Which of your services should a brand-new UK business start with?

Most new UK businesses should begin with three foundational services: company incorporation (if not already registered with Companies House), director identity verification under ECCTA, and VAT registration assessment to determine if and when registration becomes mandatory. Once these are in place, accounting and bookkeeping should be set up from day one rather than retrofitted later, since clean records from the outset make annual filings, HMRC compliance, and any future international expansion significantly easier. We typically recommend a short discovery call before committing to a full service package so we can sequence the right services for your specific stage of growth.

Can I combine multiple services into a single engagement, such as VAT registration and payroll setup together?

Yes. Most of our clients use several services simultaneously, and we structure engagements as a single coordinated package rather than separate disconnected projects. For example, a growing business might combine VAT registration, payroll solutions, and accounting and bookkeeping under one relationship manager, ensuring your VAT-inclusive figures, payroll costs, and management accounts are always consistent with each other. Bundling services this way also tends to be more cost-effective than engaging separate specialists for each function.

Do you only work with UK-registered companies, or can overseas businesses use your services too?

We work with both. UK-registered companies use our services for ongoing domestic compliance (tax, VAT, payroll, HMRC) and for outbound expansion into Hong Kong, India, UAE, or Australia. Overseas businesses without a UK presence also engage us — most commonly to incorporate a UK subsidiary or branch, register for VAT as a non-resident trader selling into the UK market, or set up UK-based IT development teams. Our contact form captures whether you are a UK resident or a foreign national specifically so we can route your enquiry to the right onboarding checklist from the first conversation.

How does your IT solutions service relate to your tax and compliance services?

Our IT solutions service — covering website development and custom software development — operates as a genuinely separate technical practice within the same consultancy, rather than a generic add-on. In practice, this means clients often start with us for tax or incorporation needs and later commission a website or internal software tool once they understand how we work, but the two service lines are independently staffed and can be engaged separately. We do not require clients to use our compliance services in order to access IT development support, or vice versa.

Which international incorporation jurisdiction is most popular among your UK clients?

Among our four headline corridors — Hong Kong, India, UAE, and Australia — UAE and Hong Kong incorporations are currently the most frequently requested, largely due to fast incorporation timelines (5–7 working days), straightforward 100% foreign ownership rules, and strong trade connectivity to wider Asian and Middle Eastern markets. India incorporations are typically chosen by UK businesses with an existing supply chain, outsourcing relationship, or customer base already in India, given the more involved RBI/FEMA compliance requirements. Australia is most common among UK businesses targeting direct entry into the Australian consumer or B2B market rather than using it as a regional hub.

What is the typical first step if I am not sure which service I need?

Book a free consultation through our contact form and describe your situation in the message field, even if you are unsure of the exact service name. Our team reviews every enquiry individually and, where the need spans multiple areas, recommends a sequenced plan rather than selling a single service in isolation. There is no charge or obligation for this initial assessment call.

Our Complete Service Catalogue

Every Service Your Business Needs to Operate Under one UK consultancy.

From day-to-day HMRC compliance to launching your company in Hong Kong, India, the UAE, or Australia — explore the full range of services Sirius Global Solutions Limited delivers from our Stanmore head office.

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9Core Service Lines

4Incorporation Corridors

100%HMRC Compliant

4.9★Client Rating

Tax Consultancy◆ VAT Registration◆ Director Verification◆ Import Export Consultancy◆ IT & Software Solutions◆ Payroll Solutions◆ Accounting & Bookkeeping◆ HMRC Compliance◆ Company Incorporation Hong Kong◆ Company Incorporation India◆ Company Incorporation UAE◆ Company Incorporation Australia◆ Tax Consultancy◆ VAT Registration◆

In Detail

Every Service, Explained

A closer look at what's included in each of our nine core service lines.

Service 01

Tax Consultancy

We provide personal and corporate tax planning that goes beyond annual compliance — proactively structuring your affairs to be tax-efficient under current UK rules, while keeping an eye on how international activity affects your position.

Self-assessment tax returns

Corporate tax planning

Double taxation treaty advisory

Capital gains tax guidance

Built for Efficiency

Whether you're a sole trader or a multi-entity group, our tax planning is designed to reduce your liability legally and proactively.

2Tax Systems Covered

100%HMRC Compliant

Making Tax Digital Ready

Every VAT registration we process is set up correctly for Making Tax Digital from day one — no retrofitting required later.

4Quarterly Filings/Year

0Missed Deadlines

Service 02

VAT Registration

We handle your complete VAT registration once you cross the threshold — or sooner if voluntary registration suits your business — alongside ongoing Making Tax Digital compliant return filing.

VAT threshold assessment

Making Tax Digital setup

Quarterly return filing

VAT scheme selection (flat rate, cash)

Service 03

Director Verification

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, all UK directors and Persons with Significant Control must verify their identity with Companies House. We manage this process end-to-end, including for overseas shareholders.

GOV.UK One Login verification

Authorised Corporate Service Provider route

PSC register maintenance

Overseas shareholder support

ECCTA-Ready

We track the transitional deadlines so existing directors are verified in good time, and new appointments are verified before filing.

2Verification Routes

100%Companies House Aligned

Cross-Border Made Simple

EORI registration and HS code classification are the two most common bottlenecks for UK traders — we resolve both upfront.

