Accountants and Business Advisors for Dorchester
Dorchester began as the Roman town of Durnovaria, and Thomas Hardy later made it famous as Casterbridge. Today Dorset’s county town combines its traditional market-town trade with the newer streets of Poundbury and the shops and restaurants of Brewery Square.
Potter & Pollard work with a network of clients throughout Dorset. For Dorchester businesses we provide the annual compliance every company needs, along with advice for the moments when a bigger decision has to be made.
Advice for the Bigger Decisions
A county town attracts established firms as well as new ones. Among them are owners thinking about buying a competitor, bringing in a new shareholder or passing the business on, and those are decisions that deserve careful thought before anything is signed.
Our team of business and tax advisors can assess the financial and strategic side of a purchase or sale and, where other specialists are needed, recommend professionals we trust. For those setting up in Poundbury or the town centre, we can help you put together a business plan that works for a lender as well as for you.
Buying or Selling a Business
Business and tax advice through a merger or acquisition, helping you minimise the risks and make the most of the opportunity.
Directors’ Responsibilities
We keep you informed about how changes in company law affect your company and your role as a director.
Business Plans
Plans tailored to your business, from market research through to financial projections.
Our Services in Dorchester
Select a service to see how we can support your Dorchester business.
- Statutory Accounts
- Company & Secretarial
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Business Plan
- Corporate Tax
- Management Accounts
See everything we offer for established businesses and start-ups, or read what our clients say about working with us.
FAQs
Accountancy FAQs for Dorchester
What do statutory accounts involve, and when are they due?
Statutory accounts are the formal year-end financial statements every limited company must prepare and file with Companies House. A private company normally has nine months from the end of its financial year to file. We compile the accounts and take care of the filing.
What are my ongoing duties as a company director?
Among other things, you must file a confirmation statement at least once a year, keep the company’s statutory registers up to date and tell Companies House about changes to directors or shareholders. Directors are now also required to verify their identity with Companies House. Our company secretarial service handles the paperwork for a fixed fee.
I’m thinking of buying another business. Can you advise?
Yes. We look at the financial and strategic aspects of the deal and the tax consequences for you and your company. These transactions usually involve several professionals, so we can also recommend others you are likely to need, such as solicitors.
Can you help me write a business plan for a new venture?
We can. We work with you on a plan that sets out your goals, strategy and financial projections. It can be used to support a funding application or simply as a guide for the first years of trading.
Do you offer a registered office address?
Yes. Our registered office address service gives your company a professional registered address and makes sure statutory post from Companies House and HMRC is received and handled promptly.
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