Digital & Technology

We provide specialist accounting, tax and business advisory services to digital, creative and technology businesses across the North. This includes agencies, software companies, startups, innovators and high-growth creative studios.

We provide specialist accounting, tax and business advisory services to digital, creative and technology businesses across the North. This includes agencies, software companies, startups, innovators and high-growth creative studios.

Whether you are developing software, building digital platforms or running a creative agency, we help you manage growth, improve profitability and stay tax efficient.

 

Digital and creative businesses often operate in fast-moving, project-based environments with complex funding, staffing and tax challenges.

We help you stay in control with clear, practical advice on:

  • Cash flow and financial planning
  • Project profitability and pricing
  • Scaling teams and managing growth
  • Investment readiness and funding strategy
  • Tax efficiency and compliance
  • Business structuring and exits
  • R&D tax credit

We work as part of your team, providing the financial clarity needed to make confident business decisions.

What we can offer your digital or technology business

Our services are designed to support innovation-led businesses at every stage of growth:

 

VAT can be particularly complex for digital, creative and technology companies—especially when working across borders or delivering services online.

We provide clear, practical VAT advice to keep your business compliant and efficient.

Our VAT support includes:

  • VAT registration and scheme selection
  • VAT on digital services and online platforms
  • Cross-border and international VAT rules
  • EU and overseas client VAT compliance
  • Resolving VAT disputes and errors
  • Ongoing VAT planning and compliance support

A long-term partner for innovation-led businesses

We support digital, creative and technology businesses from startup through to exit.

Whether you are building your first product, scaling rapidly or preparing for investment or sale, we provide practical financial advice that helps you grow with confidence.

Speak to our digital, creative and technology specialists

If you are looking for experienced accountants for technology, digital or creative businesses in the UK, we are here to help.

Contact us today to find out how we can support your business with specialist tax advice, funding support and strategic financial guidance.

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Swaleview park

Swaleview Park is based in the Yorkshire Dales national park. Established in the 1940’s, we sell lodges and luxury caravans as holiday homes. We have been clients of Clive Owen LLP since 2012 – they advise on various aspects of business and finance including VAT, corporation tax, accounts, financial planning and business structure. As we grow as a company, Clive Owen are always supportive, and a company who provide a highly professional, invaluable service.

Clive Owen have been there for us – through many changing seasons. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin Shotton and the team provided excellent support and advice which helped guide us towards the new season and the positive impact on the business of staycations.

Clive Owen add value by keeping us informed of the latest tax, business, and investments news, through a team of experts who always provide a rapid, honest response. We highly recommend the friendly team at Clive Owen for providing a professional, approachable, reliable service; and for guidance which has contributed to business growth.

Swaleview Park

Clive Owen has provided excellent support across all of our tax affairs and compliance requirements. Their knowledge of the R&D tax relief rules has been invaluable in helping us understand the requirements of the scheme and ensuring our submissions are well supported. The team is approachable, responsive and always willing to provide clear, practical advice. We highly value the relationship and the support they continue to provide.

Advanced Electric Machines, Adam Peacock

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We have used Clive Owen’s audit services for seven years and would recommend them to any business requiring an audit. Our main point of contact is audit partner Chris Beaumont who heads up a knowledgeable and experienced team so that every year our audit feels like a valuable part of our financial strategy rather than simply a statutory chore. Chris has always been approachable and helpful when we’ve required support on any financial matter pertaining to our accounts and their presentation. They represent top tier knowledge without the top tier bills

Bailey & Irvine Law Firm

Carolyn Dent from Bishop Chadwick Education Trust said,
“We have used Clive Owen LLP since February 2016, when we were incorporated. They originally acted as both our external and internal auditors, and since the financial year 2020/21, they have acted solely as our external auditors.
They have also supported us with auditing services for teachers’ pensions and external grant assurance services.
Our organisation must comply with the Academy Trust Handbook, and the work we do with Clive Owen LLP enables us to achieve this requirement.
Through the audit process, our auditors help us improve performance and streamline our processes, ensuring compliance and allowing us to better support our schools. As our auditors, they highlight our strengths and provide guidance where we have areas for development.
I would recommend Clive Owen LLP. Their processes are thorough, robust, and timely. Our auditors are always helpful and supportive, and happy to answer any ad hoc queries throughout the year.

Bishop Chadwick Education Trust