Agency accountants in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the largest agency hub in Scotland, with a strong concentration of creative, digital, financial services and tech-adjacent agencies clustered around the Old Town, Leith and the Quartermile.
Why we work with Edinburgh agency founders
We work with Edinburgh-based agency founders across creative, digital, fintech-adjacent and content disciplines. Remote-first engagements with travel to Edinburgh on request. We understand the Scottish-tax-vs-UK-tax interaction where it applies.
The Edinburgh agency scene
Edinburgh's agency scene benefits from proximity to financial services (Lloyds, RBS, Standard Life), the festival economy and a strong design heritage. Leith has shifted from industrial use to creative space over the past decade. The Quartermile attracts more corporate and consultancy-style agencies. Edinburgh founders often serve London and US clients while operating from a lower-cost base.
Agency hubs in Edinburgh
Old Town · Leith · New Town · Quartermile
What we do for Edinburgh agency founders
Tax planning
Salary and dividend extraction, corporation tax, R&D credits, BADR planning.
Management accounts
Monthly P&L, cash flow forecasting, KPI dashboards built for agencies.
IR35 compliance
SDS documentation, status determinations, freelancer engagement reviews.
Incorporation & structure
Sole trader to limited, holding companies, alphabet shares.
MTD & VAT
Making Tax Digital ITSA and VAT compliance, scheme selection.
Exit planning
BADR, MBOs, earn-outs, goodwill valuation, due diligence support.
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