Built to Get Your Tech Startup Funded & Financially Sound
Raising investment is not just about finding the right investors — it is about being in the right financial shape when they look at your numbers. Consultax are specialist accountants for tech startups who build the foundations that make funding happen: investor-ready accounts, SEIS and EIS advance assurance, R&D tax credits, financial forecasts, and year-round accounting built for fast-moving tech companies.
Accountants Committed To Your Success
Reliable, proactive, and results-driven, we apply the same level of dedication to your success that you bring to your business every day.
Insightful Advice That Moves You Forward
We go beyond the numbers to offer guidance that’s tailored, and built for growth.
Personalised Service That Feels Like Partnership
Your goals matter, so we deliver attentive, custom support designed to guide you towards lasting success.
Financial Clarity You Can Fully Trust
We prioritise clear communication, accounting support you can understand and rely on.
Specialist Accounting for Tech Companies at Every Stage
Whether you are pre-revenue or scaling towards Series A, Consultax provides the financial infrastructure that tech startup accountants should deliver — not just compliance, but genuine strategic support.
As dedicated accountants for tech startup clients, we serve:
Pre-Seed & Early Stage Tech Startups
Company structure, SEIS advance assurance, and investor-ready accounts from day one — before you approach your first angel investor.
SaaS Companies
MRR, ARR, LTV, and CAC presented correctly in your management accounts. We speak the language your investors and board expect to see.
Fintech Startups
Regulatory compliance, investor due diligence preparation, and structured accounts for fintech businesses seeking seed and Series A funding.
AI & Deep Tech Companies
R&D tax credit claims, IP documentation, and the financial narrative that AI startup investors and VC firms need to see before they commit capital.
Software & App Businesses
From MVP to growth stage — clean financial records, forecast modelling, and corporation tax compliance for software companies building for scale.
Funded Startups Scaling Post-Investment
Post-investment management accounts, investor reporting, payroll, VAT, and Virtual CFO support as your team and revenues grow.
A General Accountant Will Cost You More Than Their Fees
Tech startups have specific, time-sensitive financial needs that a general accountant simply is not equipped to handle. Here is what founders discover — often too late — when they work with the wrong accountant:
- R&D tax credits left on the table — returning 20 to 27 per cent of qualifying spend as cash that most never claim correctly
- Accounts that fail investor due diligence — inconsistent records, missing management accounts, or weak forecasts kill deals
- Wrong company structure from the start — incorrect share classes, missing shareholder agreements, a disorganised cap table
- No financial forecast to back the pitch — forecasts built by founders on spreadsheets rarely survive due diligence
The Right Tech Startup Accountant Changes the Outcome
These are not abstract risks. They are the specific, recurring reasons why well-funded tech startups with strong products fail to close funding rounds — or close them on worse terms than they deserve.
Consultax exists to make sure none of these issues apply to your business. We prepare tech companies for the financial scrutiny that comes with raising capital — methodically, in advance, and with the expertise that comes from 17 years of real financial advisory experience.
Accounting & Tax Services Built for Tech Companies
Every service we provide is designed around how tech companies actually operate — not adapted from a template built for high street businesses.
SEIS & EIS Advance Assurance
Funding Readiness. We manage your SEIS and EIS advance assurance applications from start to finish — preparing your business plan, company documents, financial forecasts, and investor letters in the format HMRC requires. We handle queries, track the application, and ensure your approval is in place before your investor conversations reach commitment stage.
Best for: Pre-seed and seed stage tech startups approaching angel investors, SEIS funds, or equity crowdfunding platforms for the first time.
R&D Tax Credits for Tech Companies
Tax Relief. If your company is developing technology, software, or innovative products, you are almost certainly entitled to R&D tax relief. We prepare and submit your claim, write the technical narrative, and manage any HMRC enquiries — ensuring your claim returns the maximum cashback whilst remaining defensible under scrutiny.
Best for: All tech startups carrying out qualifying software development, AI development, engineering, or product innovation work.
Financial Forecasts & Investor Models
Investor Readiness. We prepare 12 to 24 month financial forecasts with clear, defensible assumptions — covering revenue projections, headcount plans, cost structure, and use of funds mapping. These become the financial section of your pitch, the basis for investor due diligence questions, and the benchmark for your post-investment reporting.
Best for: Founders preparing for seed rounds, Series A, or equity crowdfunding campaigns who need professionally prepared financial projections.
Bookkeeping & Management Accounts
Day-to-Day Accounting. Clean, accurate records are the foundation of investor confidence. We provide ongoing bookkeeping across Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and FreeAgent, alongside monthly or quarterly management accounts that give you — and your investors — real-time visibility over your financial position throughout the year.
Best for: Funded startups, post-investment companies, and any tech business that needs accurate financial records maintained throughout the year.
Company Formation & Structure Review
Structure & Compliance. A correctly structured company is the starting point for everything else. We review and establish your articles of association, share classes, shareholder agreements, and cap table — identifying any issues that could surface in investor due diligence before they become a problem. Start with our company formation service.
