Wingate Accountants is based at 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, between Old Street, Shoreditch and Moorgate. We work with tech start-ups, creatives, contractors, landlords and small businesses across EC1, EC2, Hackney and the City, preparing accounts, tax returns and VAT on fixed fees with VAT included.
Fully registered and compliant to act on your behalf.
Clients around Old Street, Shoreditch, Moorgate, Clerkenwell, Hoxton, Hackney and the City.
Company formation, accounts, R&D relief and EMI share options.
Self Assessment, expenses and MTD for designers, developers and makers.
Salary and dividends, IR35 and director tax returns.
Rental income, Section 24 and Capital Gains Tax on sales.
Clear prices agreed before we start. Pick the package that fits your income.
All prices include VAT. Need bookkeeping too? MTD Complete is £75 a month, and complex returns get a fixed quote.
Business and personal tax from our City Road office.
Call, email or WhatsApp 0161 531 4179 and tell us about your income.
We send a fixed fee, usually the same working day.
We collect your records, review expenses and set up MTD software if you need it.
You see the full tax calculation before anything goes to HMRC.
The dates London sole traders and landlords need to know.
| Date | What is due |
|---|---|
| 31 January 2027 | 2025/26 tax return and balancing payment, plus first payment on account for 2026/27 |
| 7 February 2027 | MTD third quarterly update (6 October to 5 January) |
| 6 April 2027 | MTD starts if your 2025/26 qualifying income was over £30,000 |
| 7 May 2027 | MTD fourth quarterly update (6 January to 5 April) |
| 31 July 2027 | Second payment on account for 2026/27 |
| 5 October 2027 | Register for Self Assessment if you are new for 2026/27 |
| 31 January 2028 | 2026/27 tax return, sent through MTD software if you are in MTD |
In short: our office is at 128 City Road, a few minutes from Old Street station. We look after small businesses, start-ups, freelancers and landlords across EC1, EC2 and east London on clear fixed fees.
From Shoreditch tech firms to Moorgate consultancies, we prepare accounts, CT600s and payroll, and plan salary and dividends under the 2026/27 rates. See our limited company accountants page.
Growing companies can benefit from R&D relief, EMI share options under the expanded April 2026 limits, and SEIS or EIS for investors. Read our guides to R&D tax relief, EMI and EIS and SEIS.
Self Assessment returns start at £150 including VAT. We claim every allowable expense and plan for payments on account. See our Self Assessment service.
We advise on CGT on shares, property and business sales, including BADR at 18% from April 2026. See our CGT service.

Transparent pricing, confirmed in writing before any work begins. No hourly charges and no surprises.
Work directly with a qualified accountant who knows your affairs, never a call centre.
Responsive support by phone, email and WhatsApp, with clear advice in plain English.
Experienced with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage, as well as spreadsheet records.
“As someone new to self-employment, I appreciated their patience and clear explanations when filing my tax return.”
“Wingate have processed my tax returns for some years now & I am more than happy with service provided.”
“Professional and reassuring when dealing with my CGT obligations. I’d definitely use Wingate again.”
Share a few details and a qualified accountant will reply with a fixed-fee proposal, usually within one working day. All prices include VAT.
Request your quoteWhatsApp 0161 531 4179