- 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
- enquiries@wingateaccountants.co.uk
- 01615314179
Specialist online accountants for sole traders, freelancers, contractors, drivers and creators across the UK. We manage your tax return, expenses and HMRC correspondence, so you can focus on running your business.
Whatever you do, if you work for yourself we can take care of the numbers.
Builders, electricians, plumbers and CIS subcontractors.
Uber, Bolt, taxi, Deliveroo, Just Eat and Amazon Flex drivers.
Designers, developers, writers, consultants and IT contractors.
YouTubers, influencers, Etsy, eBay and Vinted sellers.
Hairdressers, therapists, personal trainers and carers.
Employed with self-employed income over the £1,000 trading allowance.
Two fixed-fee packages and a tailored option for bigger businesses. Upgrade whenever you like.
Turnover over £50,000 (or £30,000 from April 2027)? You’ll need Making Tax Digital quarterly updates. See our MTD packages from £25 a month. All prices include VAT.
More than just a tax return: we help you keep more of what you earn and stay on the right side of HMRC.
Tell us what you do and how you keep records. We confirm your fixed fee.
Send bank statements, invoices and receipts, or give us access to your app.
We prepare your accounts and tax return and send you the figures to approve.
We file with HMRC and remind you what to pay and when.
You can claim costs used wholly and exclusively for your business. Here are the ones people most often miss.
| Expense | What you can usually claim |
|---|---|
| Vehicle & travel | Fuel, insurance, repairs and parking for business journeys, or 45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles |
| Working from home | A share of heating, electricity and broadband, or HMRC’s flat rate based on hours worked at home |
| Phone & internet | The business-use share of your mobile and broadband bills |
| Tools & equipment | Tools, laptops, phones and machinery (claimed through capital allowances) |
| Clothing | Uniforms, protective clothing and costumes, but not everyday clothes |
| Professional costs | Accountancy fees, insurance, trade memberships and subscriptions |
| Marketing | Website, advertising, business cards and online listings |
Most people start as sole traders because it’s simple and cheap to run. As profits grow, a limited company can become more tax-efficient, because profits pay Corporation Tax and you can take a mix of salary and dividends. There are extra costs and responsibilities, though. We’ll run the numbers for you and tell you honestly whether switching makes sense. If it does, we can set up your company and move you onto a limited company package.
Since 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must keep digital records and send HMRC quarterly updates. The threshold falls to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028. Qualifying income is your turnover before expenses, not your profit. We can set you up on HMRC-recognised software and submit your updates for you.
Official guidance: Working for yourself · Expenses if you’re self-employed · Trading allowance
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.
“My sole trader tax return was completed quickly and accurately. They even highlighted allowable expenses I hadn’t considered.”
“As someone new to self-employment, I appreciated their patience and clear explanations when filing my tax return.”
“As a sole trader, I found tax returns confusing, but Wingate made it simple and stress free.”
Share a few details and a qualified accountant will respond with a fixed-fee proposal, usually within one working day. All prices include VAT.
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We are Independent firm of chartered Accountants and provide Tax and compliance services to businesses and Individuals. Our purpose is to make a meaningful difference to our clients.
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