New To Contracting

Take the leap with confidence

Whether you’re moving into contracting from full-time employment or switching from an umbrella company, setting up your own Limited Company can feel overwhelming. But with the right support, it’s straightforward—and potentially far more rewarding.

At Martin Cook Accounting Services, we help first-time contractors get set up quickly and run their business with confidence.

Most of our clients work in:

  • IT (e.g. developers, analysts, cybersecurity)

  • Oil & Gas (e.g. engineers, geophysicists, HSE consultants)

  • Renewable Energy, Engineering, Financial Services, and more

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What we do for new contractors

Guidance on setting up a limited company

Incorporation (usually within 24 hours)

Personal advice on tax and structure

Tailored salary, dividend and pension planning

Help registering for HMRC taxes

We register you for VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE and Self Assessment

Support with financial admin

We help with bookkeeping and expenses

Unlimited access to a Chartered Accountant

A personal, responsive service, no call centres or account managers

Why contractors choose us

From your very first contract to your long-term planning, we’re with you for the whole journey. We’re here to:

  • Remove the fear of tax and admin

  • Help you keep more of what you earn

  • Give you clarity, control, and confidence

  • Provide swift replies to your queries

You didn’t become a contractor to deal with HMRC and compliance headaches. Let us take care of it.

Please note: we only work with around 100 clients at any one time, and we aim to onboard no more than two new clients a month, so you’re always properly looked after.

What you’ll get from us

We make setting up and running your limited company simple, stress-free, and tax-efficient.

Limited company set up

Unlimited access to a Chartered Accountant

Personalised tax planning and guidance

Clear, upfront advice with no jargon

What’s involved in running a limited company?

You’ll receive expert support every step of the way. Reviewing your remuneration strategy is an ongoing task.

Corporation Tax

Paid by the company on its profits.

Salary & Dividends

You’ll draw income in a way that’s tax-efficient.

VAT & PAYE

Set up and managed by us.

Ongoing Tax Planning

Reviews include at year-end, after budget announcements, and at tax year-end.

What our clients say

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With the help of Martin, I established my company in 2013. His advice and wise counsel at the outset has stood the test of time and I am very happy that he continues to address all my accounting banners, both company and personal.

Ken Mackay

Senior Railway Infrastructure Consultant

Getting started is simple

01.

Book a consultation

We’ll start with a no-obligation chat to understand your goals, business setup, and challenges, so we can see how best to support you.

02.

Get a tailored plan

We’ll create a clear, practical plan showing exactly how to structure your income, taxes, and company for maximum efficiency and peace of mind.

03.

Get results

We’ll work together to implement your plan. We work with around 100 clients and only take on two new clients a month, ensuring you’re always well looked after.