing, consolidating, and finalising your financial records\. This ensures your books are accurate, transparent, and ready for tax reporting\. For small business owners in the UK, this mission\-critical operation is essential for establishing financial confidence and clear reporting for the year ahead\. - [HMRC's New Points\-Based Penalty System for 2026 Tax Returns](https://www.braant.co.uk/hmrc-points-based-tax-penalties/): Starting in April 2026, HMRC is implementing a significant change to how late filings for Income Tax Self\-Assessment \(ITSA\) are managed\. The previous system of automatic fixed penalties for a single missed deadline is being replaced by a points\-based regime designed to be more proportionate and fair\. - [Do Non\-UK Businesses Need to Register for VAT in the UK?](https://www.braant.co.uk/non-uk-business-vat-registration/) - [Drawings vs Salary: What’s Best for You?](https://www.braant.co.uk/drawings-vs-salary/): One of the first questions any business owner faces is how to pay themselves\. Should you take drawings or a salary? The answer depends entirely on your business structure\. Different rules, obligations and tax consequences apply to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies\. Choosing the right approach can have a significant impact on your cash flow, tax efficiency and long\-term financial planning\. ## Services - [Accounting for Cryptocurrency](https://www.braant.co.uk/services/accounting-for-cryptocurrency/): At Braant, we have a specialist team of tax accountants solely for cryptocurrency, so we can account your Crypto gains or losses accurately\. - [Enterprise Investment Scheme](https://www.braant.co.uk/services/enterprise-investment-scheme/): We can offer advice on The Enterprise Investment Scheme, regarding investment opportunities, qualifying industries, specific risks, returns and tax reliefs\. - [Part Time FD, CFO](https://www.braant.co.uk/services/part-time-fd-cfo/): With a part\-time FD or CFO from Braant, you’ll get the benefit a highly qualified financial professional \& you only have to pay for the time they work with you\. - [Bookkeeping](https://www.braant.co.uk/services/bookkeeping-services/): At Braant, we can provide an efficient and cost effective way to keep on top of your bookkeeping and financial records – either on\-site or off\-site\. - [Annual Accounts](https://www.braant.co.uk/services/annual-accounts/): At Braant, fully qualified and experienced accountants will work with you to get your annual accounts ready in good time, keeping you compliant\. ## Sectors - [Property Accountants](https://www.braant.co.uk/who-we-support/property-accountants/) - [Wholesale and Retail](https://www.braant.co.uk/who-we-support/wholesale-and-retail/): At Braant Accountants, we provide new businesses with a comprehensive, tailored and professional accounting service to get your financial affairs in order\. - [Healthcare](https://www.braant.co.uk/who-we-support/healthcare/): At Braant Accountants, we provide new businesses with a comprehensive, tailored and professional accounting service to get your financial affairs in order\. - [Engineering \& Technical Services](https://www.braant.co.uk/who-we-support/engineering-and-technical/): At Braant Accountants, we provide new businesses with a comprehensive, tailored and professional accounting service to get your financial affairs in order\. - [Real Estate](https://www.braant.co.uk/who-we-support/real-estate/): At Braant Accountants, we provide new businesses with a comprehensive, tailored and professional accounting service to get your financial affairs in order\. ## Case Studies - [Technical Services Industry](https://www.braant.co.uk/case-studies/technical-services-industry/): Find out how our team of accountants and bookkeepers helped this technical services business to streamline their accounting and get better results\. - [Advertising \& Marketing Services Industry](https://www.braant.co.uk/case-studies/advertising-marketing-services-industry/): Find out how our team of accountants and bookkeepers helped this advertising \& marketing services business to streamline their accounting and get better results\. - [Recruitment Services Industry](https://www.braant.co.uk/case-studies/recruitment-services-industry/): Find out how our team of accountants and bookkeepers helped this recruitment services business to streamline their accounting and get better results\. - [Legal Services Industry](https://www.braant.co.uk/case-studies/legal-services-industry/): Find out how our team of accountants and bookkeepers helped this legal services business to streamline their accounting and get better results\. - [Financial Services Industry](https://www.braant.co.uk/case-studies/financial-services-industry/): Find out how our team of accountants and bookkeepers helped this financial services business to streamline their accounting and get better results\. ## Locations - [Central London](https://www.braant.co.uk/locations/central-london/) - [West London](https://www.braant.co.uk/locations/west-london/) - [North London](https://www.braant.co.uk/locations/north-london/) - [London Offices](https://www.braant.co.uk/locations/london-offices/): Our team of accountants and bookkeepers at our London offices can help you take control of your finances, so get in contact with Braant Accountants\. - [East London](https://www.braant.co.uk/locations/east-london/) ## Categories - [Uncategorised](https://www.braant.co.uk/category/uncategorised/) ## Tags - [what does a bookkeeper do](https://www.braant.co.uk/tag/what-does-a-bookkeeper-do/) - [registering for vat uk](https://www.braant.co.uk/tag/registering-for-vat-uk/) - [when to register for vat](https://www.braant.co.uk/tag/when-to-register-for-vat/) - [overseas workday relief](https://www.braant.co.uk/tag/overseas-workday-relief/) - [workday relief](https://www.braant.co.uk/tag/workday-relief/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.braant.co.uk/sitemap_index.xml)