New Company Formation Services
Starting a new business involves more than simply registering a company. Choosing the right business structure, setting up financial systems correctly and understanding ongoing compliance responsibilities can help create a stronger foundation for long-term business growth.
At MWA Accounting, we provide new company formation services for startups, entrepreneurs and growing businesses across the UK. As ACCA registered Chartered Certified Accountants, we combine practical company formation support with commercially focused financial advice, helping businesses start with the right structure, systems and financial processes in place from the beginning.
Our company formation services are designed to simplify the setup process, reduce administrative pressure and help new businesses establish effective financial management from day one. We work with businesses across a range of sectors including ecommerce, hospitality, professional services, property and digital businesses.
All company formation work is completed in-house by our Manchester-based team and is never outsourced overseas. Clients work with a dedicated team member supported by experienced accountants and partner oversight where required, ensuring responsive support and practical guidance throughout the setup process.
We support businesses with company registration, Companies House filings, cloud accounting setup and wider financial guidance, helping business owners understand the ongoing accounting, bookkeeping and tax responsibilities involved in running a limited company.
Beyond Company Formation
Starting a business is often the first stage of a longer growth journey.
At MWA Accounting, we regularly support businesses beyond company formation by providing additional services including...
Annual Accounts
- Statutory and year-end accounts
- Companies House filing support
- In-house ACCA qualified accountants
Business Planning
- Business planning and forecasting
- Cash flow and profitability support
- Commercial advice for growing businesses
Company Secretarial
- Companies House compliance support
- Confirmation statements and filings
- Ongoing company secretarial services
Management Accounts
- Monthly management accounts
- Financial reporting and KPI insights
- Better visibility for decision-making
Bookkeeping
- Cloud bookkeeping services
- Sage, Xero & QuickBooks support
- Accurate day-to-day financial records
Payroll and Pensions
- Payroll and auto enrolment support
- RTI submissions and pension administration
- Reliable support for growing teams
Who we work with
Ecommerce
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Hospitality
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Influencers & Content Creators
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Property Investment & Development
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Case Studies
MWA assists £5m turnover business with strategic financial services
"MWA helped a £5m turnover digital download & print-on-demand e-commerce business identify their tax requirements and register for VAT in multiple regions worldwide including across Europe, USA, Australia and Canada, so ensuring global tax compliance and maintaining their ability to trade profitably worldwide. They continue to work with us for all of their accounting compliance needs and day to day bookkeeping alongside using our strategic financial services to support the growth and profitability of their e-commerce business."
MWA resolves HMRC VAT Inspection for ecommerce business
“MWA guided a high turnover e-commerce Ebay seller through a HMRC VAT inspection, which had threatened trading. We identified errors made by their previous advisors and were able to demonstrate this to HMRC who were then able to close the investigation with minimum consequences. Reducing financial penalties to the client by xxxxx%. This is a great example of how curcial it is to use a specialist e-commerce accountant for your VAT and global tax compliance.”
What’s Included in Our New Company Formation Services
Our company formation services can include:
- Limited company formation
- Companies House registration
- Business structure advice
- Cloud accounting software setup
- Sage, Xero and QuickBooks support
- VAT registration support
- PAYE and payroll registration
- Bookkeeping setup support
- Registered office support
- Ongoing accounting and compliance support
We tailor our company formation services around the needs of each business, whether that involves straightforward company registration or wider financial setup and ongoing accounting support.
Company Formation and Business Setup Support
Modern company formation is about more than registering a business name. Setting up the right accounting systems, bookkeeping processes and financial structure from the beginning can help businesses improve organisation, maintain compliance and create stronger financial visibility as they grow.
We help businesses set up cloud accounting software including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks alongside digital bookkeeping systems designed to improve efficiency and support Making Tax Digital compliance.
Our accountants regularly support startups, ecommerce businesses and growing companies with financial setup, bookkeeping processes, VAT registration and ongoing accounting support.
By establishing accurate financial systems and reporting processes early, businesses are often better positioned to improve cash flow visibility, maintain accurate records and make more informed business decisions as they grow.
FAQs
Businesses choose MWA Accounting because we combine practical company setup support with commercially focused financial advice, responsive communication and modern cloud accounting systems.
Yes. We regularly support startups and new businesses with limited company formation and Companies House registration.
Yes. We can provide guidance on business structure options and help business owners understand the accounting, tax and compliance implications of different structures.
No. All company formation work is completed in-house by our Manchester-based team and is never outsourced overseas.
Yes. Clients work with a dedicated team member who understands their business and is available whenever support or advice is needed throughout the setup process.
Yes. We regularly support businesses with cloud accounting software setup including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
Yes. We can support businesses with VAT registration and provide guidance around ongoing VAT and Making Tax Digital requirements.
Yes. We regularly work with ecommerce businesses, startups, digital businesses and online retailers using platforms including Shopify and Amazon.
Yes. We can support businesses with bookkeeping setup, payroll registration and ongoing accounting support following company formation.
Yes. We continually invest in cloud accounting software, digital systems and AI-supported processes to help improve efficiency, reporting accuracy and client support.
Yes. We work with startups, owner-managed businesses and growing SMEs across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.
We combine practical company formation support with commercially focused advice, dedicated client support, modern cloud accounting systems and experienced accountants who understand the wider financial goals of growing businesses.
"extremely friendly, approachable, and give clear advice. The team are highly efficient and go the extra mile for me and those that work with me. Whenever I have a query Richard is always on the end of the line to assist. I would highly recommend MWA to any other company looking for a reliable accountancy practice..."
Alex, Managing Director, UK Expert Medical
"...inputs and response times are fantastic ... advice has been timely, professional and commercial both in dealings with us and other professional advisers... it’s unusual to find an accountant in practice who speaks in plain English and is so commercially-minded, which is exactly what we have in MWA.”
Andy Scott, Chairman, REL Capital
"...great service from MWA Accounting every time, really pleased we switched across to them and they've really helped us out as a company over the last couple of years, always offering great advice, would certainly recommend."
Josh Ainsley, Managing Director, Ainsley Signs
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