Best for: Early stage tech startups setting up correctly from the outset, and existing companies preparing for their first external funding round.
Virtual CFO for Tech Startups
Strategic Finance. As your company scales post-investment, you need financial leadership that matches your pace. Our Virtual CFO service provides board-level financial strategy, investor reporting, financial planning, and ongoing strategic advice — without the cost of a full-time finance director.
Best for: Funded startups scaling from seed to Series A, companies preparing for a second round, and tech businesses that need senior financial oversight.
Why Tech Founders Choose Consultax
PwC-Trained Chartered Accountant
Varun Gupta, our founder, brings 17 years of experience across private equity, complex financial structures, and specialist tax advisory. Senior expertise from day one — not a junior working from a template.
ICAEW Accredited
We are fully accredited Chartered Accountants regulated by the ICAEW. Every recommendation is backed by genuine professional qualification and accountability. Present our work to your investors with confidence.
Investor-Grade Output
Everything we produce — forecasts, management accounts, SEIS applications, R&D claims — is prepared to the standard that investors, HMRC, and due diligence processes expect. No rework when investors look at your numbers.
Fixed-Fee Transparent Pricing
You will always know what you are paying before we begin. No hourly rates that escalate without warning, no surprise invoices. Clear, agreed pricing from the very first conversation.
Tech-Specific Expertise
We understand how tech companies earn, how they are valued, and what investors want to see. You will not need to explain your business model to us — we already speak the language.
5-Star Client Reviews
Our clients rate us 5 stars on Feefo. We work hard to earn that record with every engagement — and we are proud of the results our clients achieve with our support.
Getting Your Tech Startup Investor-Ready
Five clear steps from first conversation to year-round support after the round.
Step 1
Free Funding Readiness Consultation
We begin with a no-obligation call to understand your business, your current financial position, your fundraising timeline, and what you need from a specialist tech startup accountant. No generic questionnaires — a real conversation with an expert.
Step 2
Financial & Structural Review
We assess your company structure, existing accounts, SEIS eligibility, R&D activity, and overall financial health. We identify every gap, risk, or missed relief before your investors do.
Step 3
We Build Your Investor-Ready Foundation
SEIS advance assurance submitted, management accounts prepared, financial forecasts built, R&D claims filed, and company structure confirmed — everything that needs to be in place before you raise.
Step 4
You Raise. We Support
When you are in investor conversations, we are available to answer due diligence questions, review your data room, strengthen your pitch deck financials, and ensure nothing slows the process down.
Step 5
Year-Round Accounting After the Round
Post-investment, we continue as your ongoing accountant or Virtual CFO — managing your books, investor reporting, payroll, VAT, corporation tax, and the financial preparation for your next round.
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Quick & affordable, avoid errors and penalties, keep your finances organised with our expert accounting services & bespoke packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are planning to raise investment, claim R&D tax credits, apply for SEIS or EIS, or simply want accounts that accurately reflect how your tech company operates, working with a specialist tech startup accountant is strongly advisable. General accountants regularly miss R&D relief, get SEIS advance assurance wrong, and produce accounts that fail investor due diligence.
At least three to four months before you plan to begin investor conversations. HMRC takes up to four months to process SEIS advance assurance applications. Starting the process late — or after you have already begun talking to investors — creates delays and can cost you deals. We recommend beginning the application as soon as your company is structured correctly and your business plan is in shape.
Almost certainly yes. If your company is developing software, building AI systems, creating new products, or solving technical problems that are not routine — you are likely eligible. R&D tax relief returns between 20 and 27 per cent of qualifying development expenditure as a cash credit or reduction in Corporation Tax. For loss-making startups, this is received as a cash payment. We prepare and submit R&D claims for tech companies across all sectors.
SEIS is for very early-stage companies raising up to £500,000 — investors receive 50 per cent income tax relief. EIS is for more developed companies raising up to £10 million per year (from April 2026, when limits doubled), with investors receiving 30 per cent income tax relief. Most UK startups use SEIS first and transition to EIS as they grow. The sequencing between the two schemes must be managed correctly — we handle this from the outset.
Investors will review your statutory accounts, management accounts, financial forecasts, cap table, shareholder agreements, SEIS or EIS documentation, R&D claims, and Companies House filings. Any inconsistencies, gaps, or poorly prepared documents slow or stop the process. We prepare all of this to the standard that investors and VC firms expect — so nothing surprises you during due diligence.
Ready to Get Your Tech Startup Investor-Ready?
Stop leaving R&D credits unclaimed, SEIS applications unfiled, and financial forecasts unfinished. Consultax are the specialist accountants for tech startups who build the financial foundation that makes funding happen — backed by ICAEW accreditation, a PwC-trained lead, and 17 years of genuine expertise.
Your goals. Our focus. Accounting with purpose.
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