2EORI Numbers Possible

10Digit HTS Classification

Service 04

Import Export Consultancy

For businesses moving goods across borders, we handle EORI registration, customs declarations, and tariff classification — minimising the risk of delays at UK and overseas ports.

UK & EU EORI registration

HS/HTS code classification

Customs declaration support

Trade documentation review

Service 05

IT Solutions

A genuinely separate technical practice within our consultancy — website development and custom software development for businesses that need more than a template solution.

Website design & development

Custom software development

Business process automation

Ongoing maintenance & support

Independent Practice

You don't need to be a compliance client to use our IT team — and vice versa. Each line is independently staffed.

2Specialisations

100%Custom-Built

Accurate, On Time

Payslips, RTI submissions, and pension contributions processed accurately every pay cycle, however complex your team.

100%RTI Compliant

0Late Submissions

Service 06

Payroll Solutions

From a single employee to a growing team, we manage PAYE payroll processing, Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, and pension auto-enrolment so your staff are paid correctly and on time, every time.

PAYE payroll processing

Pension auto-enrolment

RTI submissions to HMRC

Statutory pay calculations

Service 07

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Clean, accurate records from day one make every other compliance task easier. We provide monthly bookkeeping, year-end accounts preparation, and Companies House filings.

Monthly management accounts

Year-end statutory accounts

Bank reconciliation

Companies House filings

Records You Can Trust

Every figure reconciled, every filing reviewed — so your annual accounts and tax filings are never a last-minute scramble.

12Monthly Cycles/Year

100%Reconciled Records

A Calmer Relationship with HMRC

If HMRC ever opens an enquiry, you have a team that already understands your full filing history ready to represent you.

100%On-Time Filings

1Relationship Manager

Service 08

HMRC Compliance

From Corporation Tax Returns (CT600) to PAYE compliance, we manage the full HMRC relationship for your business, including representation if an enquiry is ever opened.

Corporation tax (CT600) filing

PAYE & NIC compliance

HMRC enquiry representation

Deadline & penalty avoidance

Service 09

Company Incorporation From the UK to the World

Our fourth core service line is international expansion — with deep expertise across four headline corridors and a wider network beyond them.

UK to Hong Kong

Fast-track Hong Kong company formation, company secretary appointment, and corporate bank account opening.

5–7 Day Incorporation

UK to India

Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Branch Office, or Liaison Office setup with full RBI and FEMA compliance.

100% FDI Eligible

UK to UAE

Mainland and Free Zone company formation across the Emirates, with 100% foreign ownership options.

Zero Corporate Tax Options

UK to Australia

Australian Proprietary Limited company registration, ABN and ACN setup, and ATO tax registration.

ASIC Registered

How It Works

Getting Started Is Simple

A clear, four-stage process that takes you from first enquiry to fully delivered services.

Free Discovery Call

We assess your current structure, compliance status, and goals in a free initial consultation.

Service Sequencing

We recommend which services to prioritise first based on your stage of growth and risk exposure.

Engagement & Onboarding

We formalise the engagement and assign a single relationship manager across all selected services.

Delivery & Compliance

Services are delivered against agreed timelines, with an ongoing compliance calendar where applicable.

Why Choose Us

One Consultancy, Every Requirement

We built our service catalogue so businesses never need to coordinate multiple disconnected advisors.

Core Service Lines

Tax, VAT, verification, trade, IT, payroll, books, HMRC, and global incorporation.

Incorporation Corridors

Hong Kong, India, UAE, and Australia, with wider global reach beyond.

Relationship Manager

One point of contact across every service you engage us for.

4.9★

Client Satisfaction

Consistently high ratings across our full client base.

Watch & Learn

A Walkthrough of Our Full Service Catalogue

Our overview video walks through each of our nine service lines and explains how they work together for businesses operating in or expanding from the UK.

Tax & VAT Director Verification IT Solutions Global Incorporation

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Frequently Asked

Service Questions, Answered

The most common questions clients ask before choosing which services to engage us for.

Which service should a brand-new UK business start with?

Most new businesses should begin with company incorporation (if needed), director identity verification, and a VAT threshold assessment. Bookkeeping should also start from day one rather than being retrofitted later.

Can I combine multiple services into a single engagement?

Yes — most clients use several services simultaneously under one coordinated package with a single relationship manager, which is also typically more cost-effective than engaging separate specialists.

Do you only work with UK-registered companies?

No — we also support overseas businesses incorporating a UK entity or registering for UK VAT as a non-resident trader. Our contact form asks whether you are a UK resident or foreign national to tailor onboarding accordingly.

Is your IT solutions service connected to your tax services?

They are independently staffed practices within the same consultancy. You can engage our IT team without being a compliance client, and vice versa.

Which incorporation jurisdiction is most popular among your clients?

UAE and Hong Kong are currently the most requested, due to fast incorporation timelines and 100% foreign ownership rules. India is favoured by businesses with existing Indian supply chains, and Australia by those targeting direct market entry.

What should I do if I'm not sure which service I need?

Book a free consultation and describe your situation in the message field — we review every enquiry individually and recommend a sequenced plan rather than selling a single service in isolation, with no charge for this initial assessment.

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